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Mexican nutritionists and buyers discuss crop conditions with Dave Bruntz, farmer from Friend, Nebraska A delegation of 12 nutritionists and buyers from different feed-producing companies in Mexico were in the Midwest and Nebraska last week to gain a better understanding of the U.S. ethanol sector. In conjunction with the DDGS Symposium, the delegation visited Nebraska to see [...]

In the winter of 2022, the Nebraska Corn Board (NCB) and Nebraska Corn Growers Association (NeCGA) began joint strategic planning efforts for the Nebraska corn industry to update the strategic plan that was established for 2017 - 2022. Over several months, the organizations evaluated the realities of the corn industry, anticipated significant issues and trends affecting both domestic and [...]

The Nebraska Corn Board will hold its next meeting on Friday, August 18, 2023, at Cardinal Inn Hotel (2588 State HWY 14) in Albion, Nebraska. The Board will conduct regular board business. The meeting is open to the public and will provide an opportunity for public discussion. A copy of the agenda is available by writing to the Nebraska [...]

Today, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Katherine Tai announced the United States has requested dispute settlement consultations with Mexico under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). These consultations highlight certain Mexican measures concerning products of agricultural biotechnology, including the importation of genetically modified (GM) corn for human consumption. “The Nebraska Corn Growers Association is pleased with the decision from the USTR to [...]

A diverse delegation from at least nine different countries recently had the opportunity to interact with Nebraska agriculture firsthand as part of the Water for Food Global Conference. The Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute at the University of Nebraska hosted the conference May 8 - 11 in Lincoln, Neb. and brought together those from academia and research, the [...]

The Nebraska Corn Board will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at Kappa Ethanol (15 S. Central Ave.) in Kearney, 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 year 2023-2024. A copy of the [...]

Six college students will begin internships supported by the Nebraska Corn Board (NCB) and the Nebraska Corn Growers Association (NeCGA). These internships are designed to provide students with an overview of Nebraska’s corn industry through real-world professional experiences. These interns will work in various locations across the U.S. with key cooperators of NCB. These cooperators include the National Corn Growers [...]

Nebraska Celebrates Renewable Fuels Month This May LINCOLN, Neb, - Renewable Fuels Month highlights the importance of renewable biofuels, such as ethanol and biodiesel, especially for Nebraskans. The month of May usually marks the beginning of the summer driving season, making it an ideal time to fuel up on clean and cost-saving biofuels. Both biodiesel and ethanol help to [...]

Nebraska farmers continue to produce more bushels of crop per acre with less resources. The result of this increased efficiency is more on-farm grain storage. In turn, this leaves a bigger risk of fatal accidents associated with grain handling and bin storage. Nebraska Corn encourages farmers to focus on hazards found in grain handling and storage environments during “Stand [...]

Without the work of the farmers in Nebraska and across the country, we wouldn’t have the food, fuel and fiber relied on every day. That’s why the Nebraska Corn Board is proud to recognize the hard work and resilience of those who work in agriculture this National Ag Day. Agriculture plays a vital role in our state. We’re proud [...]