Episode Details

Derek Heckman, a Colorado corn farmer and Colorado Corn Promotion Council board member, discussed the recent Corn Congress in Washington, D.C., where 126 delegates and numerous association members gathered. Key topics included the election of four new board members and efforts to promote E15 fuel, which could potentially move 2 billion bushels of corn annually. Heckman emphasized the need for year-round E15 mandates to alleviate low corn prices and high input costs. Additionally, he highlighted the importance of trade, particularly the impact of tariffs and the need for improved river locks to facilitate trade. He also mentioned the benefits of increased funding for market development programs.