Minnesota Corn Growers Association

Soil Management Summit (formerly CTC)
2020-12-15 09:00 - 2020-12-16 12:50 (America/Chicago) | Online/Virtual
This conference emphasizes proven farmer experience and applied science. Straight from the fields, learn how heavier, colder soils aren’t necessarily the challenge they’re made out to be. Hear from long-time no-till, reduced tillage and cover crop farmers as they share their experiences, so you can be spared the same hard-learned lessons.
This conference is held every December and features keynote speakers, breakout sessions, table talks and vendor booths.

MCGA Office Closed for Christmas
2020-12-24 - 2020-12-25 | MN

MCGA Office Closed for New Year's Eve and Day
2020-12-31 - 2021-01-01 | MN

MCGA & MCRPC Jt. Board Meeting
2021-01-06, 2021-02-17 | MCGA Office, Burnsville, MN, 500 E Travelers Trail, Suite 600, Burnsville, MN, 55337, United States

Marketing Webinar with Kluis Commodity Advisors
2021-01-14 14:00 - 15:00 | MN
The Minnesota Corn Growers Association (MCGA) has partnered with Kluis Commodity Advisors to provide farmers with quarterly marketing webinars following the release of U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Crop Reports.
A commodity advisor and broker since 1976, Al Kluis will host each webinar providing valuable insight on how the crop report impacts price projections and marketing decisions for Minnesota’s corn farmers. With the continued volatility in the grain markets, only further impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, the webinar will help farmers navigate the economic headwinds of today.
Click here to register.

MN Ag EXPO
2021-01-20 - 2021-01-21 | Online/Virtual
MN Ag EXPO, co-sponsored by the Minnesota Corn Growers Association (MCGA) and Minnesota Soybean Growers Association, will move to a virtual format this Jan. 20-21 due to COVID-19 gathering restrictions. Transitioning MN Ag EXPO 2021 to an online event was a difficult decision for both organizations, but the move was necessary to ensure the safety of attendees.
“One of our favorite parts of MN Ag EXPO is the opportunity to come together and catch up with our peers,” said MCGA President Tim Waibel. “While that will certainly be missed this year, we look forward to continuing to provide the same high quality speakers and opportunities to learn while keeping in mind the health and safety of all.”
Farmers can still look forward to a full agenda of educational opportunities over the two day show, including the latest in best management practices and research shaping the future of ag. Stay connected to MN Ag EXPO speaker announcements by subscribing to MCGA’s free newsletter, Leader Update, or visiting MNAgEXPO.com in the coming months.

MCGA Annual Meeting and Resolutions Session
2021-01-20 09:00 - 12:00 | Online/Virtual
The Minnesota Corn Growers Association (MCGA) announced recently that its January annual meeting will be held entirely online due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Normally held during MN Ag EXPO in Mankato, the meeting will join the annual trade show in moving to an all-virtual format.
MCGA will hold its virtual annual meeting and delegate sessions the morning of Wednesday, Jan. 20.
County delegates and alternates for the MCGA Resolutions Session must register prior to the event. Unique email addresses are needed for each delegate and alternate to ensure each individual receives the virtual meeting materials. To submit delegate information at this time, please contact your MCGA District Field Manager. All delegates must be current MCGA members. MCGA and MCR&PC state directors may serve as county delegates. Click here to see the maximum number of delegates allowed for each county organization.
For more information and/or live stream details for the MCGA Annual Meeting and Resolutions Session, please contact Missy Gilbertson at gilbertson@mncorn.org. Please note, individuals must be an MCGA member to attend the Annual Meeting.
Click here to view the agenda.

National Ethanol Conference – RFA
2021-02-16 - 2021-02-18 | Online/Virtual
The 26th annual National Ethanol Conference (NEC) will feature a fully digital, interactive format for the first time ever due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The digital format will enable broad participation, provide attendees the flexibility to view content live in real-time or on-demand, and offer unique networking and business development opportunities.

Nitrogen Smart Webinar
2021-02-22 13:30 - 15:00, 2021-02-23 10:00 - 11:30, 2021-03-01 13:30 - 14:30 | Virtual Event
Farmers and ag professionals interested in fine-tuning their nitrogen fertilizer management to improve profitability and water quality are encouraged to attend the upcoming Nitrogen Smart webinars offered by University of Minnesota Extension. Thanks to the generous support of the Minnesota Corn Growers Association, there is no cost to attend.
The Nitrogen Smart program has a five-year track record of success, with 94% of attendees saying they would recommend attendance to another person. Nitrogen Smart focuses on how nitrogen behaves in the environment with an emphasis on helping farmers determine the best practices for nitrogen fertilizer application on their own farm, based on their own field and environmental conditions.
Previously, Nitrogen Smart sessions have been offered in-person or as an online course. While there is currently a pause in in-person programming due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are pleased to announce a schedule of virtual events in addition to the online course.
Nitrogen Smart Fundamentals
The original Fundamentals course will be divided into two parts, taking place over two days:

Fundamentals I: Monday, February 22 from 1:30pm-3pm
Fundamentals II: Tuesday, February 23 from 10am – 11:30am

The Fundamentals session covers sources of nitrogen (N) for crops, how N is lost from soil and how you can reduce losses, how to manage N in drainage systems, and more. We recommend taking the Fundamentals course before taking Advanced Nitrogen Smart.
Advanced Nitrogen Smart: A Deep Dive into the 4Rs
The Advanced Nitrogen Smart course will cover “A Deep Dive into the 4Rs” and will be split into three parts over the weeks of March 1st, 8th, and 15th. These will be offered on Monday afternoons and duplicated on Tuesday mornings.

Part One: Monday, March 1, 1:30 – 2:30pm OR Tuesday, March 2, 10 – 11am
Part Two: Monday, March 8, 1:30 – 2:30pm OR Tuesday, March 9, 10 – 11 am
Part Three: Monday, March 15, 1:30 – 2:30pm OR Tuesday, March 16, 10 – 11 am

This course is centered on the idea that the goal of soil fertility to apply the right source of nutrient, at the right rate, at the right time, and in the right place.
Registration is required.

MCGA Day on the Hill
2021-02-23 | Virtual Event
For more information, please contact the MCGA office at 952-233-0333.

NCGA Corn Congress at Commodity Classic
2021-03-01 - 2021-03-02 | Virtual Event

NCGA Commodity Classic
2021-03-02 - 2021-03-05 | Virtual Event
The 2021 Special Edition of Commodity Classic will be delivered digitally direct to your farm March 2-5, 2021.
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! The registration fee is waived for the first 5,000 farmers thanks to the generous support of sponsors. All other registrants and farmers after the first 5,000 will be charged $20. The registration covers all online educational sessions and events as well as access to all archived sessions through April 30, 2021.
