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Henning to lead North Dakota Corn Utilization Council

The North Dakota Corn Utilization Council (NDCUC) announced that Jean Henning will serve as Executive Director.

"We are grateful for Jean's leadership as Interim Executive Director since January," said Terry Wehlander, Chairman. "Jean has been with North Dakota Corn for four years, and we look forward to continuing to work with her as we further the mission of the Council to create a healthy, profitable business climate for the northern corn industry."

"We are excited to look for innovative new opportunities and ways to expand the market for North Dakota corn through research, education and promotion." Henning said. "I look forward to working with our partnering organizations to maximize value for North Dakota corn farmers."

Jean will oversee the effective operation of the North Dakota Corn Utilization Council. She will be responsible for administering the corn checkoff assessment programming in North Dakota as well as investing and leveraging North Dakota Corn check-off resources for the funding of research, education and market development.

The NDCUC and the North Dakota Corn Growers Association (NDCGA) have elected executive officers to lead the organizations and welcomed new members, with terms starting April 1, 2019 for the NDCUC and July, 1 2019 for the NDCGA.

The North Dakota Corn Growers Association (NDCGA) is a farmer-led organization focusing on policy that impacts North Dakota corn producers. The NDCGA consists of 14 growers from seven districts along with two at-large directors.

Together, the two work to grow a healthy, profitable business climate for North Dakota corn.