Minnesota Corn Growers Association

Lyon County Corn & Soybean Growers Annual Meeting
2026-02-16 17:30 (America/Chicago) | 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!

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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

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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.

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Renville County Corn & Soybean Growers Annual Meeting
2026-03-16 | Max’s Bar and Grill, 2425 W Lincoln Ave, Olivia, MN, 56277, United States
The Renville County Corn & Soybean Growers are holding their annual meeting on March 16 at Max’s Grill in Olivia with a social hour starting at 5:00pm. We hope to see you there!

Location: Max’s Grill
2425 W Lincoln Ave, Olivia, MN 56277
Schedule
5:00 p.m.: Social Hour
6:00 p.m.: Meal
7:00 p.m.: Live Auction
7:30 p.m.: Entertainment, James Wedgwood Comedy
RSVP by March 11 to Doug Toreen at (320) 579-0103 or Lowanda Frank at
(320) 522-1870.

Mower County Corn & Soybean Growers Annual Meeting
2026-03-18 17:30 | Adams American Legion, 321 W Main St, Adams, 55909, United States
Join the Mower County Corn & Soybean Growers at their annual meeting on March 18th! It will be held at the American Legion in Adams with the social hour starting at 5:30pm. We hope to see you there!

Location: American Legion
321 W Main St, Adams, MN 555909

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

Speaker: David Okerlund
David Okerlund is an award-winning, internationally recognized speaker known for blending emotional intelligence, situational empathy, humor and practical insight into unforgettable presentations. With more than 2,500 speeches delivered to over one million people worldwide, David is a rare crossover speaker who excels as a keynote presenter, seminar leader and after-dinner entertainer. A two-time finalist in the World Championship of Public Speaking and an inductee into the International Speakers Hall of Fame, David has taught at Oxford University, coached top executives and celebrities, and authored three books, with a fourth on leadership forthcoming. Clients consistently praise his ability to inspire, engage and leave audiences renewed, motivated and asking for more.

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Blue Earth County Corn & Soybean Growers Social Hour Event #2
2026-03-19 16:00 - 18:00 | D Bar 169, 101 West St. N, Vernon Center, MN, 56090
The Blue Earth County Corn & Soybean Growers will be holding a second social hour event on Thursday, March 19 from 4:00-6:00pm at D Bar 169 in Vernon Center. 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.

Location: D Bar 169
101 West St. N, Vernon Center, MN 56090

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Promoting Modern Agriculture sponsored by Winona County Corn Growers
2026-03-19 17:15 | Winona Legion, 302 E Sarnia St, Winona, MN, 55987
The Winona County Corn Growers are sponsoring their Promoting Modern Agriculture event which will be held on Thursday, March 19th! Rob Sharkey “The Shark Farmer” will be the main speaker. We hope to see you there!

Location: Winona Legion
302 E Sarnia St, Winona

Schedule:
5:15pm Registration/Social
6:00pm Dinner
7:00pm Program

Dodge & Steele County Corn & Soybean Growers Annual Meeting
2026-03-19 17:30 | Dodge Center American Legion, 401 Hwy St W, Dodge Center, MN, 55927, United States
The Dodge & Steele County Corn and Soybean Growers will be holding a joint annual meeting on March 19th at the American Legion in Dodge Center. Voting will take place to merge the Dodge County Corn & Soybean Growers Association and the Steele County Corn & Soybean Growers Association.

Location: American Legion
401 Hwy St W, Dodge Center, MN

Schedule:
5:30 p.m. – Social Hour
6:00 p.m. – Dinner
6:30 p.m. – Annual Meeting & Speaker David Okerlund

Speaker: David Okerlund
David Okerlund is an award-winning, internationally recognized speaker known for blending emotional intelligence, situational empathy, humor and practical insight into unforgettable presentations. With more than 2,500 speeches delivered to over one million people worldwide, David is a rare crossover speaker who excels as a keynote presenter, seminar leader and after-dinner entertainer. A two-time finalist in the World Championship of Public Speaking and an inductee into the International Speakers Hall of Fame, David has taught at Oxford University, coached top executives and celebrities, and authored three books, with a fourth on leadership forthcoming. Clients consistently praise his ability to inspire, engage and leave audiences renewed, motivated and asking for more.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
– Cobs & Pods Golf Event: Friday, August 21, 2026

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Wright/Hennepin County Corn Growers Annual Meeting
2026-03-19 18:30 | Howard Lake Legion, 616 7th Ave, Howard Lake, MN, 55349
Join the Wright/Hennepin Corn Growers at their annual meeting on March 19th at 6:30pm at the Howard Lake Legion. They will have an update from the corn growers, motivational speaker Al Batt, door prizes and more!

Location: Howard Lake Legion
616 7th Ave, Howard Lake

Schedule:
6:30pm Annual Meeting
Supper to follow

Speaker: Al Batt
Al Batt of Hartland, Minnesota is a writer, speaker, storyteller and humorist. Al writes humor and nature columns for many newspapers and does regular radio shows about nature.

