EPA announces it will not further reduce biofuel volumes in 2018
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Following the reversal of proposals that would undermine the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), 64 lawmakers in the U.S.
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Registration now open for 2018 Ag EXPO
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MN Ag EXPO will take over Mankato Jan. 24-25, 2018, at the Verizon Wireless Center. The biggest and best agricultural show in Minnesota features an excellent list of exhibitors and an engaging lineup of speakers.
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Innovation Grant Spotlight: Hicks family brings science home to the farm
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(Photo: The Hicks family, who received the Innovation Grant, in order—David Hicks, Adam Hicks, Brian Hicks, Michelle Hicks, Madelynne Hicks, Mariah Hicks, Mercedes Hicks and in front is Stephen Hicks.)
Written by Jonathan Eisenthal
The 2017 Innovation Grant Program is well underway,
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A week of farm visits for gubernatorial candidates
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The first week of corn farm visits by 2018 candidates for Minnesota governor is in the books, with four candidates making it out to family farms to discuss the importance of agriculture.
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MCGA sweepstakes asks fans to name favorite Minnesota United moment
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As part of its season-long partnership with the Minnesota United FC, the Minnesota Corn Growers Association (MCGA) partnered with the Twin Cities Major League Soccer team for a sweepstakes that asks fans to choose their favorite moment from the team’s inaugural season.
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Program details State Fair experience from 4-H perspective
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The Minnesota State Fair may have wrapped up on Labor Day weekend, but fans can relive the “Great Minnesota Get-Together” from the 4-H perspective with “Minnesota 4-H: Growing True Leaders.”
Sponsored by the Minnesota Corn Growers Association (MCGA),
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Rain falling on late maturing crops poses challenge for MN farmers
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Written by Jonathan Eisenthal
Farmers in West Central, Southwest and Southeastern regions of Minnesota are dealing with various levels of cold and wet that have halted the progress of soybean harvest and pushed corn harvest off for many until at least later this week.
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MN gubernatorial candidates visit local corn farms
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Representative Erin Murphy with MCGA board member Les Anderson in the first of many visits by gubernatorial candidates
The Minnesota Corn Growers Association (MCGA) will be hosting 2018 gubernatorial candidates on family farms throughout Minnesota beginning Friday in an effort to build a greater understanding of modern farm practices and develop relationships with candidates from both political parties.
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U of M Extension offering free financial consulting to farmers
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With four years of low commodity prices and no clear sign of a turnaround, University of Minnesota Extension services has started offering one-to-one financial counseling to farmers in financial stress at no cost.
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