All in the Family: Nebraska’s Rich Farming Heritage
Whenever you dip a crispy tortilla chip into guacamole or dig into a pile of buttered sweet corn, it’s a moment of deliciousness made possible by corn farmers. Chances are the corn in those [...]
How Corn-Based Deicer Keeps Roadways Clear During Winter
In much of the country, a blanket of snow is a welcome, picturesque site. Snow-covered hills and ice glistening on tree branches does make for a lovely photo op, but it also can make [...]
Why Snow Is So Important for Farmers During Drought
For yet another year, much of the country faced hot and dry conditions during the summer. While these extended dry conditions were a hindrance or inconvenience to some, they are extremely challenging and potentially [...]
Nebraska Corn Board to Meet in January
The Nebraska Corn Board will hold its next meeting January 31 – February 1, 2023, at Nebraska Innovation Campus, 2021 Transformation Dr, Lincoln, Nebraska. The Nebraska Corn Board will undertake strategic planning with the [...]
History of Corn: From Ancient Grain to Modern Maize
Corn is part of the everyday lives of people around the world. It’s in the food we eat, is often found in the fuel of the cars we drive and is a component in [...]
4 Surprising Ways Technology Has Transformed Farming
Many years ago, farming was a laborious and tedious process that involved walking behind a harnessed horse or mule as it pulled a single-blade plow, furrowing one row at a time. While the agricultural [...]
Granular vs. Liquid Fertilizer: What’s Best for Corn Farmers
Corn is a versatile plant that feeds the world, supplying the food that consumers across the globe know and need. However, people aren’t the only ones who need nourishment to be healthy. Corn needs [...]
4 Ways Drones Are Used in Agriculture
As the agricultural landscape continues to evolve, producers are looking for new and exciting ways to increase their yields while also conserving resources and limiting their impact on the environment. One of the ways they [...]
Internship Extension Announcement December 2022
Nebraska Corn has extended the deadline for the Market Development and Innovation & Stewardship Internship hosted at the Nebraska Corn office in Lincoln. Nebraska Corn is seeking applicants to fill the role by Friday, January [...]
David Bruntz Honored as Nebraska Corn Board Member
David Bruntz, a farmer from Friend, Nebraska recently termed off the Nebraska Corn Board after serving from 2013 – 2022 and chose not to seek reappointment. He was appointed by Gov. Pete Ricketts to [...]
Mexico GM Corn Ban Has Detrimental Effects – The Association Calls for Initiation of USMCA Enforcement Case
The Nebraska Corn Board (NCB) and the Nebraska Corn Growers Association (NeCGA) are urging Mexico and the Biden Administration to reach an agreement by following the science of genetically modified (GM) corn. Mexican President Andrés [...]
Nebraska Corn Board Seeks Candidates for Vacancies
Notice is hereby given that the terms for three members of the Nebraska Corn Development, Utilization and Marketing Board (Nebraska Corn Board) will expire June 30, 2023, and Nebraska’s corn checkoff program is seeking candidates [...]
