Minnesota Corn Growers Association

Olmsted/Wabasha County Corn & Soybean Growers Plot Day
2025-09-02 17:00 (America/Chicago) | MN
The Olmsted/Wabasha County Corn & Soybean Growers are hosting a plot day on September 2. Tour the plot and enjoy a free dinner!

Schedule: 5:00pm Registration
5:30pm Vittles

Location: At the plots of Ron, Serina, and Jim Speer & Jason LeVan
From Elgin, take county 25 West to 350th St. Plot is located 1.5 miles north on East side of road. Or 1/2 mile S of Hwy 247 on 350th St.

Rain day location – The Blacktop Bar & Grill in Elgin

OlmWab Plot Day Postcard 2025 (1)

Nicollet/Sibley County Corn Growers Fuel Promotion Event
2025-09-04 16:00 - 18:00 | Kwik Trip #466, 1305 S MINNESOTA AVE, St. Peter, Minnesota, 56082
The Nicollet/Sibley County Corn & Soybean Growers are holding a fuel event on Thursday, September 4 from 4:00-6:00pm at Kwik Trip #466 at 1305 S Minnesota Ave; St. Peter.

Discounts:
Unleaded 88 – $0.88 OFF RETAIL per gallon
E-85 – $0.85/gallon

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Fairbault County Corn & Soybean Growers Plot Day
2025-09-08 11:00 | Jeff Ignaszewski Farm, 61385 270th Street, Wells, MN, 56097, United States
Join the Fairbault County Corn & Soybean Growers at their plot day on September 8. Come tour the plot and enjoy a free lunch!

Schedule: 11:00am Plot Tour
Lunch to follow

Location: Jeff Ignazewski Farm
61385 270th St, Wells, MN 56097

Contact the Fairbault County Corn & Soybean Growers for more information at 507-317-1977

Faribault Plot Day Postcard 2025

Fillmore County Corn Growers Plot Day & Annual Meeting
2025-09-09 11:00 - 13:00 | MN
Join the Fillmore County Corn Growers for their Annual Meeting and Plot Day! Come tour the plot and enjoy a free lunch, new and current members welcome!

Date: September 9th
Schedule: 11:00am-1:00pm
Location: 1/2 mile East of Fountain on County 8. North side of road. Parking on South side by cemetery.

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Morrison/Crow Wing Corn Growers Plot Day
2025-09-09 15:00 - 18:00 | MN
The Morrison/Crow Wing County Corn Growers are hosting their irrigated test plot day on Tuesday, September 9 from 3:00-6:00pm.

Plot Location: Quarter mile north of the intersection of state highway 27 and county road 45 (jewel road) (East of Little Falls)

*A light meal will be provided

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Mower County Corn & Soybean Growers Plot Day
2025-09-11 11:00 | Corey Hansen Farm, 15588 540th Ave., Austin, MN, 55912, United States
The Mower County Corn & Soybean Growers are hosting a plot day on September 11th, we hope to see you there!

Schedule: 11:00am Plot Tour
12:00pm Steak Lunch
Rootbeer floats to follow lunch, sponsored by Compeer Financial

Location: Corey Hansen Farm
15588 540th Ave
Austin, Minn. 55912

Mower plot day 2025

Nicollet/Sibley County Corn & Soybean Growers Plot Day
2025-09-11 17:30 | Dan Widmer Farm, 46354 310th St, Gaylord, MN, 55334
The Nicollet/Sibley County Corn & Soybean Growers are holding their annual plot day on Thursday, September 11 at Dan Widmer’s farm.

Location: Dan Widmer’s Farm
46354 310th St, Gaylord, MN 55334

Schedule: 5:30pm Supper
6:00pm Plot Tour & Speaker

Speaker: Matthew Pfarr – University of Minnesota Extension Regional Educator, Crops

Matt has experience in medical internships, medical testing, agriculture research and agriculture production. Matt grew up in Sibley County and enjoys crop production and agriculture networking.

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Todd County Corn & Soybean Growers Fuel Promotion Event
2025-09-12 16:00 - 18:00 | Coborn’s Long Prairie, 645 Lake St S, Long Prairie, MN, 56347
Join the Todd County Corn & Soybean Growers at their fall fuel event on Friday, September 12 from 4:00-6:00pm at Coborn’s/Little Dukes in Long Prairie! There will also be a “Corn Grocery Giveaway” inside Coborn’s from 3:00-5:00pm or until gone!

