http://www.ncga.com Regular reports on issues important to corn growers and the consuming public. http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en-us National Corn Growers Association hausman@ncga.com (Jennifer Hausman) hausman@ncga.com (Jennifer Hausman) Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:30:00 CST Tue, 02 Mar 2010 10:55:00 CST http://corncommentary.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/ncga-logo.gif http://www.ncga.com 144 144 Jennifer Crichton News and information from the National Corn Growers Associaton Interesting interviews with industry leaders on issues important to corn growers and the American consumer. NCGA,National,Corn,Growers,Association,corn,ethanol,fuel,energy,food,nutrition,agriculture,farm,farming no no National Corn Growers AssociationNCGA,National,Corn,Growers,Association,corn,ethanol,fuel,energy,food,nutrition,agriculture,farm,farmingNews & PoliticsScience & Medicine/Natural Sciencescrichton@ncga.comJennifer Crichton Tue, 21 May 2013 15:31:00 CDT http://www.ncga.com/upload/files/audio/2013_off_the_cob_field_notes/FN%20Jay%205-21-13.mp3 Beth Musgrove Field Notes Catches Up with Texas Farmer Jay Beckhusen Field Notes caught up with Jay Beckhusen, a Texas farmer, to discuss how the corn crop appears to be progressing 90 miles north of Austin. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Fri, 17 May 2013 14:30:00 CDT http://www.ncga.com/upload/files/audio/2013_off_the_cob_field_notes/Rob%20Korff%20FN%205-17-13.mp3 Beth Musgrove Field Notes Catches Up with Missouri Farmer Rob Korff Field Notes catches up with Rob Korff, a Missouri farmer, who turned off his tractor to talk about planting progress in mid-Missouri. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Fri, 10 May 2013 09:40:00 CDT http://www.ncga.com/upload/files/audio/2013_off_the_cob_field_notes/FN%20Andy%205-10-13.mp3 Beth Musgrove Field Notes Talks Snow Storms and Planting Progress with Andy Jobman Field Notes catches up with Andy Jobman, a Nebraska farmer and crop consultant. Jobman noted that the late snow storm that hit Nebraska only a week before many would have begun planting was actually a blessing in disguise. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Tue, 7 May 2013 16:20:00 CDT http://www.ncga.com/upload/files/audio/2013_off_the_cob_field_notes/FN%20Scott%205-6-13.mp3 Beth Musgrove Field Notes Catches Up with Indiana Farmer Brian Scott Field Notes catches up with Brian Scott, an Indiana farmer and blogger who began sharing his story with NCGA in 2012. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:55:00 CDT http://www.ncga.com/upload/files/audio/2013_off_the_cob_field_notes/Jay%20FN%204-26-13.mp3 Beth Musgrove Field Notes Talks Cool Weather with Jay Beckhusen Field Notes talked to Jay Beckhusen, a farmer in Texas about frost concerns in his area this planting season. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:55:00 CDT http://www.ncga.com/upload/files/audio/2013_off_the_cob_field_notes/FN%20Jennie%204-26-13.mp3 Beth Musgrove Field Notes Talks Cool Weather with Jennie Schmidt Field Notes talked to Jennie Schmidt, a farmer in Maryland about the impact of cooler temperatures this planting season. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:37:00 CDT http://www.ncga.com/upload/files/audio/2013_off_the_cob_field_notes/FN%20Andy%20Jobman%202013%20Intro.mp3 Beth Musgrove Field Notes Meets Nebraska Farmer Andy Jobman Field Notes meets Andy Jobman, who farms with his family in central Nebraska. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Tue, 16 Apr 2013 09:08:00 CDT http://www.ncga.com/upload/files/audio/2013_off_the_cob_field_notes/Zimmerman%20IRM%20App%204-15-13%20no%20jingle.mp3 Beth Musgrove IRM Calculator App Takes Valuable Tool into the Fields Off the Cob spoke with NCGA Trade Policy and Biotechnology Action Team Chair Jim Zimmerman about the IRM Calculator and how the smartphone app helps on his farm. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Tue, 9 Apr 2013 15:45:00 CDT http://www.ncga.com/upload/files/audio/2013_off_the_cob_field_notes/Section%20735%20Jim%20Zimmerman%204-8-13.mp3 Beth Musgrove Farmer Assurance Provision Does Protect America's Family Farmers Off the Cob spoke with NCGA Trade Policy and Biotechnology Action Team Chair Jim Zimmerman to find out what this provision accomplishes, why it is important and how it will protect America’s corn farmers. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Mon, 8 Apr 2013 09:51:00 CDT http://www.ncga.com/upload/files/audio/FN%202013%20Rob%20Korff%201%204-8-13.mp3 Beth Musgrove Field Notes Launches 2013 Season, Meets Missouri Farmer Rob Korff Field Notes meets Rob Korff, who farms in central Missouri. An active participant in state and national corn organizations, Korff serves his fellow farmers as an advocate for agriculture. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Fri, 5 Apr 2013 09:51:00 CDT http://www.ncga.com/upload/files/audio/2013_off_the_cob_field_notes/FN%202013%201%20Jennie%20S.mp3 Beth Musgrove Field Notes Launches 2013 Season, Meets Maryland Farmer Jennie Schmidt Field Notes meets Jennie Schmidt, who farms a diversified operation with her husband on the eastern coast of Maryland. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Wed, 13 Mar 2013 14:23:00 CST http://www.ncga.com/upload/files/audio/2013_off_the_cob_field_notes/Maize%20GDB%203-13-13.mp3 Beth Musgrove Maize Genetics and Genomics Database Reports Progress, Explains Science Off the Cob caught up with MaizeGDB Curator Dr. Jack Gardiner for an update on the progress made over the last quarter. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Thu, 28 Feb 2013 10:15:00 CST http://www.ncga.com/upload/files/audio/2013_off_the_cob_field_notes/Pam%20Classic%202-25-13.mp3 Beth Musgrove Commodity Classic Showcases Innovation, Encourages Action at 2013 Trade Show NCGA President Pam Johnson took time to speak with Off the Cob and urge farmers and their allies to take advantage of the online legislative action center. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Wed, 27 Feb 2013 10:15:00 CST http://www.ncga.com/upload/files/audio/2013_off_the_cob_field_notes/Schwiebert%20Classic%202-22-13.mp3 Beth Musgrove Commodity Classic 2013 Heats Up in Kissimmee Commodity Classic Joint Venture Committee Co-Chair Mark Schwiebert took a moment to speak with Off the Cob about the learning opportunities, exciting entertainment and NCGA-specific events. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Wed, 30 Jan 2013 10:15:00 CST http://www.ncga.com/upload/files/audio/2013_off_the_cob_field_notes/Lamie%20for%20RBDAT%201-30-13.mp3 Beth Musgrove Team Helps Turn Science into Success for U.S. Corn Growers As growers prepare for the National Corn Growers Association’s action team and committee meetings, Off the Cob speaks with representatives from the teams about their group’s activities. