News Releases
Corn Board to Meet
Lincoln, Nebraska - The Nebraska Corn Board will hold its next meeting on Friday, August 25, 2017 at Embassy Suites located at 1040 P Street in Lincoln, Nebraska. The meeting is open to the public, providing the opportunity for public comment. The Board will conduct regular board business and hold election of officers. The meeting is open to the public. [...]
Trade Matters – Spring 2017
[wonderplugin_slider id=8] Trade Matters because 95% of the world's population lives outside of the United States. This edition of CornsTalk focuses on the importance of ag trade to Nebraska's economy. To download the full publication, click here.
Nebraska Corn Board Statement on NAFTA Modernization Process
On Thursday, the Trump Administration confirmed its intent to proceed with a modernization of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Robert Lighthizer, U.S. Trade Representative, notified Congress of the Administration’s plans. David Merrell, chairman of the Nebraska Corn Board, urged the Administration to be mindful of NAFTA’s proven success with American agriculture. “NAFTA is easily the most important [...]
Seven UNL students to represent Nebraska Corn through annual internship programs
2017-2018 Nebraska Corn Interns: David Schuler, Brooke Tempel, Michaela Clowser, Ranae Sieck, Catherine Jones, Jacy Spencer and Stephen Enke LINCOLN, Neb. – In early-May, seven students studying at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln began summer internship experiences offered by the Nebraska Corn Board and Nebraska Corn Growers Association. These internships vary in scope and location, but are designed [...]
Nebraska corn farmers to invest more than $2.5 billion to plant 9.6 million acres
LINCOLN, Neb. – Nebraska corn farmers will plant 9.6 million acres of corn in 2017 according to the latest Prospective Plantings report released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). This is down 3 percent from last year’s total planted corn acres. If these planting estimates hold up, Nebraska corn farmers will invest nearly $2.5 billion dollars into the [...]
2017 Ag Champions Winners Announced
Kurtis Harms, director of communications with the Nebraska Corn Board, presents Heidi Borg, Miranda Hornung, Aubyrne McClintock, Isabelle Stewart and Rebekah Vote with Ag Champions honors. Not pictured: Amanda Most LINCOLN, Neb. – The Nebraska Corn Board, in partnership with Nebraska FFA, recently recognized six high school FFA students as Ag Champions at the 2017 State FFA [...]
Soil: Where the food chain begins – Winter 2017
The food chain begins with soil. In this issue of CornsTalk, you'll discover how Nebraska corn farmers are continually improving their management of this precious resource. To download the full publication, click here.
Nebraska Corn Board recognized ag achievement at 2017 awards dinner
2017 Nebraska Corn Board Ag Achievement Awards - March 16, 2017 LINCOLN, Neb. – One agribusiness and four individuals were recently recognized at the Nebraska Corn Board’s annual awards dinner held March 16 in Lincoln. The annual awards highlight outstanding contributions in the livestock, ethanol and agribusiness sectors, as well as an exceptional ag media source. The [...]
Nebraska Corn Board Vacancies
LINCOLN, NEB - Notice is hereby given that the terms for three members of the Nebraska Corn Development, Utilization and Marketing Board will expire June 30, 2017. The members represent Districts 2, 3, and At-Large. District #2 Includes the counties of Adams, Clay, Fillmore, Franklin, Webster, Nuckolls, and Thayer. (Note: John Greer, the current District 2 director, has indicated that [...]
Harms joins the Nebraska Corn Board
LINCOLN, Neb. - The Nebraska Corn Board is pleased to announce the hiring of Kurtis Harms. Harms joined the Corn Board staff on February 6, 2017 and serves as the Director of Communications for the organization. In his role, Harms will develop and implement a clear communications strategy to publicize the Nebraska Corn Board’s research, educational, market development and [...]
