News Releases
Nebraska Corn thanks Hastings farmer Lynn Chrisp for his national service to the 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 [...]
Nebraska Corn welcomes U.S.-Japan trade agreement
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 [...]
Japanese feed corn millers learn about U.S. value chain in mission to Nebraska, Iowa and Washington
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 [...]
Nebraska Corn Board provides incentive program to fuel retailers to increase ethanol offerings
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 [...]
Nebraska corn farmers outraged by Trump’s broken promises
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 [...]
Gov. Ricketts appoints Adam Grabenstein to the Nebraska Corn Board
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, [...]
Nebraska Corn Board to meet
The Nebraska Corn Board will hold its next meeting Tuesday, Aug. 13 through Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019 at Younes Conference Center located at 416 W Talmadge Road, Kearney, Nebraska. The Board will conduct regular board business and hold election of officers during the afternoon of Aug. 13. During the mornings of Aug. 14 and Aug. 15, the board will [...]
Nebraska Corn’s statement on MFP announcement
Published: July 25, 2019 The Nebraska Corn Board and the Nebraska Corn Growers Association issued statements today following the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) release of county payment rates for the Market Facilitation Program (MFP). Dan Nerud, President of the Nebraska Corn Growers Association “With wet spring planting and growing conditions, ongoing trade [...]
Nine young leaders learn about U.S. agriculture and corn policy during annual D.C. leadership mission
While in D.C., the group visited with USDA Undersecretary Greg Ibach. Pictured from left to right: Michael Dibbern, Heather Ramsey, Alex Voichoskie, Brent Lemmer, Wesley Wach, Undersecretary Ibach, Morgan Leefers, Catherine Jones, Nate Lundeen and Liz Ruskamp. Published: July 24, 2019 Nine young leaders visited Washington, D.C. July 14-18, 2019, to learn about corn policy development, explore [...]
Food Innovation – Summer 2019
Farmers are dedicated to producing safe and healthy food for consumers. This issue of CornsTalk dives into food innovations that are helping to produce quality food while improving sustainability. To download the full publication, click here.