Cottonwood County Corn & Soybean Growers Annual Meeting
2026-03-20 17:30 | Jack Slade’s Steakhouse, 2390 MN-60, Windom, MN, 56101
The Cottonwood County Corn & Soybean Growers are holding their annual meeting on Friday, March 20 at Jack Slade’s Steakhouse in Windom. We hope to see you there!

Location: Jack Slade’s Steakhouse
2390 MN-60, Windom, MN 56101

Schedule: 5:30pm – Social
6:00pm – Meal
6:30pm – Program

Nicollet/Sibley County Corn & Soybean Growers Annual Meeting
2026-03-22 16:00 | Nicollet American Legion, 715 N 3rd St, Nicollet, MN, 56074
The Nicollet/Sibley County Corn & Soybean Growers are holding their annual meeting on Sunday evening March 22nd at the Nicollet Legion. The evening will begin with a business meeting, including updated from the county board, Minnesota Corn and Minnesota Soybean. The casino games will close at 8:30pm, followed by a drawing for three meat boxes. Not into playing casino games? Please join us for a fun night of networking anyway!

Location: Nicollet Legion
715 N 3rd St, Nicollet, MN 56074

Schedule: 4:00 pm – Social Time
4:30pm – Business Meeting
5:00pm – Meal Buffet
5:30-8:30pm – Casino Night

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Redwood County Corn & Soybean Growers Annual Meeting
2026-03-23 17:00 | Wabasso Community Center, 1429 Front St, Wabasso, MN, 56293
The Redwood County Corn & Soybean Growers are holding their annual meeting at the Wabasso Community Center on March 23. Join us for an evening featuring Neon Entertainment, bringing a real life game show to you, as well as county program updates and reports from Minnesota Corn and Minnesota Soybean on how your checkoff dollars are at work statewide.

Location: Wabasso Community Center
1429 Front St, Wabasso, MN

Schedule: 5:00pm – Registration
6:00pm – Steak Dinner grilled by Cattleman’s
7:00pm – Annual Meeting
8:00pm – Neon Entertainment

Please RSVP by Monday, March 16 to: Kim Neuman (320) 220-3626 or email redwoodcornsoybean@gmail.com

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Waseca Corn & Soybean Growers Annual Meeting
2026-03-23 18:00 | Ward House Brewery, 308 S State St, Waseca, MN, 56093
The Waseca Corn & Soybean Growers will be holding their annual meeting on Monday, March 23rd at the Ward House Brewery in Waseca. Join us for a free evening to learn how the corn and soybean checkoffs work for you, and enter for a chance to win a door prize.

Location: Ward House Brewery
308 S. State St, Waseca

Schedule: 6:00pm – Social
6:15pm – Annual Meeting
6:30pm – Dinner, live entertainment to follow

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Todd County Corn & Soybean Growers Annual Meeting
2026-03-24 17:30 | Clarissa Ballroom, 19281 Kotter Rd, Clarissa, MN, 56440, United States
The Todd County Corn & Soybean growers are holding their annual meeting on Tuesday, March 24 at the Clarissa Ballroom. Join us for an evening featuring a speaker from Northern Crops Institute (NCI), recognition for the 2025 scholarship recipients, county program updates and hear reports from Minnesota Corn and Minnesota Soybean on how your checkoff dollars are at work statewide. Bring your families and come enjoy a free meal provided by the Todd County Corn & Soybean growers.

Location: Clarissa Ballroom
19281 Kotter Rd, Clarissa, MN 56440

Schedule: 5:30pm – Social
6:00pm – Meal
6:45pm – Annual Meeting
7:00pm – Speaker

Stearns County Corn Growers Annual Meeting
2026-03-25 11:00 | Greenwald Pub, 310 1st Ave N, Greenwald, MN, 56335, United States
The Stearns County Corn Growers are holding their annual meeting on March 25th at the Greenwald Pub starting at 11:00am. Join us to hear updates from the corn growers and enjoy lunch on us. And receive a $25 Greenwald Pub gift card for verifying and/or renewing your MCGA membership!
Location: Greenwald Pub
310 1st Ave N, Greenwald, MN
Schedule
11:00am Annual Meeting
Lunch to follow

Lac Qui Parle County Corn & Soybean Growers Annual Meeting
2026-03-26 17:00 | Hilltop Bar, Grill & Event Center, 712 Oak St, Dawson, MN, 56232
The Lac Qui Parle County Corn & Soybean Growers are holding their annual meeting on Thursday, March 26 at the Hilltop Bar, Grill & Event Center in Dawson. Join us for a casual evening featuring a free pork sandwich dinner and complimentary beverages. Hear updates from Minnesota Corn and Minnesota Soybean on how your checkoff dollars are making an impact statewide. Stick around for exciting door prizes and a great time connecting with fellow growers.

Location: Hilltop Bar, Grill & Event Center
712 Oak St, Dawson, MN 56232

Schedule: 5:00pm Social Hour
5:30pm Complimentary Pork Sandwich Dinner and Beverages

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Murray County Corn & Soybean Growers Annual Meeting
2026-03-26 17:30 | Key Largo on Lake Shetek, 29 Valhalla Dr, Slayton, MN, 56172, United States
The Murray County Corn & Soybean Growers will be holding their annual meeting on March 26 at Key Largo on Lake Shetek. Join us for an evening of conversation, updates and speaker, Al Kluis!

