The Minnesota Corn Growers Association (MCGA) is proud to unveil the Ag Insider, a monthly e-newsletter created for future leaders in the world of agriculture. Free to subscribe, the newsletter will deliver the news young adults need to know as they pursue a career in ag.
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Field Work podcast to host a meet-and-greet in Minnesota Corn tent during Farmfest
Mitchell Hora (left) and Zach Johnson are the hosts of Field Work
Another reason the Minnesota Corn tent will be the place to be at Farmfest: The hosts of the Field Work podcast will be taking over Tent 702 on Tuesday for a meet-and-greet before they record an episode of the show at Farmfest later in the day.
Read more >USDA announces second round of trade support for farmers
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.
Read more >Corn celebrated as key ingredient in national whiskey competition
The annual Heartland Whiskey Competition is an opportunity to highlight the important role corn farmers play in creating premium whiskey distilled nationwide. The 2019 Heartland Whiskey Competition, held in Chicago,
Read more >WCCO Radio to join Minnesota Corn at Farmfest
(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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