Michigan Corn

Name

Michigan Corn

Legal name

Michigan Corn Growers Association (MCGA)

Website

https://micorn.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Trade Association

NAICS

Corn Farming (111150), Corn Farming (11115)

SIC

Agricultural Production-Crops (100)

akta.pro primary industry

Corn (Maize) Farming (AFAGAAAB)

Keywords

• Agricultural trade association
• Corn check-off program
• Grower advocacy
• Agricultural policy
• Market development

Headquarters

HQ city

Lansing

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Check-off Program (CMPM): The Corn Marketing Program of Michigan (CMPM) is a check-off program established by P.A. 232, 1965 as amended. This allows for the establishment of check-off programs for commodities grown in Michigan and sold, where a portion of sales is contributed to fund research, marketing, and advocacy efforts.
2. Membership Dues (MCGA): The Michigan Corn Growers Association operates as a membership organization with over 1,400 members paying dues to support the association's advocacy, policy work, and member benefits.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Michigan Corn is a non-profit agricultural trade association that represents Michigan's corn growers through two coordinated entities: the Michigan Corn Growers Association (MCGA), a grassroots membership organization with over 1,400 members and six county chapters, and the Corn Marketing Program of Michigan (CMPM), a state-established check-off program under P.A. 232 of 1965. Its offerings center on policy advocacy, research funding, market development for ethanol and corn uses, leadership development, scholarships, and a political action committee, delivered to Michigan corn farmers rather than sold as commercial products.

Product overview

Michigan Corn is an agricultural trade association representing Michigan's corn farmers through two distinct organizations: the Michigan Corn Growers Association (MCGA), a grassroots membership organization with over 1,400 members and six county chapters founded in 1972, and the Corn Marketing Program of Michigan (CMPM), a check-off program established by P.A. 232 of 1965. The organization does not offer commercial products or services; instead, it provides member services including policy advocacy, research funding, scholarships, a political action committee (MI Corn PAC), leadership development through the MICENT program, carbon market advisory resources, and community events such as golf outings. Michigan Corn operates as a membership-based trade organization focused on enhancing the economic position of corn growers through legislative advocacy, market development, and educational programs.

Differentiator

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Michigan Corn Growers Association (MCGA) Membership Grassroots membership program for Michigan corn growers, providing over 1,400 members with policy advocacy, scholarships, member benefits, and representation through six county chapters. Dues-paying members gain access to MI Corn PAC endorsements, leadership development, and member-only events.
• Corn Marketing Program of Michigan (CMPM) Check-off Program State-authorized check-off program that funds corn-related research, market development, and promotional activities, financed by a portion of Michigan corn sales under P.A. 232. Operates as the regulatory and financial foundation for CMPM's research and promotion work.
• MICENT Leadership Development Program Leadership development program managed by Michigan Corn to cultivate the next generation of grower leaders in the corn industry, directed by the Senior Director of Policy. Intended for Michigan corn growers seeking to take on industry and association leadership roles.
• MI Corn PAC (Political Action Committee) Political action committee operated by MCGA to endorse and support pro-agriculture candidates at state and federal levels, providing members with a collective mechanism for political engagement on corn industry policy issues.
• MCGA Scholarship Program Scholarship program offered by MCGA to its members and their families to support post-secondary education and develop the future of the corn industry.

Quantifiable outcome

• E15 legislation passed House in May 2026 (H.R. 1346) enabling year-round sales of 15% ethanol blend
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Corn Growers Association (NCGA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMCGA works closely with NCGA on national advocacy issues including E15 legislation, Farm Bill, pesticide regulations, and sustainable aviation fuel tax credits. MCGA's leadership participates in NCGA committees, and MCGA follows NCGA's policy positions on major national issues.
• US Grains CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMichigan Corn participates in the US Grains Council network which works to develop export markets for US corn and grain products internationally.
• US Meat Export FederationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMCGA collaborates with US Meat Export Federation on issues related to livestock feed demand and meat export market development.
• Michigan Agriculture CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMCGA is affiliated with the Michigan Agriculture Council for broader Michigan agricultural industry representation and promotion.
• Michigan Agri-Business Association (MABA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMCGA and MABA collaborated on CFTC Agricultural Advisory Committee appointments, with Chris Betz (Michigan Agricultural Commodities) representing Michigan's grain industry.
• Common GroundminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMCGA participates in Common Ground, a coalition focused on connecting farmers with consumers and promoting agricultural awareness.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Illinois Corn Growers Association: State corn grower membership organization and check-off program serving Illinois corn farmers. Operates with the same dual structure (ICGA + Illinois Corn Marketing Board) and engages in closely parallel advocacy, ethanol, and trade issues.
• Nebraska Corn Board: State corn check-off board in Nebraska with comparable research, market development, and education funding model, providing a useful peer for CMPM-style check-off program structure and outcomes.
• National Corn Growers Association: National federation of state corn grower associations, including MCGA. MCGA leadership participates in NCGA committees and follows NCGA's federal policy positions, making it the most direct peer in advocacy and market-development activity.
• Indiana Corn Marketing Council / Indiana Corn Growers Association: Combined state corn check-off council and grower membership association for Indiana corn farmers, structured nearly identically to CMPM/MCGA and active in ethanol, livestock, and Farm Bill advocacy.
• Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association: Ohio's combined corn and wheat grower association operating both a check-off and membership program. Comparable in scale, Midwest geography, and policy focus on ethanol blends and Farm Bill programs.
• Iowa Corn Growers Association: State-level corn grower association and check-off program with the same dual-entity structure (ICGA + Iowa Corn Promotion Board) representing Iowa corn farmers. Closest functional analog given comparable governance and policy focus.
• Wisconsin Corn Growers Association: State corn grower membership organization for Wisconsin farmers with a comparable advocacy and market-development mandate, providing a useful Midwest regional benchmark for membership-driven policy work.
• Minnesota Corn Growers Association: Minnesota state corn check-off (MN Corn Research & Promotion Council) and membership (MCGA) organization. Comparable dual structure, ethanol focus, and member-driven advocacy model.

Broad incumbents

• Michigan Farm Bureau: Larger, general-purpose Michigan agricultural advocacy organization that historically employs key Michigan Corn staff (e.g., Matt Smego). Overlaps on state-level policy advocacy and Farm Bill issues but represents all commodities rather than corn specifically.
• American Farm Bureau Federation: National umbrella agricultural advocacy organization with state affiliates. Overlaps with Michigan Corn on broad Farm Bill, trade, and regulatory advocacy but covers all commodities and livestock, not specifically corn.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MI_Corn
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/MichiganCorn
• Facebookfacebook.com/michigancorn
• Instagraminstagram.com/mi_corn/?hl=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/michigan-corn

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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