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The trade delegation in Nebraska this week represented different facets of the Mexican ethanol industry. Published: October 18, 2019 A delegation of 19 industry leaders from Mexico were in Nebraska this week to gain a better understanding of the U.S. ethanol sector. From Oct. 16-18, the delegation toured all facets of Nebraska’s ethanol industry, from cornfield to [...]

Published: October 15, 2019 The Nebraska Corn Board and the Nebraska Corn Growers Association issued statements today following the release of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) supplemental plans to the 2020 Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO) rule-making. The proposed rule comes less than two weeks after President Trump directed the EPA to adhere to the law and keep the Renewable [...]

According to the CDC, the agricultural sector is one of the most dangerous industries in America. Published: October 7, 2019 As combines pop up in fields across the Midwest, the Nebraska Corn Board and Nebraska Corn Growers Association encourage farmers, as well as local residents and visitors, to take a second for safety in rural areas this [...]

Published: October 4, 2019 This morning, the White House released its intention to uphold the integrity of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) by reallocating waived gallons of ethanol. The Nebraska Corn Board and the Nebraska Corn Growers Association thank President Trump and his administration for following through in their commitment to our nation’s corn farmers and our ethanol industry. [...]

Lynn Chrisp, NCGA president, addresses corn farmers from across the U.S. at a recent Corn Congress. The biannual event serves as an important time to discuss agricultural policy and the most pressing issues impacting corn farmers. Published: September 27, 2019 The Nebraska Corn Board and the Nebraska Corn Growers Association extend their appreciation to Lynn Chrisp for [...]

Published: September 25, 2019 The Nebraska Corn Board and the Nebraska Corn Growers Association welcomed today’s news regarding an agreement reached between the United States and Japan. This agreement was signed by President Trump this morning and will ensure fair trade with a longstanding trade partner. In the agreement, Japan will be lowering tariffs on U.S. agricultural products, including [...]

Published: September 13, 2019 The U.S. Grains Council (USGC) in conjunction with the Nebraska Corn Board and the Iowa Corn Promotion Board will soon bring a Japanese trade team of feed milling professionals to the United States. While here, the team will visit Nebraska, Iowa and Washington to better understand the U.S. corn marketing system and pave the way [...]

A blender pump at a Pump and Pantry in Bellevue. Fuel retailers have until Oct. 11 to submit applications for the Nebraska Corn Board Blender Pump Grant Program. Published: August 30, 2019 The Nebraska Corn Board (NCB) is now accepting applications to participate in its Blender Pump Grant Program. Through this program, fuel retailers have an opportunity [...]

Published: August 28, 2019 As harvest approaches after an extremely difficult year for agriculture, many Nebraska corn farmers are outraged by the Trump administration’s lack of support for the American farmer. The Nebraska Corn Board and the Nebraska Corn Growers Association call upon the administration to fulfill its promises and to abide by the law and uphold the integrity [...]

Adam Grabenstein is the new District 5 director serving the Nebraska Corn Board. Grabenstein farms in Frontier and Dawson counties. Published: August 16, 2019 New leadership also elected during August board meeting Gov. Pete Ricketts recently appointed Adam Grabenstein, from Farnam, to the District 5 region of the Nebraska Corn Board, which consists of Buffalo, Dawson, Hall, [...]