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Founding board, lawmakers, CSU Water Institute recognized by Colorado Corn
January 29, 2010

The 1979 founding board of the Colorado Corn Growers Association was chosen to receive the Jean Sirios President’s award at the organization’s annual banquet.  State Senator Mary Hodge and Representative Jerry Sonnenberg accepted Colorado Corn’s Legislator of the Year awards, while Reagan Waskom of the Colorado Water Institute received the Friend of Agriculture award.

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Annaul Meeting, Awards, Banquet

Ethanol ruling seen as good news for corn farmers
January 4, 2010

Staff reports,

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's announcement this week that a higher ethanol-gasoline blend is suitable for all 2001 and newer model vehicles is good news, said Mark Sponsler, CEO of Greeley-based Colorado Corn.

“The effort to clear the way for E15 represents a significant advancement for this nation and rural communities. Renewable fuels are a clean and secure alternative to fuels based on foreign crude oil.

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The Fence Post
E15, EPA, ethanol

New Overweight Limit Permits Available
December 22, 2009

 

On Jan. 1, 2010, farmers will be able to apply for a new tandem or triple axle overweight permit to haul loads up to but not exceeding 97,000 pounds. This new permit was a result of Colorado Corn’s efforts in the last legislative session.

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Overweight Permits, Trucks

Colorado Corn Banquet to Showcase Heartland Humor
December 2, 2009

Register Now For Colorado Corn Banquet

Look forward to laughing along with comedian Damian Mason as he takes a look at the lighter side of life and agriculture during Colorado Corn's annual banquet. Mason, who earned a degree in agricultural economics from Purdue, has honed his comedic writing and improvisation skills at Second City in Chicago. This legendary comedy revue literally set the stage for comedians such as John Belushi and Glida Radner.

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Annual Banquet

Corn Growers Welcomes Republican River Agreement
October 30, 2009

Colorado’s farmers  in the Republican River Basin will achieve a measure of their water conservation goals, thanks to an agreement announced earlier this week by Congresswoman Betsy Markey and Senator Michael Bennet. “While it’s unfortunate that Colorado’s farmers would be taking land out of production, the agreement will at least take the edge off the financial impact to farmers,” said Mark Sponsler, CEO of Colorado Corn.

The agreement allows the U.S.

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Conservation, CREP, Republican River, Water