⏰ Time is running out! ⏰ Applications for the 16th CornRoots Leadership Academy are due Friday, Oct. 30. If you or someone you know wants to learn more about the policy process and help strengthen the corn farmer voice on the issues that matter, take action now. Learn more about the program and access the application: mocorn.org/advocacy/

Missouri Corn is dedicated to growing markets and expanding opportunities for corn farmers, and MCMC's recently-elected chairman is ready to tackle that challenge. Dylan not only serves on behalf of Missouri growers, he is currently volunteering on the U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council board of directors, working to increase markets for U.S. corn, ethanol, and 🌽co-products all across the globe. ow.ly/XAtI5100Mw2

Making a difference now, and for future generations. From Jefferson City, to Washington, D.C., MCGA ensures the farmer voice is heard on the issues that matter, helping build demand for Missouri corn, and protect corn farmers' profitability and their ability to operate. 🌽 The stronger the grassroots, the louder the voice. Join now: mocorn.org/join-us/

Building relationships builds markets. 🌎 After touring several grain and ethanol locations, visiting with Missouri Corn staff, and getting a firsthand view of the U.S. export system, members of a trade team, led by the U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council, signed a memorandum of understanding during Export Exchange last week. The MOU between USGBC and BioPower Energy signifies intention to procure 50-100% of its feedstock needs from U.S. suppliers, with an initial guaranteed minimum floor of 39 million bushels purchased annually. ow.ly/x3Ms5100ibp

🌽Curious about corn? We've got answers! Today's topic: how long does it take corn to grow? Missouri Corn grower-leader Jim Boerding shares how much time passes between when corn is planted and harvested on his farm. Check out the link 🔗 for more kernels of knowledge! ow.ly/bmkM50ZZNes

Thank you for supporting farmers and consumers by pushing for more access to homegrown fuel at the pump. #ethanol #E15 🌽🌽

Applications for the 16th CornRoots Leadership Academy are due Friday, Oct. 30. In this week's CornTalk, recent CornRoots graduate Brooke Holiman shared how the academy helped participants find their voice and advocate on behalf of corn farmers. Know someone who should apply? Learn more and access the application now: mocorn.org/advocacy/

Want to know how you can help? Find out how to donate to the Nationwide program, or nominate your local fire department to win a grain rescue tube at thinkgrainbinsafety.com.

Today's equipment presentation is one of two departments Missouri Corn invested in this year to impact rural communities. In addition to the presentation, firefighters from both the Tipton and Fortune departments completed training with the equipment.

Through a partnership with Nationwide, Missouri Corn helped equip the Tipton Fire Department with specialized grain bin rescue equipment today. With more than 500 grain entrapments in the U.S. in the last 15 years, improved grain bin safety helps reduce accidents and save lives.

A little wind and rain 🌧️ didn’t stop us from serving up lunches to the #harvest26 crews lined up in Rock Port today. Thanks to all who stopped by, said hi, and gave a 🌽 update. Stay tuned to see where we’ll be next!

Meet the president! 🌽 Missouri corn farmer Patrick Seyer of Oran, took the reins as MCGA President last week, and is ready to tackle the issues that are impacting corn farmers - from inputs all the way to income. 🔗ow.ly/ZU0y50ZXRhn

#Harvest26 continues to roll. According to today's USDA-NASS Crop Progress report, 🌽harvest is 64% complete in the Show-Me State. Condition remains strong with 91% rated fair to excellent. For a look beyond Missouri, visit nass.usda.gov/.

The Missouri Corn team enjoyed celebrating #ThankAFarmer day by providing meals to #harvest26 crews coming through URSA Coop in Canton today as part of our Harvest Appreciation Lunch stops. 🌽 We’ll be on the road again this Thursday in Rock Port and look forward to visiting with another group of corn farmers and harvest crews. 🚜

Missouri Corn grower-leader Brian Lehman of Versailles, looks back on his year as MCGA President in this week's CornTalk. Want to know more? Listen to the full interview, and other podcast episodes now: mocorn.org/news/corntalk/.

In addition to volunteering their time to serve Missouri corn farmers, these grower-leaders are also working to improve markets, build demand, and represent growers on the issues that matter through work on National Corn Growers Association Action Teams and U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council A-Teams. #corn #exports #grassroots

The U.S. Farm Report College Roadshow was in Columbia, Mo., today highlighting the University of Missouri. Joining fellow agriculture organizations, Missouri Corn interacted with Mizzou students and faculty, and discussed the issues impacting corn farmers with show host Tyne Morgan.

🌽Curious about corn? Stay tuned this fall as we ask growers all about corn and farming, and see if you can pick up a few kernels of knowledge along the way. 🚜 Want to dig right in? Check out our education playlist now: ow.ly/mahf50ZVp26

Missouri Corn grower-leader @RyanMfarms caught up with @brownfield for a harvest update from NWMO as farmers deal with wet conditions. brownfieldagnews.com/news/he…