Corn Growers

Baylor Scheierman, flanked by his parents, Shannon and Scott, watch the CHI video board as it plays a tribute to the Creighton senior March 1 after the Jays defeated Georgetown, 99-59.

Baylor Scheierman, flanked by his parents, Shannon and Scott, watch the CHI video board as it plays a tribute to the Creighton senior March 1 after the Jays defeated Georgetown, 99-59.

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News Staff
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
Scheierman shines on Senior Night Baylor Scheierman is an emotional guy. That’s clear with the fun he has on and off the basketball floor.  The former Husky doesn’t consider himself to be emotional in the way of crying, though. There may have been a small exception last week.
Kelsey and Mike Bergen were able to attend the Nebraska Corn Grower’s Association D.C. Leadership Mission in early February, where they met with Nebraska delegation and gained helpful insight on ag policy affecting their home state.

Kelsey and Mike Bergen were able to attend the Nebraska Corn Grower’s Association D.C. Leadership Mission in early February, where they met with Nebraska delegation and gained helpful insight on ag policy affecting their home state.

Bergen brings perspective to ag leadership mission

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Washington, D.C., has long been the hub for policy -- foreign and domestic. It also happens to be a center of American history. Hamilton County Corn Growers President Mike Bergen has recently returned from a trip to the nation’s capital.
President of the Hamilton County Corn Growers association Mike Bergen gave an update on the local and state Corn Growers Associations at the 2023 Ag Day at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds Jan. 31. 

President of the Hamilton County Corn Growers association Mike Bergen gave an update on the local and state Corn Growers Associations at the 2023 Ag Day at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds Jan. 31. 

Bergen gives corn, USDA update at Ag Day

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
President of the Hamilton County Corn Growers association Mike Bergen gave an update on the local and state Corn Growers Associations at the 2023 Ag Day at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds Jan. 31.
Eva Fahrnbruch struck out a total of 26 batters last week, 13 in each contest, pitching complete game winners against Centennial and York.

Eva Fahrnbruch struck out a total of 26 batters last week, 13 in each contest, pitching complete game winners against Centennial and York.

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022
Eva’s lucky 13 Eva Fahrnbruch has the golden arm.  The Aurora senior was masterful on the mound in two games last week, collecting 26 strikeouts -- 13 in each game -- as Aurora picked up two victories.  The Lady Huskies picked up an 8-0 win at Centennial Aug.
This year’s Hamilton County Corn Grower’s Association plot tour was a well-attended event. The afternoon started with a look at the plot, followed by a supper and presentations.

This year’s Hamilton County Corn Grower’s Association plot tour was a well-attended event. The afternoon started with a look at the plot, followed by a supper and presentations.

Corn Growers plot tour features local meteorologist

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, September 6, 2022
Headlining the Hamilton County Corn Grower’s Association annual plot tour, after a tour of the physical plot, was a presentation by Aurora native Michael Moritz. Moritz currently serves as a Warning Coordination Meteorologist at the National Weather Service office in Hastings.
Giltner farmer Brandon Hunnicutt was first to offer an update, speaking toward corn on the state level.

Giltner farmer Brandon Hunnicutt was first to offer an update, speaking toward corn on the state level.

Brandon Hunnicutt provides Nebraska corn update at event

Cheyenne Rowe
Tuesday, September 6, 2022
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.
Mike Bergen, president of the Hamilton County Corn Growers, welcomed members and guests to their annual test plot tour.

Mike Bergen, president of the Hamilton County Corn Growers, welcomed members and guests to their annual test plot tour.

Speakers share industry insight for corn growers

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
The Hamilton County Corn Growers Association gathered Aug. 30 to tour their test plot north of Hampton and hear updates about the association and industry. Addressing the gathered farmers and guests, association president Mike Bergen welcomed everyone to the annual event.
The Hamilton County Growers Association had a great year despite the challenges of COVID-19.

The Hamilton County Growers Association had a great year despite the challenges of COVID-19.

Hamilton County Corn Growers look to the future

Jeni Obermier
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
With 2020 in the books and the spring of 2021 fully underway, Mike Bergen, president of the Hamilton County Corn Growers Association, took a moment to reflect on what they have accomplished during the previous year and what the future holds for the organization.