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Tue, 8 Jan 2013 15:13:00 CST http://www.ncga.com/upload/files/audio/2013_off_the_cob_field_notes/Zimmerman%20AT%201-8-13.mp3 Beth Musgrove Growers Build on Trade Successes, Promote Proper Biotech Stewardship in the New Year Off the Cob features an interview with Trade Policy and Biotechnology Action Team Chair Jim Zimmerman, a farmer from Rosendale, Wisc. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Mon, 7 Jan 2013 15:13:00 CST http://www.ncga.com/upload/files/audio/Pam%20Johnson%20New%20Years%202013.mp3 Beth Musgrove NCGA President Calls on Farmers to Make 2013 a Year of Action Off the Cob spoke with National Corn Growers Association President Pam Johnson on her outlook for corn growers in the new year. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Thu, 3 Jan 2013 10:10:00 CST hhttp://www.ncga.com/upload/files/audio/Taylor%20AT%20Meetings%20Dec%202012.mp3 Beth Musgrove Production and Stewardship Action Team Shines Spotlight on Sustainability, Water Issues Off the Cob caught up with PSAT Chair Dean Taylor, a grower from Prairie City, Iowa, to see what his team discussed and what NCGA members can expect to see in 2013. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Thu, 3 Jan 2013 09:10:00 CST http://www.ncga.com/upload/files/audio/Scott%20FN%20Jan%202013.mp3 Beth Musgrove Field Notes Reflects on 2012 with Brian Scott Field Notes caught up with Brian Scott, an Indiana farmer also blogs about agriculture and tweets as @thefarmerslife. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Wed, 26 Dec 2012 09:10:00 CST http://www.ncga.com/upload/files/audio/Thiel%20Final%20FN%202012.mp3 Beth Musgrove Field Notes Reflects on 2012 with Billy Thiel Field Notes caught up with Billy Thiel, a Missouri farmer who has served his fellow growers through leadership at both the state and national levels. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Wed, 19 Dec 2012 09:10:00 CST http://www.ncga.com/upload/files/audio/GSAT%20AT%20Dec%202012.mp3 Beth Musgrove Action Team about More than "Grower Services" Off the Cob caught up with GSAT Chair Brandon Hunnicutt, a grower from Nebraska, to see what his team discussed and what NCGA members can expect to see in 2013. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Thu, 13 Dec 2012 09:10:00 CST http://www.ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/fn_wrap_donna_2012.mp3 Beth Musgrove Field Notes Wraps Up 2012 with Donna Jeschke Field Notes caught up with Donna Jeschke, an Illinois farmer who lives and works an hour south of Chicago. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Tue, 11 Dec 2012 14:31:00 CDT http://www.ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/field_notes_wrap_2012_rutledge.mp3 Beth Musgrove Field Notes Wraps Up 2012 with Don Rutledge Field Notes caught up with Don Rutledge, a Colorado farmer who also raises cattle and hogs. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Wed, 14 Nov 2012 09:00:00 CDT http://www.ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/jack_mgdb_nov_2012.mp3 Beth Musgrove Database Helps Researchers Visualize Maize Genome Off the Cob caught up with Maize Genetics and Genomics Database Curator Jack Gardiner. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Fri, 26 Oct 2012 13:00:00 CDT http://www.ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/fn_hancock_10-26-12.mp3 Beth Musgrove Field Notes Finds Out What Farmers Do After Harvest - Part 3 - Sam Hancock Field Notes visits with Sam Hancock, who farms in Kentucky. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Fri, 26 Oct 2012 13:00:00 CDT http://www.ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/fn_jeschke_10-26-12.mp3 Beth Musgrove Field Notes Finds Out What Farmers Do After Harvest - Part 2 - Donna Jeschke Field Notes spoke to Donna Jeschke, who farms just south of Chicago, Illinois. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Fri, 26 Oct 2012 13:00:00 CDT http://www.ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/fn_scott_10-26-12.mp3 Beth Musgrove Field Notes Finds Out What Farmers Do After Harvest - Part 1 - Brian Scott Field Notes caught up with Brian Scott, an Indiana farmer who recently completed his corn harvest. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Thu, 18 Oct 2012 13:00:00 CDT http://www.ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/skunes_fy_2013_10-18-12.mp3 Beth Musgrove Off the Cob Looks at Issues in 2013 with New Corn Board Member Kevin Skunes With the new fiscal year underway, Off the Cob had a chance to sit down with new FY 2013 National Corn Growers Association Corn Board Member Kevin Skunes. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Fri, 12 Oct 2012 14:08:00 CDT http://www.ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/fn_scott_10-12-12.mp3 Beth Musgrove Field Notes Catches Up with Indiana Farmer in the Combin Field Notes caught up with Brian Scott, an Indiana farmer who was combining corn at the time. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Tue, 9 Oct 2012 13:47:00 CDT http://www.ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/billy_thiel_fn_10-5-12.mp3 Beth Musgrove Field Notes Talks Technology, Sustainability with Missouri Farmer Field Notes caught up with Billy Thiel, a Missouri farmer currently completing his soybean harvest. With his corn crop already harvested, Thiel has begun working the soil to prepare for next year. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Thu, 4 Oct 2012 14:36:00 CDT http://www.ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/don_rutledge_fn_10-4-12.mp3 Beth Musgrove Field Notes Catches Up with Farmers in the Heartland - Part 2 Don Rutledge Field Notes also spoke with Don Rutledge, who farms and ranches near Yuma, Colo. in part 2. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Thu, 4 Oct 2012 14:36:00 CDT http://www.ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/brian_scott_fn_10-4-12.mp3 Beth Musgrove Field Notes Catches Up with Farmers in the Heartland - Part 1 Brian Scott Field Notes Catches up with Brian Scott an Indiana farmer who advocates for agriculture through social media in part 1. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Tue, 2 Oct 2012 13:30:00 CDT http://www.ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/bart_schott_10-2-12.mp3 Beth Musgrove Saying Good-Bye, Schott Retires from Corn Board Following Years of Distinguished Service Bart Schott with Off the Cob to discuss the Corn Board’s accomplishments, to reflect on what he learned through his experiences and to ask his advice for farmers considering leadership roles. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Mon, 1 Oct 2012 15:12:00 CDT http://www.ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/pam_fy_2013_new_years.mp3 Beth Musgrove Johnson Enters 2013 Facing Challenges with Determination, Purpose Off the Cob spoke with Pam Johnson, NCGA president to explore her views on what lies ahead for corn farmers in 2013. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Fri, 28 Sep 2012 09:16:00 CDT http://www.ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/niemeyer_sept_28_2012.mp3 Beth Musgrove As Fiscal Year Closes, Niemeyer Offers Insight into Leadership, Future for Farmers On Off the Cob: Reflecting upon his time as president of the Corn Board, Niemeyer explained that 2012 was a challenging year. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Thu, 27 Sep 2012 14:38:00 CDT http://www.ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/barbre_cb_2013_9-27-12.mp3 Beth Musgrove While 2013 Holds Challenges, Barbre Feels Board Is Prepared, Excited to Serve On Off the Cob: Elected by the Corn Board to serve as First Vice President in 2013, Martin Barbre, a farmer from Carmi, Ill., has been extensively involved in NCGA leadership for years now. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Wed, 26 Sep 2012 08:02:00 CDT http://www.ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/alverson_cb_2013.mp3 Beth Musgrove When You Look Around the Room for a Leader, Look in the Mirror Instead Keith Alverson, a farmer from Chester, S.D., reelected to the board, discusses the multiple challenges facing American agriculture - listen now to Off the Cob NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Tue, 25 Sep 2012 15:49:00 CDT http://www.ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/geske_cb_2013_.mp3 Beth Musgrove In 2013, Expect the Unexpected Mike Geske, a farmer from Matthews, Mo., reelected to the board, the breadth and depth of the issues NCGA addresses play a role in the organization’s importance while simultaneously presenting challenges - listen now to Off the Cob NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Fri, 21 Sep 2012 15:42:00 CDT http://www.ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/final_fn_rutledge_9-21-12.mp3 Beth Musgrove Field Notes Gets Perspective on Corn, Cattle in Colorado Field Notes caught up with Don Rutledge, a farmer and rancher who grows corn and raises cattle... NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Mon, 17 Sep 2012 13:36:00 CDT http://www.ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/clark_final_podcast.mp3 Beth Musgrove Gerstacker Reflects on Service, Sees Room for Continued Growth Off the Cob takes a moment to visit with Corn Board member Clark Gerstacker, who will retire from Corn Board service this October, NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Fri, 14 Sep 2012 14:36:00 CDT http://www.ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/fn_donna_jeschke_9-14.mp3 Beth Musgrove Field Notes Catches Up in with Farmers in the Heartland Part 3-Donna Jeschke Field Notes spoke with Donna Jeschke, who farms an hour south of Chicago. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Fri, 14 Sep 2012 14:34:00 CDT http://www.ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/fn_billy_thiel_9-14-12.mp3 Beth Musgrove Field Notes Catches Up in with Farmers in the Heartland Part 2-Billy Thiel Field Notes caught up with Billy Thiel, a Missouri farmer expecting to complete his corn harvest today. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Fri, 14 Sep 2012 14:32:00 CDT http://www.ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/fn_brian_scott_9-14.mp3 Beth Musgrove Field Notes Catches Up in with Farmers in the Heartland Part 1-Brian Scott Field Notes caught up with Brian Scott, an Indiana farmer and agvocate blogger. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Fri, 31 Aug 2012 13:21:00 CDT http://www.ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/fn_sam_hancock_aug_31.mp3 Beth Musgrove Field Notes Catches Up in Indiana, Kentucky, August 31-Part 2 Sam Hancock Field Notes also caught up with Sam Hancock, a Kentucky farmer also featured in the first season. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Fri, 31 Aug 2012 13:21:00 CDT http://www.ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/fn_brian_scott_aug_31.mp3 Beth Musgrove Field Notes Catches Up in Indiana, Kentucky, August 31-Part 1 Brian Scott Field Notes caught up with Brian Scott, an Indiana farmer and agvocate blogger. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Fri, 24 Aug 2012 09:51:00 CDT http://www.ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/billy_thiel_fn_aug_24_2012.mp3 Beth Musgrove Field Notes Catches Up with Thiel, Finds Improved Outlook in Missouri Field Notes caught up with Billy Thiel who farms in Marshall, Mo. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Mon, 20 Aug 2012 14:08:00 CDT http://www.ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/donna_jeshcke_fn_aug_20_2012.mp3 Beth Musgrove Field Notes Catches Up with Jeschke, Talks Corn in Illinois Field Notes caught up with Donna Jeschke, who farms a short drive from Chicago. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Fri, 17 Aug 2012 15:28:00 CDT http://www.ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/brain_scott_fn_aug_17_2012.mp3 Beth Musgrove Field Notes Catches Up in Indiana, Kentucky-Part 2 Sam Hancock Part 2 Field Notes caught up with Sam Hancock, a Kentucky farmer also featured in the first season. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Fri, 17 Aug 2012 15:28:00 CDT http://www.ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/brain_scott_fn_aug_17_2012.mp3 Beth Musgrove Field Notes Catches Up in Indiana, Kentucky-Part 1 Brian Scott Part 1 Field Notes caught up with Brian Scott, an Indiana farmer and agvocate blogger. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Tue, 7 Aug 2012 11:11:00 CDT http://www.ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/lavell_winsor_08-03-12_wrap.mp3 Beth Musgrove CommonGround Connects Farm Moms with Moms Interested in Their Food CommonGround, LaVell Winsor spoke with the National Association of Farm Broadcasters about the program, saying consumers domestically and internationally have many questions about how farm families like hers grow food. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Wed, 1 Aug 2012 10:50:00 CDT http://www.ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/mgd_with_jg_july_2012.mp3 Beth Musgrove New Tools Make Complex Data Visible to the Naked Eye Off the Cob caught up with Maize Genomics Database Curator Jack Gardiner to find out how the MGD project has progressed over the past three months. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Fri, 27 Jul 2012 11:11:00 CDT http://www.ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/media/fn_don_rutledge_7-26-12.mp3 Beth Musgrove Field Notes Catches Up with Colorado Farmer on Crop Condition, Irrigation Field Notes caught up with Don Rutledge, who farms in Colorado. Facing dry, hot conditions, Don talks about how irrigation is saving his corn crop. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Tue, 10 Jul 2012 15:18:00 CDT http://www.ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/mb_vp_2012.mp3 Beth Musgrove As Corn Congress Approaches, First Vice President Elect Barbre Examines the Future of Farming Off the Cob spoke with NCGA First Vice President-Elect Martin Barbre about his recent election to the post, the vice presidential ratification vote that will occur during Corn Congress, and his views on where NCGA must lead the industry to ensure a bright future for farmers. