Minnesota Corn Growers Association

MCGA/MCR&PC Jt. board meeting
2025-02-19 08:30 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Minnesota Corn Office, 500 E. Travelers Trail, Suite 600, Burnsville, MN, 55337, United States
View the agenda here.

Yellow Medicine Corn & Soybean Growers Annual Meeting
2025-03-04 17:30 | P K Egans Family Restaurant, 115 St Olaf Ave N, Canby, 56220
Join the Yellow Medicine Corn & Soybean Growers at their annual meeting on Tuesday, March 4!

Location: P K Egans Family Restaurant
115 St Olaf Ave N, Canby, MN 56220

Schedule: 5:30 p.m. Social
6:00 p.m. Supper followed by annual meeting and speaker, Brad Anderson

About Brad:
Brad grew up on a farm 1 mile east of Clarkfield, MN. He graduated
from NDSU with a bachelor’s degree in agronomy and farmed before
getting a master’s degree in ag economics at the University of
Minnesota.
He then went to Washington DC, where he served on the staffs of
Congressman Vin Weber and Senator Rudy Boschwitz. After his
time on Capitol Hill, Brad joined USDA as a feed grain analyst for
ASCS where he contributed to USDA’s monthly supply and demand
reports.
Brad worked for Informa (formerly Sparks, now S&P Global), Global
Ag (a Memphis-based CTA) and Bunge at its headquarters in White
Plains, NY. For the past 5 years, Brad has been a crop analyst for
Cargill based in the Wayzata, MN headquarters. He works with a
group that forecasts U.S. corn, soybean and wheat crops.

YM 25 Annual Postcard 8.5×5.5

Swift County Corn & Soybean Growers Annual Meeting
2025-03-06 18:00 | Track Bar & Grill, 1135 Pacific Ave, Benson, MN, 56215
Join the Swift County Corn & Soybean Growers Association for their
annual meeting, updates from corn and soybean organizations
and keynote speaker, Edward Ussett on Thursday, March 6.

Time: 6:00pm – Social
6:30pm – Supper (Free for Corn/Soybean members)

Location: Track Bar & Grill
1135 Pacific Ave, Benson, MN

Keynote Speaker – Edward Usset, Grain Marketing Economist
Ed is a grain marketing economist for the Center for Farm Financial Management at the University of Minnesota. Ed will present on the Five Common Mistakes in Grain Marketing and how eliminating mistakes can create a solid foundation in the development of pre and post harvest marketing plans.

Please RSVP to one of the following if you plan to attend:
Randy Ascheman – (320) 808-7581 | rpascheman@gmail.com
Larry Mahoney – (320) 808-3427 | detroitdiesel56208@yahoo.com
Todd Wentzel – (320) 760-1347 | wentzeltodd@gmail.com

2025 Swift Annual Postcard 8.5×5.5

Wright/Hennepin County Corn Growers Annual Meeting
2025-03-11 11:00 - 13:00 | Howard Lake Legion, 616 7th Ave, Howard Lake, MN, 55349
The Wright/Hennepin County Corn Growers are holding their 2025 annual meeting on Tuesday, March 11 at 11:00am with lunch to follow. Hope to see you there!

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

Speaker: Megan Roberts – Economic Analyst
Megan serves stakeholders through high-quality relevant learning experiences and data-driven decision making. Her interdisciplinary research interests include agribusiness economics, farm policy, and adult learning.

Le Sueur-Scott County Corn & Soybean Growers Annual Meeting
2025-03-12 17:30 | Little Dandy Bar & Grill, 1070 E Derrynane St, Le Center, MN, 56057
The Le Sueur-Scott County Corn & Soybean Growers are holding their annual meeting on Wednesday, March 12 at the Little Dandy Bar & Grill in Le Center. 5:30pm Social with the annual meeting at 6:00pm. Join us for a free evening to learn how the corn and soybean checkoffs work for you, listen to informational speakers and put your name in for a chance to win a door prize. Hear updates from both Minnesota Corn and Minnesota Soybean. Light appetizers will be provided.

Time: 5:30pm Social
6:00 Annual Meeting

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

LeSueurScott FY25 Annual Postcard

Mower County Corn & Soybean Growers Annual Meeting
2025-03-12 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 12!

Location: American Legion
321 W Main St, Adams, MN 55909

Schedule: 5:30pm Social
6:00pm Dinner, followed by Annual meeting and speaker Eric Snodgrass

About the Speaker:
Eric Snodgrass is a Principal Atmospheric Scientist for
Conduit, where he develops predictive, analytical software
solutions to manage weather risk for global production
agriculture. He provides frequent weather updates that
focus on how high-impact weather events influence global
agriculture productivity. His current research uses machine
learning to better understand field-level weather impacts on
yields in the U.S. and to increase confidence in long-range
weather prediction. He presents his research as a featured
speaker at over 100 conferences annually where he provides
logistical guidance and solutions to weather sensitive
financial institutions, farmers, commodity traders and other
stakeholders. He was recently awarded the Educator Award in
2023 for Distinguished Service to America’s High Technology
Agriculture by the Mid America Croplife Association.

Mower FY25 Annual Postcard

Dodge County Corn & Soybean Growers Annual Meeting
2025-03-13 12:00 | Dodge Center American Legion, 401 Hwy St W, Dodge Center, MN, 55927, United States
The Dodge County Corn & Soybean Growers are holding their 2025 annual meeting on Thursday, March 13 at the American Legion in Dodge Center. Lunch will be served at noon followed by the annual meeting. Speaker, Eric Snodgrass, to follow annual meeting.

