SD Corn Utilization Council

Ensuring a Strong Future

South Dakota Corn Utilization Council (SDCUC) is one of the most active commodity organizations in the state. Our peer-elected producer board is tasked with consumer education efforts, developing and maintaining new and existing markets, promoting new uses and increasing profitability for all South Dakota corn producers.

The South Dakota Corn Growers Association successfully lobbied for the formation of SDCUC and the state’s One-Cent Checkoff program in 1988. SDCUC board members are elected by fellow South Dakota corn producers from their respective districts.

SDCUC is primarily responsible for collecting and administering the One-Cent Checkoff. This special fund makes utilization research possible, allowing SDCUC to develop new and innovative uses for corn and corn byproducts that benefit South Dakota corn producers.

Statewide Impact

SDCUC invests in expanding and establishing market uses for corn and ethanol co-products, such as distiller's grain, in South Dakota, the United States, and worldwide. It works to expand livestock production in South Dakota, too, helping that industry evolve and grow as economic factors change. 

The SDCUC also educates producers and consumers on economic, legislative and environmental topics that directly affect the state of South Dakota.

South Dakota producers, through SDCUC Checkoff dollars, also fund the U.S. Grains Council, U.S. Meat Export Federation and the National Corn Growers Association.

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South Dakota Corn Utilization Council Board Members