Corn growers plot tour followed by dinner, presentations
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Giltner farmer Brandon Hunnicutt was first to offer an update, speaking toward corn on the state level.
In a jam-packed evening event just outside of Aurora, the Hamilton County Corn Growers Association hosted its annual plot tour and presentation for local producers, association members and others in the industry.
After a meal and brief introduction by Hamilton County Corn Growers Association president Mike Bergen, local farmer and agriculture advocate Brandon Hunnicutt stood to relay a brief update from his perspective as the vice-chair of the Nebraska Corn Board.
The Giltner producer also represents District 3 for the Nebraska Corn Checkoff Board, encompassing Hamilton, York, Merrick and Polk counties.
“For those who don’t know, the corn checkoff board is responsible for administering and investing the monies that are collected when you pay your corn checkoff,” he noted. “We can use those in research, market development, education and communication. So we’re very limited on what we can do.”
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