Articles tagged under: North Dakota Corn Council
Third Graders Experience ND Agriculture
Published May 27, 2025
Between March and the end of the school year, nearly 3,000 third graders toured the Ag Education Center at the Red River Valley fairgrounds in West Fargo. North Dakota Corn Council Communications Director Heidie Haugo said the students participated in…Waiting for EPA’s Decision on GREET Model
Published March 27, 2024
Ethanol remains a priority for the ag sector and newly-elected North Dakota Corn Utilization Council Chairman Carson Klosterman said sustainable aviation fuel and E15 markets are a major focus. "The biggest obstacle now with the Council is the GREET model.…ND Corn Council Leadership Team on the Job
Published March 26, 2024
The North Dakota Corn Council officer team moves into their new leadership role as the calendar turns to April. Carson Klosterman of Wyndmere is the chairman. The vice chair is William Wagner of Neche. Justin Halvorson of Sheldon is the…Splitting the Bill
Published January 26, 2023
A bill dealing with North Dakota Corn Checkoff funding has been introduced to the North Dakota legislature. North Dakota Corn Growers Association Executive Director Brenda Elmer says House Bill 1153 would share corn checkoff assessment funding between the council and…An Option to Diversify
Published October 3, 2022
North Dakota's corn industry is supportive of livestock industry growth in the state. "We produce a quality feed, but I think it will take individual operations that want to diversify and add another member to the farm to see this…ND Corn Celebrates 35 Years
Published May 16, 2022
The North Dakota Corn Growers Association is celebrating its 35th anniversary. NDCGA Executive Director Brenda Elmer says concern for the corn market spurred the decision to organize. "Thirty-five years ago, several leaders came together over shared concern about the Canadian…ND Corn Council Has New Leadership
Published June 26, 2020
DeLamere, North Dakota farmer Terry Wehlander is the new chairman of the North Dakota Corn Council. Also elected to leadership roles are Jason Rayner of Finley as vice chairman and Tysen Rosenau of Carrington as secretary/treasurer.Understand the Risks of Working Around Grain Bins
Published April 6, 2020
It's important for farmers to understand the risks of working around grain bins. "Wet grain typically leads to storage issues," says Ken Hellevang, agricultural engineer, NDSU Extension. "That can lead to an increase in grain entrapment and other injuries." Farmers…Work as a Team Around Grain Bins
Published February 14, 2020
If you're working around grain bins, NDSU Extension agricultural engineer Ken Hellevang reminds farmers to work in teams. "Do not go in a grain bin by yourself. There should be two people at minimum, even if you're poking at the…