Get To Know Your Council Members:
District 1: Carson Klosterman, Wyndmere, ND
The North Dakota Corn Utilization Council (NDCUC) welcomed new board member Carson Klosterman of Wyndmere, ND at their April meeting in Fargo, ND. (more…)
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May
North Dakota Ethanol and Corn Industries Say Year-Round E15 Benefits Consumers, Agriculture and Fuel Retailers
Bismarck, N.D. — North Dakota’s ethanol and corn industries applaud the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s announcement today that retailers will be able to sell E15, a blend of gasoline and 15 percent ethanol, year-round. E15 is government approved for all conventional light-duty vehicles, model 2001 and newer. These vehicles make up 90 percent of the light-duty vehicles on the road today. (more…)
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Apr
Corn Distiller’s Grains – A New Source of Natural Glue for Particleboards
Building products, construction and the furniture industry are the largest users of particleboards. The particleboard market grew at the rate of 6% during 2009-2016 period, reaching $17 billion in 2016. Typically, particleboard is made from wood particles, adhesive (glue) and wax. There are different types of glue that can be used to bind wood particles. The most common types of glue are fossil fuel derived, such as phenol formaldehyde, urea formaldehyde, melamine formaldehyde and methylene diphenyl diisocynate (MDI). They are widely popular as they are economical, abundant and their performance characteristics are well understood. (more…)
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Apr
North Dakota Corn Utilization Council names Jean Henning Executive Director
North Dakota Corn Utilization Council names Jean Henning Executive Director
FARGO, North Dakota — April 4, 2019 — The North Dakota Corn Utilization Council announced that Jean Henning will serve as Executive Director.
ND Corn Council names Jean Henning Executive Director
“We are grateful for Jean’s leadership as Interim Executive Director since January,” said Terry Wehlander, Chairman. “Jean has been with North Dakota Corn for four years, and we look forward to continuing to work with her as we further the mission of the Council to create a healthy, profitable business climate for the northern corn industry.”
“We are excited to look for innovative new opportunities and ways to expand the market for North Dakota corn through research, education and promotion.” Henning said. “I look forward to working with our partnering organizations to maximize value for North Dakota corn farmers.”
Jean will oversee the effective operation of the North Dakota Corn Utilization Council. She will be responsible for administering the corn checkoff assessment programming in North Dakota as well as investing and leveraging North Dakota Corn Check-off resources for the funding of research, education, and market development.
The North Dakota Corn Utilization Council (NDCUC) was created in 1991 and consists of 7 members representing seven districts. The NDCUC oversees how North Dakota’s corn checkoff dollars are spent on research, education and promotion of corn and corn products.
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Mar
Structuring Corn Oil to Replace Saturated Fats
Shortening is a functional ingredient that has been widely used in the baking industry. Partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs), the core ingredient that was used to manufacture shortening, is banned by the FDA from food use. They are likely replaced by butter or tropical oils (palm oil and coconut oil). Certainly, the replacement of PHOs by palm or coconut oil is not a promising means since both oils contain extremely high amounts of saturated fatty acids. As a matter of fact, food manufacturers and scientists are seeking for alternative approaches that can replace PHOs and produce shortening that can mimic the physical properties of PHOs-based shortening while maintaining the balanced fatty acid profile. (more…)
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Jan
Jean Henning named Interim Executive Director
ND Corn Council names Jean Henning Interim Executive Director
FARGO, North Dakota — January 14, 2019 — The North Dakota Corn Utilization Council announced that Jean Henning will serve as interim executive director until a decision regarding future leadership is made.
“We are thankful for Jean’s successful efforts of promoting North Dakota corn over the past four years,” said Terry Wehlander, chairman. “Jean has previously served as the financial and research director for the council and a decision will be made regarding the executive director position at the April Council meeting.”
“In the interim and beyond, North Dakota Corn will continue its strategic focus of growing a healthy, profitable business climate for northern corn.” Wehlander said.
The North Dakota Corn Utilization Council (NDCUC) was created in 1991 and consists of 7 members representing seven districts. The NDCUC oversees how North Dakota’s corn checkoff dollars are spent on research, education and promotion of corn and corn products.
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Jan
ND Corn mourns the loss of Executive Director Dale Ihry
ND Corn mourns the loss of Executive Director Dale Ihry
Fargo, North Dakota – January 4, 2018 – It is with deep sadness that we announce that Dale Ihry, Executive Director of the North Dakota Corn Utilization Council and the North Dakota Corn Growers Association, died Thursday due to complications from a recent illness. The entire ND Corn family mourns his loss.
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Nov
North Dakota Corn Growers Association welcomes Elli Ressler
ND Corn Growers Association hires Elli Ressler
FARGO, North Dakota — November 5, 2018 — The North Dakota Corn Growers Association is pleased to announce the addition of Elli Ressler as the Growers Services Specialist.
Ressler graduated from North Dakota State University in May 2017 with a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics. She was most recently employed at the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association as the Special Projects Director. (more…)
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Nov
North Dakota Corn Utilization Council welcomes Heidie Haugo
ND Corn Utilization Council hires Heidie Haugo
FARGO, North Dakota — November 13, 2018 — The North Dakota Corn Utilization Council is pleased to announce the addition of Heidie Haugo to their staff as Communications Director.
Haugo graduated from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities in May 2017 with a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Education. She was most recently employed with the Minnesota Corn Growers Association as a District Field Manager for West Central Minnesota. “Growing up on a hog and crop farm in South Central Minnesota, and past experience with a state corn commodity organization, will be incredibly valuable as I work to advance the mission of the North Dakota Corn Utilization Council,” says Haugo. “I look forward to working with and for corn farmers statewide.” (more…)
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Jul
ND Corn Growers Association elects leadership, new board members
The North Dakota Corn Growers Association (NDCGA) elected their executive officers to lead the organization and welcomed two new board members, with terms starting July 1, 2018.