Location: Coborn’s/Little Dukes – Long Prairie
645 Lake St S, Long Prairie, MN 56347

Discounts Offered:
E-15 – $1.15 off/ gal
E-30 – $1.30 off/gal
E-85 – $0.85/gal
Biodiesel – $1.20 off/gal

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Benton/Sherburne County Corn Growers 13th Annual Corncob Scramble
2025-09-16 09:00 | Territory Golf Course, St Cloud MN, 480 55th Ave SE, St Cloud, MN, 56304, United States
The Benton/Sherburne Corn Growers are hosting their annual golf tournament on Tuesday, September 16! This event is a great opportunity to connect with local farmers and other ag businesses, and the proceeds will fund their scholarship programs. Enjoy this day of networking and fellowship!

Location: Territory Golf Club
480 55th Ave SE, St Cloud, MN 56304

Schedule:
Registration and Driving Range – 9:00 AM
Announcements – 10:20 AM
Shotgun Start – 10:30 AM
Lunch Basket Provided at “The Shack”
Awards and Meal – 4:00 PM

For more information, visit https://2025-corncob-scramble.perfectgolfevent.com

Contact Mark with questions at mark.koch@compeer.com

BentonSherburne Golf Postcard 2025 (1)

Wright/Hennepin Corn Growers Fuel Promotion Event
2025-09-16 14:00 - 17:00 | Cokato Kwik Trip, 145 Broadway Ave N, Cokato, MN, 55321
The Wright/Hennepin Corn Growers are hosting a fuel promotion event at the Cokato Kwik Trip on September 16 from 2:00-5:00pm! We hope to see you there!

Location: Cokato Kwik Trip
145 Broadway Ave N, Cokato

Discount Offered: $0.88 off/gal of Unleaded 88

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East Central Corn Growers Annual Meeting
2025-09-24 18:00 | Pizza Pub, 202 N Rum River Dr, Princeton, MN, 55371
Join the East Central Corn Growers for their 2025 Annual Meeting on September 24th at 6:00pm at the Pizza Pub in Princeton. Enjoy a night out with great company, good food and drinks on us!

Location: Pizza Pub
202 N Rum River Dr, Princeton, MN

East Central Corn Growers Plot Day 2025

Brown County Corn & Soybean Growers Annual Meeting
2025-11-24 17:30 | Sleepy Eye Brewing Company, 121 Main St W, Sleepy Eye, MN
Join the Brown County Corn & Soybean Growers for their annual meeting on November 24 at the Sleepy Eye Brewing Company! Hear updates from Sergio Cabella Levia, Steve Commerford and Bruce Potter.

Schedule:
5:30pm Social Hour
6:00pm Annual Meeting, Dinner & Speakers

Location: Sleepy Eye Brewing Company
121 Main St. W, Sleepy Eye, MN 56085

Speaker: Sergio Cabella Levia – Director of Research, Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council
He brings his infectious energy to the Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council as Director of Research. In his role, Sergio oversees soybean research, education and outreach to enhance farmer profitability across the state. Originally from central Chile, Sergio grew up surrounded by mountains, crops and excellent food. From a young age, he recognized that his future was in agriculture. He earned his degree in Agronomy and a Master’s in Soil Science, focusing on precision agriculture and also studied and worked in Spain in vegetable greenhouse production. His professional journey began in seed production in Chile, where he worked as an agronomist, researcher and assistant manager. Later, he moved to the U.S. where he completed a summer internship and earned a Ph.D. in Plant Sciences from North Dakota State University, conducting research on corn, wheat, sugar beets, cover crops and nutrient cycling. Before joining Minnesota Soybean, Sergio served as a Soil Scientist in Carrington, N.D., leading crop fertility research across diverse cropping systems in the Northern Great Plains.