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Fri, 29 Jun 2012 11:18:00 CDT http://www.ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/anthony_bush_corn_board_candidate_2012.mp3 Beth Musgrove Corn Board Candidate Bush Finds Motivation in Improving Circumstances for Future Farmers Corn Board Candidate Bush Finds Motivation in Improving Circumstances for Future Farmers (Sixth in a series profiling candidates for the 2013 Corn Board.) NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Thu, 28 Jun 2012 14:07:00 CDT http://www.ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/mike_geske_corn_board_candidate_2012.mp3 Beth Musgrove Corn Board Candidate Geske Brings Passion, Enthusiasm to Serving Fellow Farmers Corn Board Candidate Geske Brings Passion, Enthusiasm to Serving Fellow Farmers (Fifth in a series profiling candidates for the 2013 Corn Board.) NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Wed, 27 Jun 2012 15:12:00 CDT http://www.ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/cb_candidate_skunes_6-27-12.mp3 Beth Musgrove Corn Board Candidate Skunes Listens to Farmers, Helps Educate Consumers Corn Board Candidate Skunes Listens to Farmers, Helps Educate Consumers (Fourth in a series profiling candidates for the 2013 Corn Board.) NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Tue, 26 Jun 2012 15:40:00 CDT http://www.ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/gary_schmalshof_cb_6-26-12.mp3 Beth Musgrove Corn Board Candidate Schmalshof Works to Create Positive Change for Farmers Corn Board Candidate Schmalshof Works to Create Positive Change for Farmers (Third in a series profiling candidates for the 2013 Corn Board.) NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Fri, 22 Jun 2012 14:00:00 CDT http://www.ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/rutledge_fn_6-22-12.mp3 Beth Musgrove Field Notes Catches Up in Illinois, Colorado, Part 2, Don Rutledge Field Notes caught up with Don Rutledge, who farms in Colorado. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Fri, 22 Jun 2012 14:00:00 CDT http://www.ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/donna_fn_6-22-12.mp3 Beth Musgrove Field Notes Catches Up in Illinois, Colorado, Part 1, Donna Jeschke Field Notes caught up with Donna Jeschke, who farms a short drive from Chicago. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Fri, 22 Jun 2012 13:30:00 CDT http://www.ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/elsbernd_cb_candidate_6-21-12.mp3 Beth Musgrove Corn Board Candidate Don Elsbernd Sets Lofty Goals, Leveraging Strengths to Make Them Reality Second in a series profiling candidates for the 2013 Corn Board. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Wed, 20 Jun 2012 13:30:00 CDT http://www.ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/alverson-cb-candidate-6-20-12.mp3 Beth Musgrove Building Upon Success with an Eye Toward Tomorrow Important to Corn Board Candidate Alverson First in a series profiling candidates for the 2013 Corn Board. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Fri, 15 Jun 2012 13:30:00 CDT http://www.ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/aarsvold_fn_intro_6-12-12.mp3 Beth Musgrove Field Notes Catches Up in Illinois, Explores North Dakota-Part 2 James Aarsvold Field Notes caught up with James Aarsvold, who farms in North Dakota in Part 2. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Fri, 15 Jun 2012 13:30:00 CDT http://www.ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/donna_jeschke_fn_6-12-12.mp3 Beth Musgrove Field Notes Catches Up in Illinois, Explores North Dakota-Part 1 Donna Jeschke Field Notes caught up with Donna Jeschke, who farms a short drive from Chicago in Part 1 NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Mon, 11 Jun 2012 13:30:00 CDT http://www.ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/monsanto_cutc_stover_podcast_june_2012.mp3 Beth Musgrove Speaking on Stover: CUTC Sponsor Looks to Turn Byproduct into Valuable Coproduct Off the Cob podcast series caught up with Monsanto End Use Product Manager Steve Petersen to discuss the opportunities that scientists hope to create for farmers as they explore innovative uses for corn stover. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Fri, 8 Jun 2012 13:30:00 CDT http://www.ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/billy_thiel_field_notes_6-8-12_(1).mp3 Beth Musgrove Field Notes Talks Corn Condition, Importance of Ethanol with Billy Thiel Field Notes talks to Billy Thiel, of Marshall, Mo. who plays an active role in both his state and national corn associations. Thiel explains how dry conditions have impacted the corn and soybean crops in mid-Missouri. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Fri, 25 May 2012 13:30:00 CDT http://www.ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/s.hancock.5-25-12.mp3 Beth Musgrove Field Notes Talks with Hancock about Kentucky’s Hot, Dry May Field Notes checks in with Sam Hancock, an eighth-generation farmer in Fulton, Ky. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Wed, 23 May 2012 13:30:00 CDT http://www.ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/media/billy_thiel_field_notes_intro_may_2012.mp3 Beth Musgrove Field Notes Meets Corn Farmers Coalition Poster Boy, Farming Advocate Billy Thiel Field Notes meets with Billy Thiel, a farmer from Marshall, Mo., who was featured in last year’s Corn Farmers Coalition campaign. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Tue, 22 May 2012 13:30:00 CDT http://www.ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/donna_jeschke_first_interiew_may_2012.mp3 Beth Musgrove Field Notes Meets Ordinary Farmer Donna Jeschke to Explore Her Extraordinary Involvement Field Notes meets with Donna Jeschke, whose farm is typical of those in her area, but it's her involvement in state and national agricultural issues that make her quite an extraordinary farmer. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Mon, 21 May 2012 13:30:00 CDT http://www.ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/gary-lamie-cutc-sponsors-may-2012.mp3 Beth Musgrove Indiana Corn Marketing Council Welcomes 2012 CUTC Attendees, Offers Great Gift Off the Cob podcast series spoke with Indiana Corn Marketing Council Secretary Gary Lamie, one of the Corn Utilization and Technology Conference's platinum sponsors. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Fri, 18 May 2012 13:30:00 CDT http://www.ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/don_rutledge_interview_1_may_2012.mp3 Beth Musgrove Field Notes Heads West to Explore Ranching, Organics and Rural Life with Don Rutledge Field Notes meets with Don Rutledge, a highly diversified farmer and rancher who works with his two sons outside of Yuma, Colo. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Thu, 17 May 2012 13:30:00 CDT http://www.ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/brian-scott-interview-5-2012.mp3 Beth Musgrove Field Notes Meets Farmer, Blogger and Twitter Agvocate Brian Scott Field Notes introduces Brian Scott, a young farmer who recently returned to the family operation, shares his story through a variety social media including his blog, The Farmers Life. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Wed, 2 May 2012 13:30:00 CDT http://www.ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/mgd-jack-5-2-12.mp3 Beth Musgrove Lab Time! Take a Hands on Look at What the Maize Genomic Database Will Do “Off the Cob” podcast series speaks to Maize Genomics Database Curator Dr. Jack Gardiner for an update on the project’s progress and insight into the tool’s functionality. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Fri, 9 Mar 2012 13:30:00 CDT http://www.ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/garry_classic_3-9-12.mp3 Beth Musgrove NCGA President Speaks Out on Importance of Farm Bill, Risk Management "Off the Cob" podcast series speaks to NCGA President Garry Niemeyer about his outlook on what the future holds for U.S. farmers. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Thu, 23 Feb 2012 13:30:00 CDT http://ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/media/martin_barbre_pre_2012_classic_2-23-12.mp3 Beth Musgrove Pack Your Bags! Only One Week Remains Before Record-breaking Commodity Classic NCGA Corn Board Member and Cochair of the Commodity Classic Joint Venture Committee, Martin Barbre shares with podcast series "Off the Cob" how the 2012 Commodity Classic in Nashville will be a Sound Success! NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Wed, 8 Feb 2012 13:30:00 CDT http://www.ncga.com//uploads/useruploads/media/garry_niemeyer_02-02-12_wrap.mp3 Beth Musgrove NCGA President Invites Farmers to Join Him in Making Their Concerns Known on the Hill NCGA President Garry Niemeyer speaks with podcast series, "Off the Cob" to invite farmers to make their concerns known on the Hill. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:30:00 CDT http://ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/jack_g_1-20-12.mp3 Jennifer Hausman Speaking of Science: Functional Genomics Tool One Step Closer to Realization "Off the Cob" podcast series speaks with Dr. Jack Gardiner, the curator of the Maize Genome and Genetics Database, where NCGA has funded activities that will add functional genomic software tools into the preexisting USDA ARS database. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:30:00 CDT http://ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/wesley_spurlock_on_cattle,_corn_and_ethanol.mp3 Jennifer Hausman Texas Grower Leader Enters Food-and-Fuel Fray NCGA's podcast series Off the Cob caught up with Spurlock to discuss how corn farmers are growing a larger crop on the land already in production while decreasing inputs used. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Wed, 18 Jan 2012 13:30:00 CDT http://ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/jamie_jameson_on_talbott_co_corn_club_.mp3 Jennifer Hausman NCGA Talks Production Trends, Sustainable Practices with Country's Oldest Corn Club NCGA's Off the Cob podcast caught up with Jameson to explore his thoughts on the experience and the value that yield contests, held at the county, state or national level, offer farmers. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Fri, 06 Jan 2012 13:30:00 CDT http://ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/cb_after_at_off_the_cob_1-6-11.mp3 Jennifer Hausman Preparing for Priority and Policy Discussions, Off the Cob Looks Back at Ideas, Analysis Presented to Action Teams and Committees in December Off the Cob revisits conversations held with some members of the Corn Board following the organization's Action Team and Committee Meetings in December. During these interviews, the attendees offer information on a variety of subjects covered that they feel to be of particular interest to farmers. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Tue, 03 Jan 2012 13:30:00 CDT http://ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/garry_new_years.mp3 Jennifer Hausman NCGA President Offers Path Forward in 2012 Off the Cob spoke with National Corn Growers Association President Garry Niemeyer on his outlook for corn growers in the new year. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Fri, 02 Dec 2011 13:30:00 CDT http://ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/pam_johnson_exec_women.mp3 Jennifer Hausman NCGA First Vice President Shares Experience, Information with Women Interested in Ag Leadership NCGA First Vice President Pam Johnson spoke to attendees both about her personal experience as a female association leader and the goals of the organization in general during the opening panel discussion on Women in Agribusiness, Success Stories and during several breakout sessions NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Fri, 04 Nov 2011 13:30:00 CDT http://ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/tom_martin_year_wrap_11-4-11.mp3 Jennifer Hausman Field Notes Reviews 2011 Corn Crop with Illinois Farmer Tom Martin we caught up with Illinois grower Tom Martin to review this year's growing season and discuss what he plans to do this winter. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Fri, 28 Oct 2011 13:30:00 CDT http://ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/field_notes_bowling_year_in_review_10-28-11.mp3 Jennifer Hausman Field Notes Reviews 2011 Corn Crop with Maryland Farmer Chip Bowling we caught up with Maryland grower and National Corn Growers Association Corn Board Member Chip Bowling to review this year's growing season and discuss what he plans to do this winter. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Fri, 07 Oct 2011 13:30:00 CDT http://ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/lynn_chrisp_new_fy_12_10-6-11.mp3 Jennifer Hausman Meet the Corn Board: Lynn Chrisp Off the Cob then spoke with Lynn Chrisp, who farms in Kenesaw, Neb. Along with his wife, Michele, Chrisp runs a 1,150 acre irrigated farm producing corn and soybeans. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Fri, 07 Oct 2011 13:30:00 CDT http://ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/bowman_10-7-11.mp3 Jennifer Hausman Meet the Corn Board: Bob Bowman Off the Cob spoke with Bob Bowman, a farmer from DeWitt, Iowa. On his multi-generational family farm, he produces corn, soybeans and livestock. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Wed, 05 Oct 2011 13:30:00 CDT http://ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/keith_alverson_new_fy12_10-4-11.mp3 Jennifer Hausman Meet the Corn Board: Keith Alverson Off the Cob spoke with Keith Alverson, a farmer from Chester, S.D. Together with his wife, Kari, his parents and his aunt and uncle, he operates a sixth-generation grain farm growing 2,600 acres of corn and soybeans. