MCR&PC election results announced
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The Minnesota Corn Research & Promotion Council (MCR&PC) held elections this spring. Here are the MCR&PC election results: Doug Albin (District 1, 2 &
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Keep seed stewardship top-of-mind this planting season
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As farmers start to gear up for the 2021 planting season, growers are reminded of the importance of good seed stewardship.
The American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) Guide to Seed Treatment Stewardship covers the safe handling and transport of seeds,
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Targeting Smart Nitrogen
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Written by Jonathan Eisenthal
Smart Nitrogen costs a farmer extra, but so does losing nitrogen to the environment. Kelly Nelson, a professor of plant sciences at University of Missouri’s Greenley Research Center has been working with Smart Nitrogen or ESN since the early 2000s.
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Grassroots Leaders: Rodney Moe
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The Minnesota Corn Growers Association and Minnesota Corn Research & Promotion Council are farmer-led grassroots organizations focused on identifying and promoting opportunities for corn farmers.
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The March 2021 issue of Corn Talk is out
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The issue highlights state and federal legislative priorities in the year ahead, statewide marketing efforts to reach consumers about the benefits of Unleaded 88, and a Q&A with local radio and music star Chris Hawkey on why he’s an UNL88 fan.
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Innovation Grant Program announces 2021 projects
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The Minnesota Corn Innovation Grant Program returns for its sixth year of funding farmer-led research aimed at improving on-farm conservation and sustainability. The state’s corn farmers once again answered the call for unique,
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UMN Extension hosts “Strategic Farming” Webinar Series
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Written by Jonathan Eisenthal
Every Wednesday since early January, from 8:30 to 9 a.m., the best minds in ag research in the north central U.S.
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County scholarships open to future ag leaders
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County corn organizations across the state support future agricultural leaders in their area through scholarships for students pursuing a degree in agriculture or an agriculture-related field.
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Nitrogen Smart to hold virtual events in February, March
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University of Minnesota Extension’s Nitrogen Smart program has put in-person programming on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and will instead be holding a series of live,
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