Lincoln, Neb. – Nebraska Corn is proud and appreciative of Dan Wesely, who recently completed his service on the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) Board at the end of September. Wesely served on the Board since 2021.
Wesely farms both corn and soybeans in Morse Bluff, Neb. on his fifth-generation family farm. Their operation is 75% irrigated.
Previously, he has served as chair of the Governance Committee as well as Corn Board liaison to the Sustainable Ag Research and Member and Consumer Engagement Action Teams. He represented the Association as liaison to the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. Prior to joining the Corn Board, he chaired the Market Development Action Team and the Food, Feed and Industrial Action Team.
At the state level, he is a past chair of the Nebraska Corn Growers Association, Saunder’s County Corn Growers Association and previously served as president of the North Bend Central School Board.
“Dan has been a pillar and a role model in the corn industry, both in Nebraska and across the nation,” said Michael Dibbern, president of the Nebraska Corn Growers Association. “He exemplifies servant leadership and a genuine commitment to our industry. For many young farmers, he’s the inspiration behind our decisions to take on leadership roles, laying the groundwork for future leaders.”
Wesely has a passion for service for others, a quality that was evident as he served the nation’s corn farmers.
“I had the privilege of serving with Dan on the National Corn Board, which was a true honor to sit next to him at the table,” said Brandon Hunnicutt, chairman of the Nebraska Corn Board. “In tough decision-making moments, Dan’s thoughtful questions were invaluable. He’d ask the important and hard ones, seeking answers that ultimately benefited corn farmers and the industry as a whole.”
State delegates elect 15 farmers from across the country to serve 3-year terms representing the corn industry on the national level.
The Nebraska Corn Board is funded through a producer checkoff investment of a one-cent-per-bushel on all corn marketed in the state and is managed by nine farmer directors. The mission of the Nebraska Corn Board is to increase the value and sustainability of Nebraska corn through promotion, market development and research.
The Nebraska Corn Growers Association (NeCGA) is a grassroots commodity organization that works to advance Nebraska corn farmers through leadership, policy and education. NeCGA has more than 2,400 dues-paying members in Nebraska. NeCGA is affiliated with the National Corn Growers Association, which has more than 36,000 dues-paying members nationwide.
