Minnesota Corn in the news
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From co-hosting Tuesday’s Greater Minnesota Gubernatorial Debate to President Trump’s long-awaited announcement on year-round E15 sales, it has been a busy week in the corn world,
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Minnesota Corn Research & Promotion Council now accepting research proposals via online portal
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The Minnesota Corn Research & Promotion Council (MCR&PC) is now accepting research proposals related to corn production and stewardship, and expanded uses for corn. From research focused on soil fertility and nutrient management to new product developments utilizing corn,
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National Farm Safety and Health Week brings important pre-harvest message
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This week is National Farm Safety and Health Week—an annual reminder for the nation’s farmers to take time prior to harvest to ensure the proper precautions are taken on the farm to keep operators safe.
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National Corn Growers Association announces new CEO
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The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) Corn Board has named Jon Doggett as the organization’s new chief executive officer. Effective immediately, Doggett is the fifth CEO in the organization’s 61-year history.
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Soil Health Partnership hires new executive director
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The Soil Health Partnership has hired Shefali Mehta, an agricultural and environmental economist, as its new executive director. Mehta takes over the long-term data intiative that measures and quantifies the impact of farm management practices known to promote healthy soils at a paramount time in the organization’s growth.
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Major Mexican pork producer visits MN to explore adding DDGS in their rations
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Granjas Carroll, the second-largest pork producer in Mexico, visited Minnesota last week to analyze re-introducing dried distillers’ grains (DDGS) into their rations. Hosted by the U.S.
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Former MCGA grower leader recognized as ethanol pioneer
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Written by Jonathan Eisenthal
American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) presented its Grassroots Award this year to Dale Tolifson, a long-time Minnesota Corn Growers Association (MCGA) grower leader and founding member of Chippewa Valley Ethanol Cooperative (CVEC).
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Get to know “A Greater Minnesota” and its vision for Minnesota agriculture
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The following was authored by A Greater Minnesota, which is a coalition of organizations dedicated to good farms, food and jobs in the state.
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Corn and photosynthesis at Farm Camp
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By Kenzie Barth, Minnesota Corn Growers Association intern
This week, District Field Manager Cara Soukup and I went to Farm Camp!
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