News Releases
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 [...]
Nebraska Corn reminds ag workers, rural residents and visitors to be safe this harvest season
LINCOLN, Neb. – 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 harvest season. To help promote farm safety, "National Farm Safety and Health Week" kicked off September 16 and will run [...]
Nebraska Corn offers flex fuel infrastructure grants, urges EPA to maintain RFS commitment
LINCOLN, Neb. – The Nebraska Corn Board is committed to expanding corn markets for farmers and offering motorists a greater selection of clean-burning, home-grown fuel options. The Board recently allocated funds in its 2018-2019 fiscal year budget to help further develop the renewable fuel infrastructure in the state. Through this grant program, fuel retailers have access to funds up [...]
Corn Board to Meet
Lincoln, Nebraska - The Nebraska Corn Board will hold its next meeting Wednesday, August 15 and Thursday, August 16, 2018 at Bayside located at 865 Lakeview West Rd, Brule, Nebraska. The Board will conduct regular board business and hold election of officers during the morning of August 15th. The remainder of the 15th and the morning of the 16th, the [...]
Young leaders learn about U.S. agriculture and corn policy during annual D.C. leadership mission
LINCOLN, Neb. – Nine young leaders visited Washington, D.C. July 15-19, 2018 to learn about corn policy development, explore American agriculture outside of the Midwest, and visit with congressional leaders and agribusinesses. The trip was sponsored by the Nebraska Corn Board and is designed to encourage young leaders to take an active role in the agricultural industry. “Through the [...]
Nebraska corn farmers shape ag policy during Corn Congress in Washington, D.C.
WASHINGTON – Corn leaders from across the country met in Washington, D.C. this week for the biannual Corn Congress hosted by the National Corn Growers Association. During Corn Congress, more than 100 farmer-delegates gathered in the nation’s capital to discuss policy for U.S. corn production. Due to the downturn in the ag economy, much of the discussions focused on [...]
Nebraska Corn congratulates Deb Gangwish on her election to the NCGA corn board
WASHINGTON – At the National Corn Growers Association’s biannual Corn Congress event, Deb Gangwish was elected to serve on NCGA’s corn board. Deb is a farmer from Shelton, Nebraska, and is a director for the Nebraska Corn Growers Association. “I am humbled and honored to have been selected to serve in this role,” said Gangwish. “I’m excited to hit [...]
Water – Spring 2018
In this issue of CornsTalk, you’ll discover how Nebraska corn farmers are continually improving their use of Nebraska’s most precious resource—water—and how their corn checkoff investments are funding innovative programs designed to ensure an abundant supply of water for all of us. To download the full publication, click here.
Nebraska Corn disappointed by Chinese tariffs
LINCOLN, Neb. – This morning, President Trump announced his plans to move forward with Section 301 tariffs on $50 billion in Chinese imports. The first round, $34 billion in tariffs, would go into effect July 6, 2018. The remaining tariffs are expected to be implemented at a later date by the U.S. Trade Representative. Following the announcement, China’s Ministry [...]
