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As harvest season approaches, the Nebraska Corn Board (NCB) and Nebraska Corn Growers Association (NeCGA) are reminding farmers, rural communities and motorists to prioritize safety during National Farm Safety and Health Week, September 21-27. This year’s theme, “Safety First, Avoid the Worst,” highlights the importance of taking proactive steps to prevent accidents during one of the busiest and most [...]

The Nebraska Corn Board (NCB) and the Nebraska Corn Growers Association (NeCGA) are set to welcome visitors to Grand Island, Nebraska for Husker Harvest Days, the world's largest totally irrigated working farm show, September 9-11. Building partnerships and adding value to products remains crucial in all segments of agriculture. Nebraska's corn, grain sorghum, soybean and wheat producers are partnering [...]

The Nebraska Corn Board (NCB) has now opened the internship application period for seven internship experiences beginning in May 2026. The internships vary in location, focus and scope but are designed to provide students with an overview of Nebraska’s corn industry through real-world professional experiences. Five of the seven internships are summer-long experiences, with four based outside the state [...]

New leadership was recently elected to the Nebraska Corn Board at the August meeting. (L-R), Jay Reiners, past chairman; Brandon Hunnicutt, chairman; Andy Groskopf, vice chairman; and Ted Schrock, secretary/treasurer. They assume the roles immediately. Gov. Jim Pillen recently appointed Lisa Lunz to serve as the District 4 director of the Nebraska Corn Board (NCB), which represents [...]

The Nebraska Corn Board will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at the Bayer Water Utilization Center (76268 Hwy 47) in Gothenburg, Neb. The meeting is open to the public, providing the opportunity for public comment. The board will conduct regular board business. A copy of the agenda is available by writing to the Nebraska Corn [...]

The Nebraska Corn Board (NCB) is now accepting applications for the Blender Pump Grant Program. This initiative is designed to increase the availability of higher ethanol blends, including E15, E30 and E85 at fuel retail locations statewide. Retailers are invited to submit applications which could award up to $50,000 per retail location for the installation of equipment supporting mid- [...]

Jan tenBensel, a farmer from Cambridge, Nebraska, was recently elected to the 15-person National Corn Board during Corn Congress in Washington, D.C. Last week, farmers from across the country attended the National Corn Growers Association’s (NCGA) Corn Congress held in Washington, D.C. During this event, Nebraska corn farmer Jan tenBensel, was elected to NCGA’s Corn Board. “I’m [...]

The Nebraska Corn Board (NCB) began the new fiscal year on July 1 which brings new programs funded by the checkoff for the 2025-2026 year. Guided by the strategic plan, initiatives are organized around four key pillars: promotion, education, market development and research. The strategic plan ensures that checkoff investments align with core objectives, ultimately benefiting Nebraska corn farmers [...]

The Nebraska Corn Board will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at the Broken Bow Golf Club (2280 Memorial Dr.) in Broken Bow, Neb. The meeting is open to the public, providing the opportunity for public comment. The board will conduct regular board business. A copy of the agenda is available by writing to the Nebraska [...]

As the school year comes to a close, seven talented undergraduate students are gearing up for immersive internship experiences sponsored by the Nebraska Corn Board (NCB). These internships, designed to provide hands-on professional experience, will take the students to various locations across the U.S., working with key cooperators in the corn industry. Now in its 35th year, the internship [...]