As part of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released proposed 2020 Renewable Volume Obligations (RVO) last week. While the proposed rule maintains 15 billion gallons for conventional ethanol,
Read more >Month: July 2019
MCGA to advocate for federal priorities in Washington
Minnesota Corn Growers Association (MCGA) directors will travel to Washington, D.C., next week to meet with fellow corn farmer leaders from other states during National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) Corn Congress.
Read more >The latest farm research showcased at U of M Field Day
(Professor Jeff Coulter discusses the latest in corn agronomy at the field day)
Written by Jonathan Eisenthal
The annual Agronomy Field Tour at the University of Minnesota Southern Outreach and Research Center in Waseca brought out University of Minnesota researchers to discuss the latest research impacting on-farm practices.
Read more >Corn’s pivotal role in supporting rural Minnesota
The “MN Corn Grows MN” campaign was launched to share information with all Minnesotans about the impact of corn farming on the overall growth of the state. In Greater Minnesota,
Read more >The latest on Prevented Planting, Disaster Aid, and Trade Assistance
Farmers nationwide have been impacted by poor weather, low prices and trade disruption. Crop insurance, disaster assistance and trade assistance payments will help farmers survive what has been a challenging 2019 crop season,
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