Month: July 2019

USDA announces second round of trade support for farmers

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released county payment rates for the Market Facilitation Program (MFP) today. Minnesota Corn Growers Association President Brian Thalmann released the following statement:

“The state’s corn farmers appreciate the quick rollout of the MFP program and USDA’s efforts to better reflect the impact of ongoing trade disputes.

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WCCO Radio to join Minnesota Corn at Farmfest

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(WCCO Host Dave Lee will return to the MCGA tent to speak with Minnesota Corn and other stakeholders from Minnesota’s ag sector)

The Minnesota Corn Growers Association (MCGA) has again partnered with WCCO News Radio and Fluence Media to help bring Farmfest to a statewide listening audience.

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