we caught up with Illinois grower Tom Martin to review this year's growing season and discuss what he plans to do this winter.

we caught up with Maryland grower and National Corn Growers Association Corn Board Member Chip Bowling to review this year's growing season and discuss what he plans to do this winter.

Off the Cob then spoke with Lynn Chrisp, who farms in Kenesaw, Neb. Along with his wife, Michele, Chrisp runs a 1,150 acre irrigated farm producing corn and soybeans.

Off the Cob spoke with Bob Bowman, a farmer from DeWitt, Iowa. On his multi-generational family farm, he produces corn, soybeans and livestock.

Off the Cob spoke with Keith Alverson, a farmer from Chester, S.D. Together with his wife, Kari, his parents and his aunt and uncle, he operates a sixth-generation grain farm growing 2,600 acres of corn and soybeans.

Off the Cob spoke with returning Corn Board member Martin Barbre, a farmer from Carmi, Ill. and NCGA member for more than two decades.

Chip Bowling A third generation farmer he operates a 1,400-acre grain farm growing corn, wheat, barley and grain sorghum.

Off the Cob sat down with her to discuss where she sees the industry heading and her overall priorities for the board over the coming year.

Off the Cob spoke with the new president to explore his views on what lies ahead for corn farmers in 2012, the challenges he expects the board to face, and some of the programs he is excited to see coming to fruition.

Off the Cob podcast series sat down with Schott today to discuss the highlights of his presidency, his outlook for the coming year, and to ask his advice for farmers considering volunteering for leadership roles.