Partnerships

Fifteen Years of CommonGround Minnesota

Reading Time: 4 minutesCommonGround Minnesota is celebrating 15 years of connecting farmers and consumers by sharing firsthand stories about how food is grown and raised in Minnesota.

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Investigating a new, more efficient path from corn-to-energy

Reading Time: 3 minutesWith support from the corn checkoff, University of Minnesota researcher Dr. Paul Dauenhauer is exploring new technology that could make it possible to convert corn into another biofuel: methanol.

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The crop is innovation: University of Minnesota’s Center for Sustainable Polymers

Reading Time: 5 minutesA decade-long partnership between CSP and Minnesota corn farmers has resulted in a handful of revolutionary products and processes, with more on the horizon

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How Minnesota Corn Builds Consumer Demand for Biofuels

Reading Time: 3 minutesMinnesota Corn invests in strategic partnerships and targeted outreach campaigns that reach consumers where they are

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U.S. Corn, Ethanol Exports Increase with One Month of Reporting Remaining

Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn market year 2024/2025, global demand for ethanol has seen significant growth.

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Photos: Taiwan trade delegation visits Minnesota

Reading Time: < 1 minuteMinnesota Corn recently welcomed a delegation from Taiwan, which included government officials, academics, and senior industry leaders.

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Five Questions for NCGA’s New Board President

Reading Time: 3 minutesNCGA VP of Public Policy Lesly McNitt interviews new board president Jed Bower about his background and priorities for 2025-26.

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Minnesota Corn Joins Trade Mission to Canada on Clean Fuels Regulations

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe USGBC delegation met with federal offices that have a connection to the regulations, which drive significant biofuel demand in Canada.

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Analysis: Corn checkoff delivers strong ROI

Reading Time: 2 minutesIncremental increases in market development spending yield measurable returns, according to a new analysis of the Minnesota corn checkoff.

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