Today, podcast series speaks with Dr. Jack Gardiner, the biologist selected to manage the NCGA-sponsored project developing software tools to be incorporated into the Maize Genetics and Genomics Database.

Today, this series caught up with Maryland farmer Chip Bowling following a hiatus during which he conducted a successful campaign for a seat on the National Corn Growers Association's Corn Board.

Today, Off the Cob speaks with Carolyn Lawrence, a research geneticist with the USDA's Agricultural Research Service.

Off the Cob spoke with NCGA First Vice President-Elect Pam Johnson about her recent election to the post, the vice presidential ratification vote that will occur during Corn Congress, and her views on leadership.

Off the Cob speaks with Iowa Corn Growers Association CEO Craig Floss for a look at the organizations efforts to reach consumers with serious messages about corn through entertainment channels they already enjoy.

Field Notes visited with Illinois grower Tom Martin to see how his crop is progressing and how he views newly released USDA reports indicating corn farmers planted 92.3 million acres in 2011, up five percent from 2010.

Field Notes growers Sam Hancock of Kentucky and DeVonna Zeug of Minnesota jointly discuss their current on-farm activities, their perspectives on this summer weather and share their plans for the next few weeks.

Off the Cob speaks with North Dakota Corn Growers Association Executive Director Tom Lilja for a look at the organizations efforts to provide consumers with both knowledge and choices at the pump.

Field Notes spoke with Kentucky farmer Sam Hancock. The first participant to finish planting, Hancock reported that, once the rains that delayed planting ceased, unseasonably hot, dry conditions are now the cause for concern.

Off the Cob speaks with Kentucky Corn Growers Association Executive Director Laura Knoth for a look at Kentucky's Crop Observation and Research Education program.