Other Speaker Topics:
Test Plot Summaries – Steve Commerford
Year in Review – Bruce Potter

Brown County- Annual Mtg Postcard 2025

Nicollet/Sibley County Corn & Soybean Growers 2025 Plot Results & Crop Management Update
2025-12-05 08:30 | Lafayette Community Center, 540 7th St, Lafayette, MN, 56054
Join the Nicollet/Sibley County Corn & Soybean Growers for their 2025 Plot Results & Crop Management Update on December 5th at the Lafayette Community Center.

Date: Friday, December 5
Schedule: 8:30am breakfast – Speaker to follow
Location: Lafayette Community Center
540 7th St, Lafayette, MN

Speaker: Jamie Gieseke – Principal, Paradigm Futures
Jamie Gieseke is the Principal and founder of Paradigm Futures, a commodity brokerage and market-advisory firm based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. A licensed Series 3 broker and active Minnesota farmer, Jamie brings a dual perspective that connects futures markets with real-world farm management decisions.
Paradigm Futures provides market analysis, hedging strategies, and educational outreach to help producers manage risk and improve marketing discipline. Drawing on daily brokerage work and on-farm experience, Jamie focuses on practical, data-driven strategies that help farmers protect working capital and capture opportunity in volatile markets.

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Renville County Corn & Soybean Growers Winter Breakfast
2025-12-09 08:30 | Max’s Bar and Grill, 2425 W Lincoln Ave, Olivia, MN, 56277, United States
The Renville County Corn & Soybean Growers are holding a winter breakfast on December 9 at Max’s Grill. Enjoy a meal, connect with local farmers and hear from engaging speakers sharing insights on the year ahead. We hope to see you there!

Date: Tuesday, December 9
Schedule: Breakfast at 8:30am – Speakers to follow
Location: Max’s Grill
2425 W Lincoln Ave, Olivia

Speakers:
Dave Nicolai & Matt Pfarr – Extension Educators, Crops
Curt Burns – Agronomist, CB Agronomics
T/Sgt Sabrina Skold – State Patrol Trooper
Alex Trunnel – Public Policy Manager, Minnesota Corn
Sergio Cabello Leiva, PhD – Director of Research, Ag Management Solutions

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Clay/Wilkin County Corn Growers Annual Meeting
2026-01-13 12:00 | TAK Music Venue, 1710 Center Ave, Dilworth, MN, 56529
The Clay/Wilkin Corn Growers will be holding their 2026 annual meeting on January 13th at the TAK Music Venue in Dillworth at 12:00pm. We hope to see you there!

Location: TAK Music Venue 1710 Center Ave, Dillworth MN 56529

Norman County Corn Growers Annual Meeting
2026-01-14 08:00 | Halstad Legion Rec Center, 580 2nd Ave W, Halstad, MN
Join the Norman County Corn Growers at their annual meeting on January 14th at the Halstad Legion Rec Center at 8:00am!

Location: Halstad Legion Rec Center
580 2nd Ave W, Halstad MN 56548

Morrison/Crow Wing County Corn Growers Annual Meeting
2026-01-14 09:00 | Jordie’s Trailside Cafe, 105 1st Ave S, Bowlus, MN, 56314
The Morrison/Crow Wing Corn Growers Association would like to invite you to an annual meeting and complimentary lunch on January 14th, 2025, in Bowlus MN. The meeting will begin at 9:00am and the program will consist of updates from the Upper Mississippi Irrigators Association and Corn Growers as well as presentations on agricultural issues and best practices. A delicious lunch will be provided from Jordie’s Trailside Café at 105 1st Ave S, Bowlus, MN 56314.
Our featured speaker this year will be Kevin Behrens of Natural North LLC, an aerial application company based in Alexandria. He will share the latest drone technology for the farm.

Polk County Corn Growers Annual Meeting
2026-01-14 12:00 | Ag Research Center UMN – Crookston Campus, 2900 University Ave., Crookston, MN, 56716
The Polk County Corn Growers will be holding their annual meeting on January 14th at the Ag Research Center UMN – Crookston Campus at 12:00pm. We hope to see you there!

Location: Ag Research Center UMN – Crookston Campus
2900 University Ave. Crookston, MN 56716

Benton/Sherburne County Corn Growers Annual Meeting
2026-01-15 09:30 | Jack & Jim’s Event Center, 11025 Duelm Rd NE, Foley, MN, 56329, United States
The Benton/Sherburne County Corn Growers are holding their annual meeting on January 15 at Jack & Jim’s Event Center starting at 9:30am. Connect with local farmers, enjoy lunch and be part of the conversation!

