Off The Cob

Field Notes talked to Jennie Schmidt, a farmer in Maryland about the impact of cooler temperatures this planting season.

Field Notes talked to Jay Beckhusen, a farmer in Texas about frost concerns in his area this planting season.

Field Notes meets Andy Jobman, who farms with his family in central Nebraska.

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.

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.

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.

Field Notes meets Jennie Schmidt, who farms a diversified operation with her husband on the eastern coast of Maryland.

Off the Cob caught up with MaizeGDB Curator Dr. Jack Gardiner for an update on the progress made over the last quarter.

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.

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.

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.

Off the Cob features an interview with Trade Policy and Biotechnology Action Team Chair Jim Zimmerman, a farmer from Rosendale, Wisc.

Off the Cob spoke with National Corn Growers Association President Pam Johnson on her outlook for corn growers in the new year.

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.

Field Notes caught up with Brian Scott, an Indiana farmer also blogs about agriculture and tweets as @thefarmerslife.

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.

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.

Field Notes caught up with Donna Jeschke, an Illinois farmer who lives and works an hour south of Chicago.

Field Notes caught up with Don Rutledge, a Colorado farmer who also raises cattle and hogs.

Off the Cob caught up with Maize Genetics and Genomics Database Curator Jack Gardiner.