News Releases
Nebraska Corn praises year-round E15 as a win for farmers and consumers
E15 sales will soon be available year-round under new EPA rule. The Nebraska Corn Board and the Nebraska Corn Growers Association applauded the Trump Administration for completing necessary actions that allow for year-round sales of E15, a 15% ethanol blend. Prior to today’s ruling by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), sales of E15 were limited during summer [...]
Nebraska Corn Board extends District 5 application deadline
The Nebraska Corn Board's District 5 includes Buffalo, Dawson, Hall, Howard and Sherman counties. The Nebraska Corn Board is seeking applicants for its District 5 region, which includes Buffalo, Dawson, Hall, Howard and Sherman counties. The position was reopened in an effort to seek candidates from the District. Current director, Tim Scheer, farmer from St. Paul, will [...]
Seven college students begin summer internships sponsored by Nebraska Corn
Seven college students will be participating in Nebraska Corn’s internship program. From left to right: Cheyenne Gerlach (from DeWitt), Morgan Leefers (from Otoe), Amanda Kowalewski (from Gothenburg), Alyssa Jones (from Elkhorn), Emily Keiser (from Gothenburg), Isabelle Stewart (from Columbus) and Sierra Richey (from Juniata). Seven students from various colleges and universities are beginning summer internship programs supported [...]
Nebraska Corn responds to President Trump’s proposed aid package with call to action request from farmers
Read more about why trade matters to Nebraska's corn farmers by clicking here. Trade disruptions add uncertainty to the U.S. agricultural economy. President Trump’s recent announcement to increase the tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods continues to chip away at an already fragile sector. On top of trade disputes and tariffs, the EPA has been [...]
Corn Board to Meet
LINCOLN, NEB. - The Nebraska Corn Board will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at Embassy Suites Omaha – Downtown/Old Market, 555 S 10th Street in Omaha, Nebraska. The meeting is open to the public, providing the opportunity for public comment. The Board will conduct regular board business, consider funding requests and set the budget for fiscal [...]
Support farmers and ranchers impacted by recent storms and flooding through local disaster relief funds
An aerial shot of flood waters in North Bend, Nebraska, on March 15, 2019. Photo credit: Justin Mensik of North Bend. LINCOLN, Neb. – With recent storms and significant flooding impacting much of the state, Nebraska Corn is thankful for the outpouring of support at the local and national levels and said there are still opportunities for [...]
Nebraska Corn Board Seeks Candidates for Vacancies
Corn checkoff funds are administered and invested by the Nebraska Corn Board, which is made up of nine farmer directors who serve three-year terms. Eight members represent specific Nebraska districts and are appointed by the Governor of Nebraska. The board elects the ninth at large member. LINCOLN, Neb. - Notice is hereby given that the terms for [...]
Nebraska Corn Board recognized five ag leaders at annual awards dinner
2019 Nebraska Corn Board recipients from left to right: Alan Tiemann (Ag Achievement Award), Daryl Hunnicutt and Norm Krug (Agribusiness Appreciation Award), Steve Martin (Livestock Industry Appreciation Award) and Lisa Jasa (Ag Media Appreciation Award). Not pictured: Siouxland Ethanol (Ethanol Industry Appreciation Award) LINCOLN, Neb. – Five recognition awards were presented to individual, educational and industry leaders [...]
Corn Board to Meet
Lincoln, Nebraska - The Nebraska Corn Board will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, January 9, 2019, at The Bosselman Conference Center, located at 700 East Stolley Park Road Grand Island, Nebraska. The Board will address regular board business. These meetings are open to the public, providing the opportunity for public comment. A copy of the agenda will be available [...]
Sustaining the Family Farm – Fall 2018
Many people are surprised to learn that 99% of farms in America are family-owned. That statistic flies in the face of those who believe that we’ve “lost” the traditional family farm to large “corporate farming.” Clearly, that is not the case. In this issue of CornsTalk, learn how Nebraska’s farmers are positioning their operations for the next generation. To download [...]