Schedule:
9:30am Registration
10:00am East Central Irrigators Meeting
10:30am
Jake Wildman – IAM President
Jeppe Kjaersgaard – Research Scientist, MDA
Tom Heyn – RDO Regional Director
12:00pm Lunch
1:00pm Bear Bouwman – owner of AeriAll Spray and Survey and authorized dealer of Agri Spray Drones
1:45pm BSCG Annual Meeting
Join us for a day of conversation, food, door prizes and more! Grand prize of a Pellet Grill!
*Must be present to win & a current corn member*

Location: Jack & Jim’s Event Center
11025 Duelm Rd NE, Foley, MN 56329

Benton Sherburne Annual Meeting Postcard 2026 (6.33 x 4.39 in)

Meeker County Corn Growers Annual Meeting
2026-01-23 17:30 | Steffes Group, Inc, 23579 MN-22, Litchfield, MN, 55355
The Meeker County Corn Growers are holding their annual meeting on January 23 at 5:30pm at Steffes Group, Inc. Join us for an evening of fun, food, conversation, door prizes, and more!

Schedule: 5:30pm Social Hour
6:30pm Dinner followed by our annual meeting

Location: Steffes Group, Inc.
23579 MN-22
Litchfield, MN 55355

Olmsted/Wabasha Corn & Soybean Growers Annual Meeting
2026-01-26 18:00 | Blacktop Bar & Grill, 30 Main St E, Elgin, MN, 55932
The Olmsted/Wabasha Corn & Soybean Growers are holding their annual meeting on Monday, January 26th at the Blacktop Bar & Grill starting at 6:00pm. There will be updates from MCGA and MSGA, we hope to see you there!
Schedule
6:00pm Social
6:30pm Dinner
Location: The BlackTop Bar and Grill
30 Main Street East
Elgin, MN 55932

Marshall County Corn & Soybean Growers Annual Meeting
2026-01-28 08:00 | Newfolden Community Center, 164 Bakke Ave, Newfolden, MN, 56738
Join the Marshall County Corn & Soybean Growers at their 2026 annual meeting on January 28th at 8:00am, located at the Newfolden Community Center.

Location: Newfolden Community Center
164 Bakke Ave, Newfolden, MN 56738

McLeod County Corn & Soybean Growers Annual Meeting
2026-01-31 17:30 | Glencoe City Center, 1107 11th St E, Glencoe, MN, 55336
The McLeod County Corn & Soybean Growers are holding their annual meeting on January 31 at the Glencoe City Center with a social hour starting at 5:30pm. Join us for supper, take part in engaging conversation, connect with fellow members and hear updates from the board!

Location: Glencoe City Center
1107 11th St E, Glencoe, MN 55336

Schedule:
5:00 p.m. Annual Meeting
5:30 p.m. Social Hour
6:30 p.m. Meal and Banquet with awards and door prizes
8:00 p.m. Speaker, Aaron Putze

Speaker: Aaron Putze
Aaron Putze is an author, speaker, and Chief Officer of Brand Management
& Engagement for the Iowa Soybean Association, where he leads
communications and industry relations. Raised on a farm near West Bend,
Iowa, he holds a public relations degree from the University of Northern
Iowa and a Supervisory Leadership Certificate from Drake University. Aaron
has promoted U.S. soy around the world and is the author of two books
focused on leadership and the people business. He and his wife, Crystal, live
in Waukee with their three children.

Lincoln County Corn & Soybean Growers Annual Meeting
2026-02-07 17:30 | Ivanhoe VFW, 116 E Saxon St, Ivanhoe, 56142, United States
The Lincoln County Corn & Soybean Growers are holding their annual meeting on February 7 at the Ivanhoe VFW starting at 5:30pm. We hope to see you there!

Location: Ivanhoe VFW
116 E Saxon St, Ivanhoe, MN

Pennington/Red Lake Corn & Soybean Growers Annual Meeting
2026-02-12 17:00 | Piggy BBQ, 123 3rd St E 2nd Floor, Thief River Falls, MN, 56701
Join the Pennington/Red Lake Corn & Soybean Growers at their annual meeting on February 12th at 5:00pm at Piggy BBQ in Thief River Falls. Hear updates from the corn and soybean growers associations, and enjoy supper on us. We hope to see you there!