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Wed, 05 Oct 2011 13:30:00 CDT http://ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/martin_barbre_fy12_new_10-4-11.mp3 Jennifer Hausman Meet the Corn Board: Martin Barbre Off the Cob spoke with returning Corn Board member Martin Barbre, a farmer from Carmi, Ill. and NCGA member for more than two decades. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Wed, 05 Oct 2011 13:30:00 CDT http://ncga.com/uploads/uploads/useruploads/chip_bowling_fy12_intro_10-4-11.mp3 Jennifer Hausman Meet the Corn Board: Chip Bowling Chip Bowling A third generation farmer he operates a 1,400-acre grain farm growing corn, wheat, barley and grain sorghum. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Tue, 04 Oct 2011 13:30:00 CDT http://ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/pam_johnson_fy_12_oct._4.mp3 Jennifer Hausman As First Vice President, Johnson Will Advocate for Growers, Value Grassroots Input Off the Cob sat down with her to discuss where she sees the industry heading and her overall priorities for the board over the coming year. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Mon, 03 Oct 2011 13:30:00 CDT http://ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/garry_pres_1_10-3-11.mp3 Jennifer Hausman Niemeyer Enters 2012 with Steadfast Dedication, Desire to Fight for Farmers Off the Cob spoke with the new president to explore his views on what lies ahead for corn farmers in 2012, the challenges he expects the board to face, and some of the programs he is excited to see coming to fruition. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Fri, 30 Sep 2011 13:30:00 CDT http://ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/schott_year_end_fy11_9-30-11.mp3 Jennifer Hausman Final Remarks: Schott Closes 2011 Examining Prior Successes, Upcoming Challenges Off the Cob podcast series sat down with Schott today to discuss the highlights of his presidency, his outlook for the coming year, and to ask his advice for farmers considering volunteering for leadership roles. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Fri, 23 Sep 2011 13:30:00 CDT http://ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/off_the_cob_darryl_haack_close_fy11.mp3 Jennifer Hausman Off the Cob Reflects on Rewards, Challenges of Service with Daryl Haack Today, we caught up with each retiring Corn Board member to discuss what each learned and experienced through service and to ask for any advice that might benefit farmers considering stepping up to a leadership role. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Fri, 23 Sep 2011 13:30:00 CDT http://ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/field_notes_chip_bowling_9-23-11.mp3 Jennifer Hausman Maryland Field Notes Farmer Provides On-the-Road Harvest Update Today, we caught up with Maryland grower Chip Bowling as he drove his new grain truck home from Missouri to discuss what he is seeing this harvest. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Tue, 20 Sep 2011 13:30:00 CDT http://ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/texas_state_update_9-20-11.mp3 Jennifer Hausman Drought, Water Pumping Restrictions Put the Heat on Texas Corn Production Off the Cob speaks with Texas Corn Producers Board Executive Director David Gibson about the devastating drought that has severely impacted corn growers across his state this growing season. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Wed, 14 Sep 2011 13:30:00 CDT http://ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/field_notes_tom_martin_9-13-11.mp3 Jennifer Hausman Illinois Field Notes Farmer Provides On-the-Ground Harvest Update Yesterday we caught up with Illinois grower Tom Martin to see talk about his perceptions of harvest following Monday's release of revised U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates of crop condition, yield and acreage. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Fri, 09 Sep 2011 13:30:00 CDT http://ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/field_notes_tom_martin_9-9-11.mp3 Jennifer Hausman Field Notes Grower Finds Pleasant Surprise at Harvest Today this series visited with Illinois grower Tom Martin to see how harvest is progressing thus far on his farm and to gain perspective into the crop in his area before Monday's release of revised U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates of crop condition, yield and acreage. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Fri, 02 Sep 2011 13:30:00 CDT http://ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/field_notes_chip_bowling_9-2-11.mp3 Jennifer Hausman Field Notes Grower Reports on Hurricane Irene's Impact in Maryland Today this series visited with Maryland grower Chip Bowling to find out how Hurricane Irene impacted his Chesapeake Bay farm. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Tue, 30 Aug 2011 13:30:00 CDT http://ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/off_the_cob_hunnicutt_at_and_comm_apps_8-30-11.mp3 Jennifer Hausman Speaking of Service with Action Team Chair Brandon Hunnicutt Off the Cob spoke with Growers Services Action Team Chair Brandon Hunnicutt about how he became involved with NCGA, what these positions entail and why he dedicates his time and effort to leadership. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Thu, 18 Aug 2011 13:30:00 CDT http://ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/field_notes_chip_and_tom_8-18-11.mp3 Jennifer Hausman Field Notes Growers Compare Notes on Crop Conditions, Harvest Preparations Today, this innovative series brings Chip Bowling from the shores of Maryland and Tom Martin from central Illinois together to share their perspectives on the crop condition in their respective areas and on the preparations underway for harvest. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Wed, 10 Aug 2011 13:30:00 CDT http://ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/gallo_ftas_8-10-11.mp3 Jennifer Hausman Free Trade Agreements Open Doors for U.S. Ag Exports Off The Cob spoke with National Corn Growers Association Director of Public Policy Sarah Gallo, who assists NCGA's grower-led Trade Policy and Biotechnology Action Team, about the importance of free trade agreements to farmers and U.S. ag exports as a whole. In this interview, Gallo addressed pending FTAs with Colombia, Panama and Korea. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Fri, 05 Aug 2011 13:30:00 CDT http://ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/field_notes_8-5-11.mp3 Jennifer Hausman Field Notes Provides On-Location Crop Assessments from Across the Country The National Corn Growers Association's "Field Notes" podcast series this week visits with Maryland grower Chip Bowling, Kentucky grower Sam Hancock, Illinois grower Tom Martin and Minnesota grower DeVonna Zeug to get an on-the-ground assessment of the crop condition in comparison with the crop condition estimates released by the USDA in a report earlier this week. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Thu, 04 Aug 2011 13:30:00 CDT http://ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/gardiner_8-4-11.mp3 Jennifer Hausman Off the Cob Explores the New Genome Functionality Tool Today, podcast series speaks with Dr. Jack Gardiner, the biologist selected to manage the NCGA-sponsored project developing software tools to be incorporated into the Maize Genetics and Genomics Database. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Fri, 29 Jul 2011 13:30:00 CDT http://ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/chip_bowling_field_notes_7-28-11.mp3 Jennifer Hausman 'Field Notes' Catches Up with Maryland Grower Today, this series caught up with Maryland farmer Chip Bowling following a hiatus during which he conducted a successful campaign for a seat on the National Corn Growers Association's Corn Board. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Thu, 21 Jul 2011 13:30:00 CDT http://www.ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/media/lawrence_7-21-11.mp3 Jennifer Hausman Off the Cob Investigates Timeline, Results Expected for Functional Genomics Data Utilization Project Today, Off the Cob speaks with Carolyn Lawrence, a research geneticist with the USDA's Agricultural Research Service. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Thu, 07 Jul 2011 13:30:00 CDT http://ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/media/pamjohnsonncgavpelect7-7-11.mp3 Jennifer Hausman As Corn Congress Approaches, First Vice President Elect Johnson Looks at Importance of Grassroots Activism, Service Off the Cob spoke with NCGA First Vice President-Elect Pam Johnson about her recent election to the post, the vice presidential ratification vote that will occur during Corn Congress, and her views on leadership. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Fri, 01 Jul 2011 13:30:00 CDT http://www.ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/media/DeVonnaFieldNotes7-1-11.mp3 Jennifer Hausman Iowa Growers Reach Out to Consumers with Serious Message, Fun Approach Off the Cob speaks with Iowa Corn Growers Association CEO Craig Floss for a look at the organizations efforts to reach consumers with serious messages about corn through entertainment channels they already enjoy. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Thu, 30 Jun 2011 13:30:00 CDT http://ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/media/TomMartinFieldNotes6-30-11.mp3 Jennifer Hausman Field Notes Grower Pleased with Weather Forecast, Strong Planting Data Field Notes visited with Illinois grower Tom Martin to see how his crop is progressing and how he views newly released USDA reports indicating corn farmers planted 92.3 million acres in 2011, up five percent from 2010. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Fri, 24 Jun 2011 13:30:00 CDT http://ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/media/FieldNotes6-24-11.mp3 Jennifer Hausman Field Notes Growers Compare Notes on Regional Weather, Crop Conditions Field Notes growers Sam Hancock of Kentucky and DeVonna Zeug of Minnesota jointly discuss their current on-farm activities, their perspectives on this summer weather and share their plans for the next few weeks. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Thu, 23 Jun 2011 13:30:00 CDT http://ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/media/LILJA-062311.mp3 Jennifer Hausman North Dakota Growers Provide Consumers Options at the Pump Off the Cob speaks with North Dakota Corn Growers Association Executive Director Tom Lilja for a look at the organizations efforts to provide consumers with both knowledge and choices at the pump. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Fri, 17 Jun 2011 13:30:00 CDT http://ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/media/SamFieldNotesUpdate6-17-11.mp3 Jennifer Hausman In Western Kentucky, Heavy Rains Give Way to Hot, Dry Conditions Field Notes spoke with Kentucky farmer Sam Hancock. The first participant to finish planting, Hancock reported that, once the rains that delayed planting ceased, unseasonably hot, dry conditions are now the cause for concern. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Thu, 16 Jun 2011 13:30:00 CDT http://ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/media/KentuckyStateUpdate6-16-11.mp3 Jennifer Hausman In Kentucky, CORE Program Grows Farming Knowledge Off the Cob speaks with Kentucky Corn Growers Association Executive Director Laura Knoth for a look at Kentucky's Crop Observation and Research Education program. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Thu, 09 Jun 2011 13:30:00 CDT http://ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/media/NebraskaStateUpdate2011.mp3 Jennifer Hausman Nebraska by the Numbers Off the Cob speaks with Nebraska Corn Board Executive Director Don Hutchens for a look at Nebraska corn production by the numbers. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Fri, 10 Jun 2011 13:30:00 CDT http://ncga.com/fuploads/useruploads/media/DualPodcast6-10-11.mp3 Jennifer Hausman As Conditions Improve, Field Notes Farmers Consider the Spring with an Eye Toward Harvest In an unprecedented interview, Field Notes growers Tom Martin of Illinois and DeVonna Zeug of Minnesota jointly discussed their current on-farm activities, their perspectives on this spring's weather and how favorable conditions this summer could lead to a successful harvest. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Fri, 27 May 2011 13:30:00 CDT http://ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/media/DeVonna5-28-11.mp3 Jennifer Hausman Field Notes Looks at How It Impacts Farmers,DeVonna Zeug During this busy season, Field Notes growers Sam Hancock, Tom Martin and DeVonna Zeug took time to discuss current planting progress on their farms, the ramifications of a late planting and how they plan on moving forward. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Fri, 27 May 2011 13:30:00 CDT http://ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/media/Tom5-28-11.mp3 Jennifer Hausman Field Notes Looks at How It Impacts Farmers,Tom Martin During this busy season, Field Notes growers Sam Hancock, Tom Martin and DeVonna Zeug took time to discuss current planting progress on their farms, the ramifications of a late planting and how they plan on moving forward. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Fri, 27 May 2011 13:30:00 CDT http://ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/media/SamHancock5-28-11.mp3 Jennifer Hausman Field Notes Looks at How It Impacts Farmers,Sam Hancock During this busy season, Field Notes growers Sam Hancock, Tom Martin and DeVonna Zeug took time to discuss current planting progress on their farms, the ramifications of a late planting and how they plan on moving forward. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Fri, 20 May 2011 13:30:00 CDT http://ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/media/COSpring2011Update.mp3 Jennifer Hausman In Colorado, Spirit of Cooperation Helps Keep the Water Flowing Today, Off the Cob speaks with Colorado Corn Growers Association CEO Mark Sponsler about the group forums helping the rapidly growing state develop a water use plan. