CommonGround Minnesota debuts new website
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CommonGround Minnesota is a group of farm women who volunteer their time to share information about food and farming. To more effectively promote those conversations,
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“Ag is Everywhere” week to celebrate our ag sector, elevate issues
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The Minnesota Corn Growers Association (MCGA) has partnered with Fluence Media and WCCO Radio for “Ag is Everywhere” week, set for Aug. 2-8. With trade shows and fairs cancelled due to COVID-19,
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State’s ag sector calls for policy makers to finally pass Section 179 conformity
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Minnesota’s ag sector has come together to urge the Minnesota Legislature to pass full Section 179 conformity during an August special session. Ten groups, including the Minnesota Corn Growers Association (MCGA),
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Legislative Update: DC fly-in focuses on relief, trade and ethanol with legislators
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(MCGA directors met with Rep. Peterson, who also chairs the House Ag Committee)
By Amanda Bilek, senior public policy director for the Minnesota Corn Growers Association
Although COVID-19 has changed many day-to-day operations and face-to-face meetings are limited,
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Uplifting rural communities during trying times
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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is being felt across Minnesota, affecting Greater Minnesota communities and the Twin Cities alike. Restaurants are empty, Main Street businesses are closed,
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Legislative Update: Special session adjourns and MCGA heads to Washington (virtually)
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By Amanda Bilek, senior public policy director for the Minnesota Corn Growers Association
Congress returned to D.C. this week following a two-week Independence Day recess with a long to-do list before the scheduled August recess.
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‘Ethanol Answer Man’ Larry Johnson remembered
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Former Minnesota Corn Growers Association (MCGA) President and ethanol pioneer Larry Johnson passed away over the weekend. In addition to his work as a director of MCGA and the National Corn Growers Association,
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Developing a greener, corn-based plastic
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Minnesota’s
corn farmers support the University of Minnesota’s Center for Sustainable
Polymers (CSP) in their mission to develop the next generation of bioplastics.
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MCGA Director Brian Thalmann elected to National Corn Board
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Minnesota Corn Growers Association (MCGA) board member Brian Thalmann was elected to the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) Corn Board during July Corn Congress, which was held virtually.
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