Colorado Corn
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IRF Root Study
Overview – Root Architecture study at the Irrigation Research Farm
The Colorado Corn Growers (CCGA) and the Irrigation Research Foundation (IRF) joined forces in 2008 to evaluate differences in corn rooting patterns. At the farm north of Yuma, Colorado, The study was designed to initiate research in three key areas of study, each addressing a significant question related to root development of corn hybrids known to be good performers in low water conditions for the Northeast Colorado region:
Executive Committees
The Executive Committees are defined by elected position on each board, made up of the President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer, and Past President (in the case of the Growers Association).
Market Development
Market Development Action Team (MDAT)
The Market Development Action Team was established to oversee and provide input on various Colorado Corn market development projects. We are currently engaged in an ethanol Blender Pump Pilot project, implementing an ethanol infrastructure grant through an Advancing Colorado’s Renewable Energy (ACRE) program, United States Meat Export Federation funding, and many other promotional and educational activities.
Farm Safety
The High Plains Intermountain Center for Agricultural Health and Safety (HICAHS) is dedicated to the improvement of the occupational health, safety, and well-being of the residents of Colorado, the High Plains, and the Rocky Mountain Region.
CWCB "Alternatives to Buy & Dry"
Colorado Water Conservation Board Grant
Alternative Agricultural Water Transfer Methods
Research Action Team
Research Action Team (RAT)
The Research Action Team was established to oversee and provide input on various Colorado Corn research projects. We are currently engaged in studies relating to Colorado Water Conservation Board “Alternatives to Buy and Dry”, Root Architecture Studies at the Irrigation Research Foundation Farm, Ammonia Volatilization & Deposition, Corn Production Best Management Practices Resource Manual, and Farm Safety Research Studies in collaboration with High Plains Intermountain Center for Agricultural Health & Safety (HICAHS).
What's New
Poll Unveils HSUS Shell Game
Consumer Group Reminds Americans that Less than One Percent of Donations to HSUS Benefit Local Pet Shelters
WASHINGTON, March 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Seventy-one percent of Americans questioned in a new opinion poll wrongly believe the Humane Society of the
Sponsorship
We work on behalf of our producers and the agricultural industry providing value related to market development, promotion, information, research, and critical resource protection.
We invite you to partner with us in reaching out to the agricultural and rural communities in Colorado.
Corporate Sponsorship Packages Diamond-$5,000 Annual Sponsorship