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Fri, 20 May 2011 13:30:00 CDT http://ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/media/FieldNotesDeVonna5-20-11.mp3 Jennifer Hausman Field Notes:As Rains Subside, Growers Works Tirelessly to Get the 2012 Corn Crop in the Ground with Devonna Zeug Grower Devonna Zeug took time to discuss current planting progress on their farms, the ramifications of a late planting and how they plan on moving forward. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Fri, 20 May 2011 13:30:00 CDT http://ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/media/FieldNotesSamHancock5-20-11.mp3 Jennifer Hausman Field Notes:As Rains Subside, Growers Works Tirelessly to Get the 2012 Corn Crop in the Ground with Sam Hancock Grower Sam Hancock took time to discuss current planting progress on their farms, the ramifications of a late planting and how they plan on moving forward. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Fri, 13 May 2011 13:30:00 CDT http://ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/media/FloodingMO5-13-11.mp3 Jennifer Hausman For Farmers, Flooding Problems Do Not Recede with the Water While national media attention follows the rising water levels on the Mississippi River toward the Delta, farmers in Missouri continue to deal with the flooding resulting from the Army Corps of Engineers' decision to open the Birds Point-New Madrid Floodway. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Thu, 12 May 2011 13:30:00 CDT http://ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/media/RodILFarmers.mp3 Jennifer Hausman Field Notes:Continued Rain Leads Some Growers to Reevaluate Planting Strategy Off the Cob launches a spring series featuring executives from organizations representing corn growers at the state level. In this first installment, Illinois Corn Marketing Board Executive Director Rod Weinzierl speaks about Illinois Farmers, a statewide initiative uniting several farm groups to educate consumers. Focusing on urban areas, this campaign presents the facts and stories behind modern agriculture. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Fri, 06 May 2011 13:30:00 CDT http://ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/media/TomMartin5-6-11.mp3 Jennifer Hausman Field Notes:Continued Rain Leads Some Growers to Reevaluate Planting Strategy While the sun peaked out over parts of Missouri and Illinois today, growers continue to experience delays as a long, wet spring delays planting for many in the Corn Belt. Noting that he did get into the field early in April to plant 20 percent of the corn he intends to this year, Field Notes grower Tom Martin continues to hope that more suitable planting weather will help what has thus far been a slow planting season. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Fri, 29 Apr 2011 13:30:00 CDT http://ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/media/GalloIntro.mp3 Jennifer Hausman Off the Cob Introduces New DC Staffer Sarah Gallo A seasoned ag lobbyist and formally trained marine biologist, Gallo brings a wealth of experience, enthusiasm and energy to the team. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Fri, 29 Apr 2011 13:30:00 CDT http://ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/media/TomMartin4-25.mp3 Jennifer Hausman Field Notes: Illinois Grower Talks about Rain, Moisture Martin took a moment to explain why farmers place an emphasis on the moisture content of corn and how the weather and planting schedule affect this key factor. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Fri, 15 Apr 2011 13:30:00 CDT http://ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/media/SamIntro.mp3 Jennifer Hausman Field Notes Opens the Gate: Family Farmer Uses Science to Increase Sustainability at Hancock Farms Today, Off the Cob speaks with Sam Hancock, an eigth-generation farmer in Fulton, Ky . Hancock combines farming techniques learned from his father with a formal business education to continually improve the sustainability of their family's farm. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Mon, 14 Feb 2011 13:30:00 CDT http://ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/media/irm.mp3 Jennifer Hausman NCGA to Feature IRM Calculator at Commodity Classic The National Corn Growers Association, along with agribusiness partners, offers the Insect Resistance Management Refuge Calculator as a tool to help farmers determine how to comply with varying and often complex regulations. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Fri, 28 Jan 2011 13:30:00 CDT http://ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/media/FN-TomMartin12811.mp3 Jennifer Hausman Field Notes Opens the Farm Gate and Introduces the True Faces of Modern American Agriculture In this first installment, Off the Cob speaks with Tom Martin, a fifth-generation farmer in Mount Pulaski, Ill. In 1982, he joined his father and brother in growing mainly corn and soybeans. Living with his wife and children in the house where both he and his father grew up, Martin still works the family farm - a fact that is not surprising when one considers that more than 90 percent of all U.S. corn is grown on family farms. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Fri, 07 Jan 2011 13:30:00 CDT http://ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/media/OffTheCobChesapeake2.mp3 Jennifer Hausman New Regulations in Chesapeake Bay Could Eventually Impact All U.S. Growers Last week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released its final Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) or 'pollution diet' for the Chesapeake Bay watershed. TMDLs are a common pollution control mechanism set forth in the Clean Water Act. Out of more than 40,000 TMDLs that have been developed across the country, the Chesapeake plan is by far the largest and most complex, totaling 200 pages in the main document and more than 3,000 pages of appendices. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Wed, 05 Jan 2011 13:30:00 CDT http://ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/media/HasheiderandRVatDecAT.mp3 Jennifer Hausman Research Team Builds on Prior Successes with Help from New Staff During the recent National Corn Growers Association Action Team meetings, held in St. Louis, NCGA's podcast series Off the Cob caught up with Research and Business Development Action Team Chair Larry Hasheider. As the meetings closed, Hasheider noted that the team anticipates a productive, successful year in 2011 with new staff lead Rick Vierling. NCGA, Podcast, NCGA, National Corn Growers Association, corn, ethanol, food, fuel, energy, biofuel, biotechnology, plastic, agriculture, farming, farm, ag, genetics, research, crops, Off The Cobb no 5:00 crichton@ncga.com (Jennifer Crichton) Jennifer CrichtonnonadultNews and information from the National Corn Growers Associaton