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The Nebraska Corn Board (NCB) elected four farmers to serve in leadership roles at the recent board meeting on August 20. The leadership roles are effective immediately and are yearlong in duration, with the possibility of being reelected. New leadership was recently elected to the Nebraska Corn Board at the August 20 meeting. (L-R), Jay Reiners, past chairman; [...]

This week, farmers and agribusiness leaders from across the country attended the U.S. Grains Council (USGC) Board of Delegates Meeting held in Salt Lake City, Utah. During this event, Nebraska corn farmer Jay Reiners, from Juniata, was elected as secretary/treasurer board of directors for USGC. “After being involved with the U.S. Grains Council for many years and understanding the [...]

The Nebraska Corn Board is now accepting applications for the Blender Pump Grant Program, which launched this week. This initiative aims to enhance ethanol infrastructure in Nebraska by supporting the expansion of higher ethanol blends, including E15, E30 and E85. Retailers are invited to submit applications in accordance with the provided guidelines and may be eligible for up to [...]

The Nebraska Corn Board will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at Wayne State College (1111 Main St.) in Wayne, Neb. The meeting is open to the public, providing the opportunity for public comment. The board will conduct regular board business. A copy of the agenda is available by writing to the Nebraska Corn Board, 245 [...]

Last week, farmers from across the country attended the National Corn Growers Association’s (NCGA) Corn Congress held in Washington, D.C. During this event, Nebraska corn farmers Jason Lewis and Dan Nerud were elected to NCGA’s Corn Board. Lewis is from Henderson and Nerud is from Dorchester. “This is an honor and responsibility I don’t take lightly,” said Lewis. “NCGA [...]

The Nebraska Corn Board (NCB) began the new fiscal year on July 1 which brings new programs funded by the checkoff for the 2024-2025 year. With a strategic plan in place through 2027, the goals of the checkoff rely on the main objectives of the plan aligning with the four main pillars of NCB including promotion, education, market development [...]

The Nebraska Corn Board will hold its next meeting on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at Lindsay Corporation (18135 Burke St., Suite 100,) in Omaha, Neb. The meeting is open to the public, providing the opportunity for public comment. The board will conduct regular board business. A copy of the agenda is available by writing to the Nebraska Corn Board, 245 [...]

As the weather warms up and the school year winds down, five undergraduate college students will begin internship programs supported by the Nebraska Corn Board (NCB) and the Nebraska Corn Growers Association (NeCGA). Each internship is unique in its offerings, designed to immerse students in real-world professional experiences that may provide a future career after graduation. These interns will [...]

Renewable Fuels Month highlights the importance of renewable biofuels, such as ethanol and biodiesel, especially for Nebraskans. The month of May marks the beginning of the summer driving season, making it an ideal time to fuel up on clean and cost-saving biofuels. Ethanol, renewable diesel and biodiesel help to decrease America’s dependence on foreign oil, boost our nation’s economy, [...]

Nebraska corn farmers will plant 9.85 million acres of corn in 2024 according to the March Prospective Plantings report released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). If these planting estimates hold up, Nebraska corn farmers will invest nearly 3.1 billion dollars into the state’s economy over a two-month period as calculated by the University of Nebraska - Lincoln’s [...]