Corn plot tours off to a great start

Plot tour by the Hamilton County Corn Growers.

The Hamilton County Corn Growers Association had a very successful plot tour today, with Nebraska Rep. Adrian Smith keynoting the well-attended event. The Buffalo-Hall Corn Growers hosted their plot tour last night. All in all, it was a great start to the plot tour and social season across Nebraska, as several more are scheduled over the next few weeks - and Husker Harvest Days is just around the corner.

According to Mat Habrock of the Nebraska Corn Growers Association, the plots and surrounding corn look terrific. It was the first time in several years that the Buffalo-Hall plot wasn't damaged significantly by bad weather. Hopefully that holds true through harvest!

At today's plot tour, held at the Mike Danhauer farm north of Aurora, several seed companies provided updates, as did the Upper Big Blue NRD. The Farm Service Agency also provided an update on ACRE.

Smith, meanwhile, provided an update on activities in Washington, noted the importance of renewable fuels and participated in a question/answer session. He noted that it is important for farmers to tell their story and get it out to the public. Just as important, he said, is for farmers and other constituents to get in touch with his office so he understands what needs to be addressed in his district.

His message ties in nicely with NeCGA's effort to encourage farmers to tell their story and be more active. Click here for more.

Nebraska Representative Adrian Smith (left) addressing
the crowd at the Hamilton County Corn Growers plot tour.