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 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) Mon, 19 Mar 2012 13:30:00 CDT http://www.ncga.com/uploads/useruploads/mgd-jack-5-2-12.mp3 Beth Musgrove Know Before You Grow Provides Updated Export Market Info for Farmers Trade Policy and Biotechnology Action Team Vice Chair Jim Zimmerman talks to "Off the Cob" podcast series about "Know Before You Grow." 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