Next Gen Fuels Act reintroduced in U.S. House
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Today, the Next Generation Fuels Act, which would lower fuel prices, reduce carbon emissions, and help shore-up America’s energy security, was reintroduced in the U.S.
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Legislative update: MCGA continues advocacy for corn farmers
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By Amanda Bilek, Senior Public Policy Director
We have reached the halfway point in the Minnesota legislative session, and there are just a couple of weeks until the Legislature reaches a key committee deadline for passing finance bills out of the committee of jurisdiction.
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MCGA comments on EPA plan
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Written by Jonathan Eisenthal
Today, the Minnesota Corn Growers Association (MCGA) provided testimony in response to a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plan that would allow for year-round E15 sales in eight Midwestern states,
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MCGA responds to EPA’s approval of E15 proposal
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Today, for eight Midwestern states, including Minnesota, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approved a regulatory option to address the outdated rule barring summertime E15 sales that had been requested by the governors of the respective states.
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Grower-leaders advocate for corn farmers during Day on the Hill
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From left to right: House Minority Leader Lisa Demuth and Minnesota Corn grower-leaders Wes Beck, Dave Vipond, Brandon Fast, and Dana Allen-Tully.
On Tuesday,
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Ongoing funding proposed for soil health program
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A Minnesota Corn Growers Association (MCGA) supported pilot program that is providing farmers with grants for soil health projects and equipment could get ongoing state funding.
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MCGA urges challenge to Mexico ban
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The Minnesota Corn Growers Association (MCGA) is joining with other corn grower associations to urge the U.S. Trade Representative to initiate a dispute settlement under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) in response to Mexico’s proposed ban on GMO corn.
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Bill increasing biofuel availability heard
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A bill that would increase the availability of higher biofuel blends in Minnesota — a priority of the Minnesota Corn Growers Association (MCGA) — is taking its first steps this week at the state Legislature.
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Soil health grant program accepting applications
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A state program that will help farmers offset the cost of purchasing and retrofitting equipment needed to improve soil health has begun accepting applications.
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s Soil Health Financial Assistance Pilot Program will accept applications through March 20.
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