Minnesota Corn Growers Association

Todd County Annual Meeting
2020-02-20 17:30 (America/Chicago) | Clarissa Ballroom, 19281 Kotter Rd, Clarissa, MN, 56440, United States
February 20th
Clarissa Ballroom
5:30 Social
6:00 Meal
6:30 Speaker: MEG Corp and Minnesota Corn Growers Association Biofuels Director Mitch Coulter

Nitrogen Smart - Parkers Prairie
2020-02-17 09:00 | Parkers Prairie, United States
Nitrogen Smart is an educational program for producers that presents fundamentals for maximizing economic return on nitrogen investments while minimizing nitrogen losses. The free-to-attend seminars will feature two courses at each location, including fundamentals of nitrogen management followed by an advanced course. Visit z.umn.edulNitrogenSmart for additional details. Minnesota Corn is a proud supporter of Nitrogen Smart.

Douglas County Annual Meeting
2020-02-13 18:00 | Long Lake Lodge (16021 Long Lake Rd NW, Brandon, MN 56315), United States
February 13th
Starting at 6
Long Lake Lodge, Brandon, MN
Speaker: Adnan Akyux, climatologist from NDSU

Webinar: New pests and pathogens complicate Minnesota soybean and corn production
2020-02-13 12:00 | Webinar, United States
Date: Thursday, February 13, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.Register here
The soybean gall midge: Will this insect drive changes in Minnesota soybean production?
Learn the latest information on this new Minnesota pest.
New disease challenges: Tar spot in corn and frogeye leaf spot in soybean
Soybean and corn crops continue to be challenged by various diseases. Some have long been in MN and we manage them with various levels of success, while others such as tar spot of corn and frogeye leaf spot of soybean are new and pose new potential risks and challenges.
Presented by Bruce Potter, Extension IPM specialist, and Dr. Dean Malvick, Extension plant pathologist
Moderated by Angie Peltier, Extension educator

CANCELLED: Nitrogen Smart - Crookston
2020-02-12 09:00 | Crookston, United States
ATTENTION: Today’s Nitrogen Smart sessions in Crookston are CANCELLED due to the blizzard. More information coming soon on the rescheduled sessions.
Nitrogen Smart is an educational program for producers that presents fundamentals for maximizing economic return on nitrogen investments while minimizing nitrogen losses. The free-to-attend seminars will feature two courses at each location, including fundamentals of nitrogen management followed by an advanced course. Visit z.umn.edulNitrogenSmart for additional details. Minnesota Corn is a proud supporter of Nitrogen Smart.

Nitrogen Smart - Little Falls
2020-02-11 09:00 | Little Falls, United States

Lincoln County Annual Meeting
2020-02-08 17:30 | Hendricks Golf Club (1037 N Shore Dr, Hendricks, MN 56136), United States
February 8th at the Hendricks Golf Club at 5:30pm.

Otter Tail/ Grant Grower Appreciation Breakfast/ Annual Meeting
2020-02-05 07:30 | Z103 Bar & Grill-Bigwood Event Center (902 Frontier Dr, Fergus Falls, MN 56537), United States
Otter Tail/ Grant Grower Appreciation Breakfast/ Annual Meeting
February 5, 2020
7:30am-9:30am
Z103 Bar & Grill-Bigwood Event Center
Join us for a complimentary breakfast to hear updates from our organization and how your checkoff dollars are working for you!
7:30-9:30am- buffet breakfast served (limited to first 250 people)
8:30am- County organization updates
8:30-4pm- West Otter Tail Crop and Forage Show

Webinar: Cover crops: Matching your management strategies and goals
2020-01-29 12:00 | Webinar, United States
Date: Wednesday, January 29, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.Register here
There are a number of important considerations to address when deciding which cover crops fit best with your operation. In this presentation, we will discuss U of MN research to help match cover crop management strategies with your goals. Research results on potential benefits and limitations will be highlighted, with a particular emphasis on impacts on cash crop yield and nutrient management.
Presented by Axel Garcia y Garcia, Agronomist – Sustainable crop systems and Paulo Pagliari, Nutrient management specialist
Moderated by Liz Stahl, Extension educator

Swift County Annual Meeting
2020-01-28 08:30 | McKinney’ (300 14th St S, Benson, MN 56215), United States
Swift County Annual Meeting
January 28, 2020
Location: McKinney’s, 300 14th St S, Benson, MN 56215
8:30am –Registration/Breakfast
9:00am- Program Begins

Annual Meeting
Speaker Mark Glady, WinField United
Plot updates from Seed DSM

Kandiyohi/Stearns Annual Meeting
2020-01-27 18:00 | New London Legion (Ash St NE, New London, MN 56273), United States
January 27th, New London Legion
6:00 – Registration/ Social Hour
6:30pm – Meal
7:00 PM – Short Annual Meeting and Speaker, Jerrid Sebesta
You may recognize Jerrid as a long-time TV meteorologist, most recently at KARE11 in the Twin Cities. Jerrid continues utilizing his media background at Taatjes Financial Group. Jerrid also travels the region speaking and doing financial wellness training for companies, associations and non-profits.

Watonwan County Annual Meeting
2020-01-27 17:00 | St. James American Legion, 620 1st Ave S, St James, MN, 56081, United States
January 27th at the Saint James American Legion at 5pm.

McLeod County Annual Meeting
2020-01-25 17:30 | Pla-Mor Ball Room (1904 9th St E, Glencoe, MN 55336), United States
January 25th @ 5:30pm
**Millennial Farmer Zach Johnson as Speaker
Location: Pla-Mor Ball Room – Glencoe, MN

Meeker County Annual Meeting
2020-01-24 17:30 | Steffes Auction (24400 MN-22, Litchfield, MN 55355) , United States
Friday, January 24, 2020
Steffes Auctions
5:30-6:30 Social Hour
6:30 Meal, Short Program to Follow

MN Ag Expo 2020
2020-01-22 10:00 - 2020-01-23 00:00 | Mankato, United States
MN Ag EXPO 2020, hosted by the Minnesota Corn Growers Association (MCGA) and Minnesota Soybean Growers Association, returns to the Mankato Civic Center January 22-23.
Registration is now officially open for one of the state’s premier agricultural trade shows. MN Ag EXPO is free to attend; however, pre-registration is required by January 10 to ensure meal tickets during the two-day trade show. Visit MNAgEXPO.com to register today!
This year will again feature an excellent list of exhibitors and an engaging lineup of speakers. MCGA will also be sharing the many ways the state’s corn farmers are building a brighter future for Minnesota agriculture. From policy efforts to research investments, the booth will be a can’t-miss stop on the exhibitor floor. And if you aren’t already an MCGA member, you can sign up at the booth and receive a fun incentive as a thank you for strengthening our grassroots efforts. MCGA will also be holding its PAC breakfast, delegate session, and annual meeting at EXPO on Thursday, Jan. 23.
Stay tuned to the MCGA blog as more details are announced.
