10 reasons to visit the MCGA tent at Farmfest next week
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The Minnesota Corn Growers Association (MCGA) will be at Farmfest this year and they want you to stop by their tent and say hello.
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68 percent of Minnesota corn crop in good to excellent condition
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The latest USDA crop progress report says 68 percent of the Minnesota corn crop is in good to excellent condition. The report also said 61 percent of corn was at or beyond the silking stage,
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20 Minnesota corn farmers attend Corn Congress, make Hill visits in DC
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Written by Jonathan Eisenthal
Coming from across the state, 20 grower-leaders from Minnesota’s corn organizations visited members of Congress, their key aides and other government officials to register their concern about the uncertainty created by current deliberations over changes to water quality regulations under consideration at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
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Speak for Yourself program helps farmers tell their own story
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Today’s consumers are more curious than ever before about modern agriculture and where their food comes from. That creates new challenges for farmers — the people tasked with growing food for the entire world.
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Klobuchar, Grassley call for investigation of ethanol sales restrictions
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U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar, a democrat from Minnesota, and Chuck Grassley, an Iowa republican, are calling for a federal investigation to determine whether Big Oil companies have engaged in practices that restrict the sales of higher blends of ethanol.
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Tasseldega Nights by the numbers: MCGA racing promotion makes an impact
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Minnesota’s corn farmers brought free racing to Elko Speedway and Deer Creek Speedway this summer through “Tasseldega Nights,” a unique and fun promotion created to connect with racing fans and consumers about clean,
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Future of ag rail service is "all about communications"
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By Jonathan Eisenthal
A forum in Alexandria sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture allowed farmers to share their concerns with railroad companies about the problems created by lack of timely rail service,
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10-year-old "cool runner" using ethanol to fuel her drag racing career
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By Jonathan Eisenthal
Ten-year-old Gloria Hansen plans to launch her racing career this month.
When she gets behind the wheel,
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Ethanol powering more Minnesota race car drivers
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For Cole Queensland, using ethanol in his USRA Modified race car has been a smooth transition. So smooth, in fact, it’s helped Queensland get off to his best start in 14 years of racing.
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