Michael Dibbern
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.
Nebraska Corn Is Proud of Wesely for Serving on National Corn Board
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 [...]
How Custom Farming Works for Corn Growers and Landowners
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 Disease Treatment: Ensuring Healthy Crops
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 [...]
Nebraska Corn: Safety First, Avoid the Worst
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. [...]
Join the Nebraska Corn Board and Nebraska Corn Growers Association at Husker Harvest Days 2025
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 [...]
Nebraska Corn Board Now Accepting 2026 Internship Applications
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 Appointment and Leadership Elected for the Nebraska Corn Board
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 [...]
Corn Board to Meet in August 2025
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 [...]
How Precision Agriculture Takes Corn Farming into the Future
Precision agriculture is revolutionizing the way Nebraska corn farmers grow their crops. By using advanced technology and data analytics, growers are able to maximize yields while minimizing waste. This new approach is helping Nebraska [...]
The Nebraska Corn Board Is Seeking Applications for Blender Pump Grant Program 2025
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 [...]
Nebraska Corn Congratulates tenBensel on His Election to the NCGA Corn Board
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 [...]
