Off The Cob

Field Notes checks in with Maryland farmer Jennie Schmidt

Jobman explains how corn matures and what impact the progress toward maturity might have on the crop.

Texas farmer Jay Beckhusen has already begun to harvest his corn crop.

Off the Cob caught up with Chip Bowling to discuss his experience, leadership style and perspective on the issues facing corn farmers today.

Wesley Spurlock, a native Texan, brings a nuanced view on a variety of subjects to the National Corn Growers Association’s Corn Board.

A native Nebraskan, Holzfaster provides unique perspective when balancing issues involving the interaction between the livestock and ethanol markets.

Already an experienced leader at both the state and national level, Paul Taylor brings a dedicated approach and well-honed skillset to a leadership position.

Gary Schmalshof brings a wealth of experience to a leadership position and now hopes to serve his fellow farmers across the country as a member of the National Corn Growers Association Corn Board.

Kevin Ross offers a unique combination of attributes, bringing both the energy of youth and seasoned experience of a veteran leader to his service of other farmers.

An experienced leader with broad perspective, David Howell brings a deep appreciation for the importance of forward-looking policy that benefits all American farmers to his work.

Rob Elliott brings both passion for agriculture and a calm, nuanced approach to his work on behalf of farmers.

This article and podcast are the first in a series profiling candidates for the 2014 Corn Board.

As the Maize Genetics and Genomics Database project moves forward, Off the Cob caught up with MaizeGDB Curator Dr. Jack Gardiner for an update on the progress made over the last quarter.

Field Notes catches up with Andy Jobman, a Nebraska farmer who also works as a crop consultant. Jobman explained that corn planting is complete on his farm and wrapping up in the surrounding area.

Field Notes catches up with Brian Scott, an Indiana farmer who also blogs at thefarmerslife.com.

Field Notes caught up with Jennie Schmidt, a Maryland farmerwith a diverse operation, to discuss how the corn crop appears to be progressing in the mid-Atlantic.

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.

Field Notes catches up with Rob Korff, a Missouri farmer, who turned off his tractor to talk about planting progress in mid-Missouri.

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.

Field Notes catches up with Brian Scott, an Indiana farmer and blogger who began sharing his story with NCGA in 2012.