Off The Cob

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Off the Cob speaks with Nebraska Corn Board Executive Director Don Hutchens for a look at Nebraska corn production by the numbers.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A seasoned ag lobbyist and formally trained marine biologist, Gallo brings a wealth of experience, enthusiasm and energy to the team.

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.