Although she grew up in Omaha, Morgan Wrich discovered her love for farming on her grandparents’ farm. Today, she raises corn and soybeans near Nelson, with her husband and two daughters, showing them the value of hard work, community and leaving a legacy for future generations.
Chris Grams runs into fires as a volunteer firefighter in Upland, living by his motto, “everybody comes home.” Farming is his first passion, and he balances the land and community with dedication, selflessness and a hope to pass on the love of farming to his son.
A fourth-generation farmer from Superior, Matt Sullivan returned to his family’s roots, bringing a wealth of experience. Now, alongside his son, he cultivates corn and soybeans, using irrigation and careful planning to conserve water and protect the land.
John Krohn, a fifth-generation farmer from Albion, grows corn and soybeans on the land his family has farmed for over a century. He works to get every drop of rain into the ground, embraces learning without fear of failure and carries a deep dedication to the land, his family’s legacy and the future of Nebraska farming.
Michael Dibbern is a fourth-generation farmer from Wood River, raising corn and cattle on his family’s land. For him, farming isn’t just a job; it’s a legacy, a way of life and a commitment to the next generation.
Dan Wesely Nebraska Corn is proud and appreciative of Dan Wesely, who recently completed his service on the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) Board at the end of September. Wesely served on [...]
Each spring, many corn fields across Nebraska are planted not by the landowners, but by other farmers hired to complete these key tasks. This practice, known as custom farming or custom hire farming, allows [...]
Corn plant diseases pose a serious threat on Nebraska farms each growing season. These pathogens can spread quickly under the right conditions. Left untreated, they can compromise a corn plant's ability to grow and [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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