About

About MCR&PC

In 1990, the Minnesota Corn Growers Association (MCGA) worked to pass a statewide producer referendum that created the Minnesota Corn Research & Promotion Council (MCR&PC). This law provided for 1/2 cent per bushel at the first point of sale, to be collected and used for the promotion, communication and research of Minnesota corn. In 2009, Minnesota corn producers passed a referendum conducted by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture to increase the state corn checkoff rate from 1/2 cent to 1 cent per bushel. This effort is targeted at creating opportunities for increased profitability for Minnesota corn farmers.

The shared mission of MCGA and MCR&PC is to identify and promote opportunities for corn farmers, while enhancing quality of life. Although these two organizations are separate and distinct entities, they share the common goal of expanding the use, marketing, and efficient, environmentally sound production of corn while helping others understand the value and importance of corn production to our nation’s economy.

See how your Minnesota corn check-off is at work for you.

MCR&PC Promotion Order

MCR&PC Statues and Rules

Minnesota corn farmers are continuously working to improve and become better stewards of our state's natural resources while maintaining a thriving rural economy.

Vision Statement
Minnesota's corn farmers will become the most sustainable and environmentally responsible corn farmers in the United States.
Promote
Sustainability Programs
We encourage Minnesota's corn farmers to research, evaluate and engage in a sustainability program that best fits the needs of their farm.
Support Innovation
We will significantly expand our efforts to increase innovative practices.
Advocate
Best Practices
We will promote best practices for nitrogen management in Minnesota corn production.
Foster New Uses
We will identify and promote new opportunities for corn in the production of sustainable polymers, ethanol and bio-based chemicals.
Strengthen
Partnerships
We will commit to working collaboratively with a variety of partners to achieve success in fulfilling our vision.

MCR&PC Members

Doug Albin
Doug Albin
Council Member
District: 1, 2, 4
Clarkfield, MN
P: 320-383-2338
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Chad Willis
Chad Willis
Council Member
Districts: 3, 5, 6
Willmar, MN
P: 320-235-4452
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Gary Prescher
Gary Prescher
Chair
District: 8
Delavan, MN
P: 507-525-7671
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Scott Winslow
Council Member
District: 9
Fountain, MN
P: 507-951-0363
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Brandon Fast
Brandon Fast
Council Member
District: 7
Mountain Lake, MN
P: 507-220-8275
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James O’Connor
Council Member
District: 8
Blooming Prairie, MN
P: 507-456-5330
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Duane Epland
Vice Chair
District: 8
Twin Lakes, MN
P: 507-852-3485
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David Vipond
Council Member
District: 1, 2 and 4
Mahnomen, MN
P: 218-556-9780
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Rodney Moe
Council Member
District: 9
Waltham, MN
P: 952-237-9808
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John Mages
Treasurer
District: 3,5,6
Belgrade, MN
P: 320-248-1908
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Jordan Goblish
Secretary
District: 7
Vesta, MN
P: 507-829-1589
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