KCGA
What does KCGA stand for?
Kansas Corn Growers Association
What does KCC stand for?
Kansas Corn Commission
Who is the KS Corn CEO?
Josh Roe
What does National Corn Growers Association (or any of their state affiliates) do on behalf of farmers?
National Corn Growers Association represents nearly 40,000 dues-paying corn farmers nationwide and the interests of more than 300,000 growers who contribute through corn checkoff programs in their states. NCGA and its affiliated state organizations work together to create and increase opportunities for corn growers.
What did the baby corn say to the mom corn?
Where's pop corn?
Name a seed company that participates in KS Corn's Seed Partner Program? (For every 3 year membership, you receive a free bag of corn seed from one of our many participating seed partners)
Agrigold, Beck's, Brevant, Channel, DynaGro, Golden Harvest, Hoegemeyer, LG Seeds, Mustang Seed, NK Seeds, Ohlde, Pioneer, Renk Seed, Taylor Seed Farms
Name a partner of the Kansas Corn Commission who works on behalf of farmers to develop new markets.
US Grains Council, US Meat Export Federation, US Poultry and Egg Export Council, KSU International Grains Program, Renewable Fuels Association, Growth Energy, and more!
What is our state's top producing crop, by bushels?
Corn!
Name a product with corn as an ingredient.
Starch, Syrup, Sweeteners, Plastics, Polymers, Ethanol, DDGs, Gluten Feed, Gluten Meal, Corn Oil, Toothpaste (Sorbitol), Citric Acid, Vitamins, Yogurt, Gum, Cosmetics, Shampoo, Handsoap, Windex, Crayons, Fireworks, Pet Food, Hand Sanitizer, and many more!
Why did the scarecrow win an award?
He was Out-Standing in his field!
Name a key issue that KCGA works on
There are many! Major issues include Ethanol, Trade, Livestock, Water, Crop Protection and more!
How many students did KS Corn STEM programs reach last year (2023-2024)?
Over 100,000!
Name the top 3 consumers (customers) of Kansas Corn.
Kansas Livestock Industry
Kansas Ethanol Industry
Exports
Who is our top export market for corn?
Mexico
What did the person being stalked in a corn maze say?
It was "ear"ie
Name a KCGA board member, bonus points for the President.
JD Hanna, President
Matt Splitter, Vice President
Brett Grauerholz, Secretary
Emma Jenks, Treasurer
Tanner McNinch
Ben McClure
Brent Rogers
Jeff Albers
Chad Epler
Kent Moore
Name a KS Corn Commissioner, bonus points for the chairman!
Kent Moore, Chairman
Paige Clawson, Vice Chairman
Randy Small
Krystale Nietzel
Brian Baalman
Dennis McNinch
Mike Brzon
Derek Belton
Griff Howard
What is the top customer of Kansas Corn products?
Exported out of State
How many lbs of corn are in a bushel?
56 lbs
What do you call a single, solitary kernel of corn?
A unicorn!
How many members does KCGA have?
Close more than 900
Name a research project or area KCC is currently invested in?
New Use Research (Clearflame Engines, Corn Plastics)
Agronomic Research
Soil Health Research
Water Technology Farms
How many bushels of corn did KS produce this past year 2024? (Jan 25 WASDE)
748.2 million bushels
Who is the worlds top producer of Corn? Bonus: Who is the worlds second largest producer of corn?
1. United States
2. China
What did the cornfield say when it heard rain coming?
That’s music to my ears!