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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 [...]
Recent trade missions to the U.S. connect foreign buyers to American farmers and help foster positive relationships
LINCOLN, Neb. – During the month of October, the Nebraska Corn Board hosted two trade missions which consisted of major U.S. corn buyers from Mexico and Saudi Arabia. The trade teams met with Nebraska farmers, suppliers and exporters of corn and corn co-products to better understand U.S. corn production, marketing and exporting logistics. The visits were coordinated in collaboration [...]
Corn Board to Meet
Lincoln, Nebraska - The Nebraska Corn Board will hold its next meeting Monday, November 19, 2018 and Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at The Cornhusker Marriott, 333 South 13th Street in Lincoln, Nebraska. The Board will hold a joint Nebraska Corn Growers Association and Nebraska Corn Board meeting the afternoon of November 19, 2018. The following day, November 20th, the Nebraska [...]
Mexican Buying Team Visits Local White Corn Operations To Learn How To Buy
Washington, D.C. – White corn grain buyers from Mexico are in the United States to see U.S. grain production and the U.S. export system for themselves – from harvest to shipping – in Illinois, Nebraska, Missouri, Kentucky and Minnesota. The team came stateside to tour farms, elevators and other pieces of export infrastructure in both Nebraska and Kentucky and [...]
Nebraska Corn Welcomes Year-Round E15
LINCOLN, Neb. – Earlier this afternoon, President Trump announced his administration’s decision to move forward with year-round sales of ethanol blends up to 15 percent (E15). Nebraska Corn is thankful for the president’s support in correcting outdated regulations, and allowing for cleaner-burning, locally produced options for consumers. “As a corn farmer and dedicated ethanol customer, I applaud the president’s [...]
Nebraska Corn is seeking seven college students for annual internship program
LINCOLN, Neb. – It’s only October, but it’s not too early for college students to begin thinking about summer internship experiences. The Nebraska Corn Board (NCB) and the Nebraska Corn Growers Association (NeCGA) are seeking applicants to take part in seven internship experiences beginning in May 2019. The seven internships vary in location and scope, but are designed to provide [...]
Nebraska Corn’s statement on a trilateral trade agreement with Canada and Mexico
LINCOLN, Neb. – The Nebraska Corn Board applauds the work of President Trump’s administration in reaching a deal that will enhance the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Mexico and Canada have been major customers of U.S. agricultural products in the past, and maintaining this market access was crucial for Nebraska Corn during NAFTA renegotiations. The agreement, which is [...]
Gov. Ricketts appoints Andrew Groskopf and Ted Schrock to the Nebraska Corn Board
Gov. Ricketts appoints Andrew Groskopf and Ted Schrock to the Nebraska Corn Board New leadership also elected during August board meeting LINCOLN, Neb. – Gov. Pete Ricketts recently appointed two corn farmers to the Nebraska Corn Board. Ted Schrock, from Elm Creek, assumed the director position from the District 6 region and Andy Groskopf, from Scottsbluff, was named District [...]
