Michigan Corn Growers Association members are reminiscing about their roots as part of their golden anniversary.
Southeast grower Doug Darling tells Brownfield his father was a founding farmer in 1972 when corn was only $1.10 per bushel.
“They wanted to see greater research, they wanted to see development of greater demand—how do we promote our commodities, our products overseas—what are the different uses?” he shares.
He says establishing a corn checkoff along with building the state’s ethanol sector have been two of the major successes.
