Mabel corn farmer makes his mark in Corn Yield Contest
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written by Jonathan Eisenthal
Despite a late start and below-normal temperatures for much of the growing season, Minnesota’s corn farmers still brought in the bushels.
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Forum attendees seek to find common ground on GMO labelling issue
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Written by Mark Hamerlinck
I’ll admit my expectations were low as I entered the conference room where dozens of educators, activists,
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Statement from MCGA President Bruce Peterson on Gov. Dayton’s planned buffer proposal
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The following is a statement from Bruce Peterson, a farmer in Northfield and President of the Minnesota Corn Growers Association, on Gov. Dayton’s plan to propose 50-feet of buffer strips along all Minnesota waterways:
“By investing $4 million annually in third-party research through institutions like the University of Minnesota,
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With $9 million from USDA, Water Quality Certification goes statewide
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Written by Jonathan Eisenthal
Twenty-eight farmers signed up for and helped tweak Minnesota’s Ag Water Quality Certification program during its pilot phase.
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Minnesota Crop Nutrient Management Conference set for Feb. 9
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Last year, a record crowd of more than 450 farmers, crop consultants and agriculture professionals attended the Minnesota Crop Nutrient Management Conference.
Organizers are hoping for an even bigger turnout this year when the Crop Nutrient Management Conference kicks off at 8:30 a.m.
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Minnesota Corn Growers Association shines on national recruitment stage
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With a record 7,107 members, the Minnesota Corn Growers Association (MCGA) exceeded its membership goals in 2014. MCGA remains one of the largest grassroots farm organizations in the country and one of the few ag organizations active on the county,
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PUMP chronicles our dependence on oil, and how ethanol can help break it
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It is currently minus-1 degree in Minneapolis, Minn. Head about 200 miles north to Bemidji and it’s minus-6. Travel to corn country in southern Minnesota and it’s minus-8.
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5 reasons why ethanol's future is bright despite today's cheap gas prices
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“What’s going to happen with ethanol now that gas is so cheap?”
This is a question corn farmers and biofuels supporters have been asked more and more over the last couple of weeks.
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MCGA Radio: Get ready for Beef U
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Minnesota’s corn farmers are proud to partner with the Minnesota Beef Council and the University of Minnesota on Beef U,
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