Location: Key Largo on Lake Shetek
29 Valhalla Dr, Slayton, MN 56172

Schedule: 5:30pm – Social Hour
6:30 pm – Meal
7:15 pm – Annual Meeting, followed by speaker, Al Kluis

Speaker: Al Kluis
Managing Director, Kluis Commodity Advistors Al Kluis, a Minnesota farmboy and University of Minnesota Ag Economics graduate, has been a commodity advisor and broker since 1976. An introducing broker with Wedbush Futures, he writes the Your Profit column for Successful Farming, has published two books on commodities trading, and is widely quoted in major publications, including the Wall Street Journal. A frequent speaker at commodity conferences and market analyst for the Linder Farm Radio News Network, Al continues to help his family with their southwest Minnesota farm while guiding producers and processors in grain marketing and risk management through Kluis Commodity Advisors.

2026 Murray County Annual Mtg Postcard

Nobles County Corn & Soybean Growers Annual Meeting
2026-04-06 17:00 | Lerma’s Event Center, 703 Oxford Street, Worthington, MN, 56187
The Nobles County Corn & Soybean growers are holding their annual meeting on Monday, April 6th starting at 5:00pm at Lerma’s Event Center in Worthington. We hope to see you there!

Location: Lerma’s Event Center
703 Oxford Street, Worthington, MN 56187

Todd County Corn & Soybean Growers Fuel Event
2026-04-10 15:00 - 18:00 | Coborn’s Long Prairie, 645 Lake St S, Long Prairie, MN, 56347
The Todd County Corn & Soybean Growers will be hosting a fuel event at the Coborn’s/Little Dukes in Long Prairie on Friday, April 10th from 3:00-6:00pm.

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

Stearns County Corn Growers Fuel Event
2026-04-15 11:00 - 13:00 | Belgrade Coop, 218 Wells St, Belgrade, MN, 56312
The Stearns County Corn Growers will be holding a fuel event on April 15th from 11:00am – 1:00pm at the Belgrade Coop. We hope to see you there!

Discounts offered:
E-15 – $0.88 off/ gal
E-85 – $0.85 off/ gal

Location: Belgrade Coop
218 Wells St
Belgrade, MN

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Benton/Sherburne Corn Growers 2026 Member Outing - Rox Game
2026-06-03 17:30 | Joe Faber Field, 5001 Veterans Drive North, St. Cloud, MN, 56303
The Benton/Sherburne Corn Growers are holding their 2026 member outing at a St. Cloud Rox game! Come and enjoy an evening out on the sports deck with a buffet of grilled food, soft drinks and $3 adult beverages. Admission is free for Benton/Sherburne Corn Grower members. Spouses and families are invited too!

Date: Wednesday, June 3
Game Time: 6:35pm
Gates Open: 5:35pm

Location: Joe Faber Field
5001 Veterans Drive North, St. Cloud

Please RSVP to Tom Beck by May 20th
Email 4Bseeds@gmail.com or text 320-309-1276

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Renville County Corn & Soybean Growers Fuel Event
2026-06-04 11:00 - 13:00 | Renville Cenex, 712 Park Ave E, Renville, MN, 56284
The Renville County Corn & Soybean Growers are holding a fuel event on June 4th from 11:00-1:00pm at the Renville Cenex.

Date: June 4, 2026
Time: 11:00-1:00pm

Location: Renville Cenex
712 Park Ave E, Renville

Discounts:
$1.70 off/gal of E-85
$0.60 off/gal of E-30
$0.40 off/gal of E-20
$0.20 off/gal of Biodiesel

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Norman County Corn & Soybean Growers - Dinner with a Farmer
2026-06-23 | Norman County Fair, 503 West Thorpe Ave, Ada, MN, 56510
The Norman County Corn and Soybean Growers will hold their annual Dinner with a Farmer event on June 23. The evening before the Norman county fair, representatives of the Norman County Corn & Soybean growers grill pork brats and burgers for 4-H goers as they prepare to show their exhibits at the fair starting June 24. This is a highly popular event and last year they served 300 meals!

Location: Norman County Fairgrounds
503 West Thorpe Ave, Ada, MN 56510

Nicollet/Sibley County Corn & Soybean Growers - Cobs & Pods Golf Tournament
2026-06-24 10:00 | Winthrop Golf Club, 55155 300th St, Winthrop, 55396, United States
The Nicollet/Sibley County Corn & Soybean Growers are holding their Cobs & Pods Golf Tournament on Wednesday, June 24th at the Winthrop Golf Course. All are welcome to join!

Pre-register by Friday, June 19

Walk-In registration accepted

Three rounds with tee times of 10:00am, 1:00pm and 3:00pm. Come for as many rounds as you’d like!
Cost includes cart & meals:

One Round – $50, Two Rounds – $70, Three Rounds – $90

Best Ball Tournament with awards for the top team of 4 in each round

Hole-in-One on hole #5 wins $10,000! Plus many more prizes!
