2023 Nebraska Corn Survey

In order to better serve Nebraska corn producers, please take a moment to answer the following questions. This survey is broken down into issues that are Nebraska Corn Growers Association (NeCGA) focused, with additional questions specific to your investment in the Nebraska corn checkoff (Nebraska Corn Board/NCB). We appreciate your time in advance.

Please rank the state policy issues that should be the focus of NeCGA. (Rank all options, with 1 being the highest priority. If you have no "other" items to share, please rank as 8.) *

	Property taxes
	Renewable energy
	Broadband
	Water (quality, quantity, ownership)
	Environmental-regulation
	Education funding reform
	Rural development
	Other

If you selected other, please define here:

Please rank the federal policy issues that should be the focus of NeCGA. (Rank all options, with 1 being the highest priority. If you have no "other" items to share, please rank as 5.) *

	Labor
	Farm Bill
	Trade
	Environmental regulation
	Biofuels
	Taxes
	Other

If you selected other, please define here:

Rank the following that provides the most value to you as a NeCGA Member? (Rank all options, with 1 being the highest priority. If you have no "other" items to share, please rank as 6.) *

	Leadership development for future leaders
	Advocacy & policy work at the state level
	Education of producers, consumers and/or youth
	Advocacy & policy work at the federal level
	Partnerships at the state, national & international levels
	Other

If you selected other, please define here:

What are the top 5 challenges corn farmers may face in the next five years? (Rank with 1 being the highest priority) *

	Corn supply
	Farm transition
	Consumer perception/reputation of corn production
	Profitability
	Biofuels policy
	Water quality/quantity
	Labor
	Environmental regulations
	Herbicide regulations
	Exports
	Input supply/cost
	Other

If you selected other, please define here:

Where do you see the greatest opportunity for demand or revenue growth for corn farmers in the next five years? (Rank all options with 1 being the highest priority. If you have no "other" items to share, please rank as 6.) *

	International trade of corn
	Innovation/technology
	International trade of value-added products (red meats, biofuels, etc)
	Carbon or ecosystem service markets
	Biofuels
	Other

If you selected other, please define here:

What do you consider to be the top five priorities of the corn checkoff (NCB)? (Rank with 1 being the highest priority) *

	Water quality
	Environmental issues
	Promotion of corn and value-added products
	Federal policy
	Education of consumers
	Youth/college education
	Livestock expansion
	Research into greater efficiency
	Trade
	Research of new users
	Biofuels expansion
	Partnership development
	Other

If you selected other, please define here:

A joint newsletter between the Nebraska Corn Growers Association and the Nebraska Corn Board that contains information on various topics is sent to growers across the state. Beyond the core areas of policy, research, market development, communications and education, what other topics would you like to read about? *

For several years, the corn checkoff has provided infrastructure grants to fuel retailers in an effort to offer mid and higher blends of ethanol. Please rank where your checkoff should prioritize ethanol infrastructure investment. (Rank all options, with 1 being the highest priority. If you have no "other" items, please rank as 5.) *

	Partner with state and national associations, targeting U.S. population dense areas
	Invest within Nebraska and within high population density areas
	Invest within California (nation's liquid fuel market), where ethanol may receive a premium due to policy
	Invest within Nebraska, without priority on population
	Other

If you selected other, please define here:

The Nebraska Corn Board has expanded communication efforts with different segments of the population. Please rank the sectors you feel should be the target audience regarding communication from Nebraska Corn based on importance with 1 being the highest. If you have have no "other" options to share, please rank as 7. *

	Media
	Corn producers
	Nutritionists/food bloggers
	General consumers
	Youth
	Conservation focused organizations
	Other

If you selected other, please define here:

Select the degree to which you agree or disagree with the following statement: The checkoff returns greater than the ½ cent per bushel investment that you make when factoring in programs and partnership at the local, state, national and international level. *

What information would you like to see relayed from Nebraska Corn to corn farmers? *

If you selected other, please define here:

What benefits/perks do you find valuable as a part of your NeCGA membership? *

Seed coupon voucher

National discounts (airline, car rentals, etc)

Cabela's gift cards

Weekly update

Are there any benefits/perks missing? *

What can Nebraska Corn do to serve you better?

Would you be willing to or have an interest to: (check all those that apply) *

Write an opinion editorial to be published in a local newspaper

Participate in a radio interview

Host a trade team

Serve on the NeCGA or NCB board

Call or write to my state senator or federal delegation

Serve on my local NeCGA board

If you answered "yes" to the question above, please provide all of the following information and your name will be entered into a drawing for a Nebraska Corn branded prize.

First Name

Last Name

Address

City

State

Zip Code

Cell Phone Number

Email Address