As technology improves and yields continue to grow, it is important to expand current markets and build future marketing opportunities for corn producers. Thanks to the hard work and innovative ideas of corn growers, value-added ventures such as corn-based ethanol, corn plastics and expanded exports have led to stronger prices for corn.

As in any industry, research remains the foundation for future expansion and growth. Hybrid technology over the past five years has provided phenomenal results in both plant health and corn yields. This new technology also brings the opportunity for the development of value-enhanced markets that can provide attractive incentives to Missouri corn producers. At Missouri Corn, we are committed to developing new value-added markets for Missouri’s corn producers. Our hybrid corn trait trials provide us with valuable information to identify and build new markets.

We work in cooperation with all seed companies across the state to evaluate their newest corn hybrids not only on yield but in trait expression as well.

Missouri Corn utilizes QTSolutions™ to facilitate value-added marketing opportunities for corn producer groups across the state. An example of the impact QTSolutions™ can provide producers is the value-added marketing opportunity that provided greater than 1 million dollars in corn premiums to Missouri producers over the past four years. QTSolutions™ also provides Missouri Corn with a mechanism to leverage and extend checkoff dollars in grant management.

For further information on market development opportunities, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  at (800) 827-4181.