By Nebraska Corn Board
LINCOLN, Neb. - The Nebraska Corn Board (NCB) has now opened the internship application period for seven internship experiences beginning in May 2026. The internships vary in location, focus and scope but are designed to provide students with an overview of Nebraska’s corn industry through real-world professional experiences.
Five of the seven internships are summer-long experiences, with four based outside the state of Nebraska. Many of the internships are with cooperating partners of NCB. The two positions based with the Nebraska Corn office are yearlong internships.
2026-2027 Internship Opportunities:
Communications and Event Management Internship
Host: Nebraska Corn
Location: Lincoln, Nebraska
Duration: Summer 2026 and/or 2026-2027 School Year
Application Due Date: October 10, 2025
Research and Demand Internship
Host: Nebraska Corn Board
Location: Lincoln, Nebraska
Duration: Summer 2026 and/or 2026-2027 School Year
Application Due Date: October 10, 2025
Communications and Investor Relations Internship
Host: National Corn Growers Association
Location: St. Louis, Missouri
Duration: Summer 2026
Application Due Date: October 11, 2025
Public Policy and Analysis Internship
Host: National Corn Growers Association
Location: Washington, D.C.
Duration: Summer 2026
Application Due Date: October 10, 2025
Agriculture Broadcasting and Digital Communications Internship
Host: Nebraska Rural Radio Association and Market Journal
Location: Lincoln, Nebraska
Duration: Summer 2026
Application Due Date: October 10, 2025
Event Management Internship
Host: U.S. Grains and BioProducts Council
Location: Washington, D.C.
Duration: Summer 2026
Application Due Date: October 10, 2025
Promotion and International Relations Internship
Host: U.S. Meat Export Federation
Location: Denver, Colorado
Duration: Summer 2026
Application Due Date: October 10, 2025
“Each year, the interns we recruit, and host raise the bar for the next, easily proving a high return on investment for the next generation,” said Brandon Hunnicutt, NCB chair.
“Each internship is uniquely poised and designed for various skills of undergraduate students who are delving into various future career areas. With agriculture being more than farming, these broad opportunities showcase how vast the industry is and the plentitude of skills needed for its success. We look forward to the next group of interns we will recruit, sponsor and host.”
Nebraska Corn Board internships are open to all college students, with a preference given to students enrolled in colleges or universities located in Nebraska. The application process can be found online at nebraskacorn.gov/internships/. The submission deadline is Friday, Oct. 10, 2025.
The Nebraska Corn Board is funded through a producer checkoff investment a one-cent-per-bushel on all corn marketed in the state and is managed by nine farmer directors. The mission of the Nebraska Corn Board is to increase the value and sustainability of Nebraska corn through promotion, market development and research.