Location: Piggy BBQ
123 3rd St E 2nd Floor, Thief River Falls, MN 56701

Lyon County Corn & Soybean Growers Annual Meeting
2026-02-16 17:30 | KB’s Bar and Grill, 100 E Burlingame St, Ghent, MN, 56239, United States
Join the Lyon County Corn & Soybean Growers at their annual meeting on February 16th starting at 5:30pm at KB’s Bar & Grill! Hear updates from the board and enjoy supper on us.

Location: KB’s Bar & Grill
100 E Burlington St., Ghent, MN 56239

Douglas County Corn & Soybean Growers Annual Meeting
2026-02-19 18:00 | Somedays Bar & Grill, 205 Railroad St, Evansville, MN, 56326
The Douglas County Corn & Soybean Growers are holding their annual meeting on February 19th starting at 6:00pm at Somedays Bar and Grill in Evansville. Hear updates from the corn and soybean grower associations, and enjoy a night out on us.

Location: Somedays Bar and Grill
205 Railroad St, Evansville, MN 56326

Dakota/Rice County Corn & Soybean Growers Annual Meeting
2026-03-02 18:00 | Wildwood of Nerstrand, 315 Main St, Nerstrand, MN, 55053
The Dakota/Rice County Corn & Soybean Growers are holding their annual meeting on Monday, March 2 at the Wildwood of Nerstrand starting at 6:00pm.

Location: Wildwood of Nerstrand
315 Main St, Nerstrand, MN 55053

Schedule:
6:00pm Social Hour
6:30pm Dinner
Meetings & Speakers to Follow

Speaker Information:
Joe Grote, Big Woods Beef
Joe Grote grew up a hog farmer and built a direct market beef business where all of his cattle are sold direct to consumers. During his presentation, Grote will share his story of how he grew a hobby into a significant revenue source while discussing the challenges and opportunities in this business.
Mike Johnston, River View Veggie
Growing up in the country where his family had draft horses, Mike Johnston developed a passion for farming. A Pioneer agronomist by day and farmer’s market/ag tourism fanatic by night, Johnston sells produce at his stand, farmer’s markets, in addition to a pumpkin patch, sunflower garden and corn maize. During his keynote, Mike will discuss the good and the bad of his farmer’s market obsession.

Please RSVP by February 25th to Jeff Schultz (507) 838-7459 or Chris Messner at (507) 645-9385
The event is free and open to the public!

FY26 Dakota-Rice Co Postcard

Le Sueur/Scott County Corn & Soybean Growers Annual Meeting
2026-03-11 17:30 | Little Dandy Bar & Grill, 1070 E Derrynane St, Le Center, MN, 56057
Join the Le Sueur/Scott County Corn & Soybean growers at their annual meeting on Wednesday, March 11 at Little Dandy Bar & Grill starting at 5:30pm! Join us for a free evening to learn how the corn and soybean checkoffs work for you, and put your name in for a chance to win a door prize. Updates will be provided from the Minnesota Corn and Minnesota Soybean organizations, as well as the University of Minnesota-Extension. Light appetizers will be provided.

Location: Little Dandy Bar & Grill
1070 E Derrynane St, Le Center, MN 56057

Schedule: 5:30pm Social Hour
6:00pm Annual Meeting

FY26 Le Sueur-Scott Co Postcard

Blue Earth County Corn & Soybean Growers Social Hour Event
2026-03-12 16:00 - 18:00 | Jamie’s Pub, 215 Main St, Pemberton, MN, 56078
Join the Blue Earth County Corn & Soybean Growers at one of their social events! The first one will be held on Thursday, March 12 from 4:00-6:00pm at Jamie’s Pub in Pemberton.

Location: Jamie’s Pub
215 Main St, Pemberton, MN 56078

Join us for an evening to learn how the corn and soybean checkoffs work for you, and put your name in for a chance to win a door prize. Enjoy free drinks and appetizers during the event.

FY26 Blue Earth Co Flyer
