Minnesota Corn Growers Association

Renville County Corn & Soybean Growers Winter Breakfast
2025-12-09 08:30 (America/Chicago) | 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

Renville Winter Breakfast 2025 (3)

MCR&PC/MCGA joint board meeting
2026-01-07 08:30 - 16:00 | Minnesota Corn Office, 500 E. Travelers Trail, Suite 600, Burnsville, MN, 55337, United States
The Minnesota Corn Growers Association (MCGA) Board of Directors and the Minnesota Corn Research & Promotion Council (MCR&PC) will meet jointly at the Minnesota Corn offices in Burnsville on January 7th, 2026. View the agenda for the meeting here.

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!

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MCR&PC/MCGA joint board meeting
2026-03-11 08:00 - 15:00 | Minnesota Corn Office, 500 E. Travelers Trail, Suite 600, Burnsville, MN, 55337, United States
The Minnesota Corn Growers Association (MCGA) Board of Directors and the Minnesota Corn Research & Promotion Council (MCR&PC) will meet jointly at the Minnesota Corn offices in Burnsville on March 11, 2026. View the agenda for the meeting here.

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

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.

Minnesota Trade Policy Academy
2026-03-18 | Hormel Institute, 801 16th Ave NE, Austin, Minnesota, 55912
The Trade Policy Academy is brought to you by a partnership with U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council, National Corn Growers Association and Minnesota Corn. The academy is designed for growers who want to deepen their understanding of global trade policy, market access, and international advocacy. The academy will offer a unique opportunity to engage with experts, gain firsthand insights into current trade dynamics and trade policy history, and develop the skills needed to walk the walk and talk the talk about exports.

Expand Your Expertise – Learn from top trade policy professionals about the complexities of international markets, trade agreements, and regulatory frameworks.
Engage with Industry Leaders – Connect with peers and experts who are shaping the future of agricultural trade.
Advocate for U.S. Agriculture – Strengthen your ability to promote trade policies that support American farmers and agribusinesses.
Exclusive Access & Hands-On Learning – Participate in in-depth workshops, case studies, and interactive discussions that translate policy into action.

By joining a Trade Policy Academy, you become part of a network of growers dedicated to ensuring the continued success of U.S. grains in the global marketplace. This experience will equip you with the tools to make a lasting impact.
Register for the event here.

View the event agenda here.

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

FY26 Blue Earth Co Flyer

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

FY26 Dodge-Steele Co Merge Postcard V2

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

Redwood Annual Meeting Postcard 2026

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

FY26 Waseca Co. Annual Mtg Flyer