Location: American Legion
401 Hwy St W, Dodge Center, MN 55927

Dodge flyer FY25

Dakota-Rice Corn & Soybean Growers Annual Meeting
2025-03-15 17:30 | 10,000 Drops and Corks & Pints, 22 4th St NE, Faribault, MN, 55021
Join the Dakota-Rice Corn & Soybean Growers at their annual meeting on Saturday, March 15th!

Location: 10,000 Drops and Corks & Pints
22 4th St NE Faribault, MN 55021

Schedule:
4:30 p.m. Tour #1 (limit 20 people)
5:30 p.m. Tour #2 (limit 20 people)
5:30 p.m. Social
6:00 p.m. Supper, annual meeting to follow

Please RSVP by Friday, March 7 to:
Jeff Schultz at 507-838-7459
*Individuals must RSVP in order to attend a tour of 10,000 Drops*

What to Expect:
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.
Two opportunities to tour 10,000 Drops Craft Distillers. Individuals
must RSVP in order to attend one of the tours. Limit 20 people per
tour.
Join us at 5:30 p.m. for social time. You can join in lieu of the
10,000 Drops tour or after the tour. Enjoy live music of Matt
Schwake of Lost Highway at this time. Supper is served at 6:00 p.m.
with the annual meeting to follow.

dak rice FY25 Annual Postcard

Renville County Corn & Soybean Growers Annual Meeting
2025-03-17 17:00 | Max’s Grill, 2425 W Lincoln Ave, Olivia, MN, 56277
Join the Renville County Corn & Soybean Growers at their annual meeting on Monday, March 17th at Max’s Grill in Olivia! Free admission for Renville County Corn & Soybean Growers.

Schedule: 5:00pm Social
6:00pm Meal
7:00pm Entertainment – The BASICS

Location: Max’s Grill
2425 W Lincoln Ave
Olivia, MN 56277

RSVP by March 12th to Doug Toreen: 320-579-0103

Renville FY25 Annual Postcard

Promoting Modern Agriculture – Sponsored by Winona County Corn Growers
2025-03-20 17:15 | Witoka Tavern & Reception Hall, 27999 County Rd 9, Winona, Minnesota, 55987
The Winona County Corn Growers are sponsoring the annual Promoting Modern Agriculture event on Thursday, March 20th at Witoka Tavern in Winona. Hope to see you there!

Location: Witoka Tavern
27999 County Rd 9 Winona, MN 55987

Schedule: 5:15pm – Registration/Social
6:00pm – Dinner
7:00pm – Program
Speaker – Bruce Vincent – author of Against All Odds

Redwood County Corn Growers Annual Meeting
2025-03-24 | Wabasso Community Center, 1429 Front St, Wabasso, MN, 56293
The Redwood County Corn Growers are holding their 2025 Annual Meeting on March 24th at the Wabasso Community Center. Details to follow.

Todd County Corn & Soybean Growers Annual Meeting
2025-03-25 17:30 | Shattuck’s Hub Supper Club, 30905 Co Rd 13, Burtrum, MN, 56318, United States
The Todd County Corn & Soybean Growers are hosting their annual meeting on March 25th, 2025. Hope to see you there!

Location: Shattuck’s Hub Supper Club
30905 Co Rd 13, Burtrum, MN 56318

Schedule:
5:30 p.m. – Social
6:00 p.m. – Dinner
6:45 p.m. – Annual Meeting with updates from MN Corn and MN Soybean organizations and guest speaker, Dave Garlie

About the Speaker:
Dave Garlie is the Chief Technology Officer for Georgia-based Cross Plains Solutions, the developer of SoyFoam TF 1122™. Over the past four decades, Garlie has helped develop new uses for soybeans and corn engineered to replace petroleum binders used to make building materials like insulation, paper and packaging, engineered wood and composites and flooring products.

Native American-Focused safeTALK Training
2025-03-26 08:00 - 12:00 | Red Apple Cafe, 116 North Main Street, Mahnomen, MN, 56557
Indigenous/Native American-focused safeTALK is a 4-hour training in suicide alertness skills. This training will focus on being suicide alert. Learn four basic steps to create a life-saving connection. Widely used by professionals and the general public.
Sponsored by Northwest Minnesota Foundation
Register here.

Nicollet/Sibley County Corn & Soybean Growers Annual Meeting
2025-03-30 16:00 | Nicollet American Legion, 715 N 3rd St, Nicollet, MN, 56074
The Nicollet/Sibley County Corn & Soybean Growers are hosting their annual meeting at the American Legion in Nicollet on March 30. The evening will begin with a business meeting including updates from the county board, MN Corn and MN Soybean. The dinner buffet and casino gaming will begin at 5:00p.m. The games will close at 8:00p.m., followed by 3 large prize drawings, including a Blackstone griddle. Must be present to win.

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

Schedule:
4:00p.m. Social
4:30 p.m. Annual Meeting
5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Dinner Buffet and Casino Night

Ag-Focused safeTALK Training - Twin Valley
2025-04-03 08:30 - 12:30 | The Grove Restaurant, 104 Main Avenue East, Twin Valley, MN, 56584
Agriculture-focused safeTALK is a 4-hour training in suicide alertness skills. This training will focus on farm/ranch stress and being suicide alert. Learn four basic steps to create a life-saving connection. Widely used by professionals and the general public.
If you know, work with, or are an ag producer…this training is for you!
Sponsored by Northwest Minnesota Foundation
Register here.

Todd County Corn & Soybean Growers Fuel Event
2025-04-04 16:00 - 18:00 | Coborn’s Little Dukes (645 Lake St S, Long Prairie, MN 56347), 645 Lake St S, Long Prairie, 56347, United States
The Todd County Corn & Soybean growers will be holding a fuel event on Friday, April 4 from 4:00pm – 6:00pm.

Location: Little Duke’s in 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

*Free Meat Packages will be given out*
Sponsored by the Beef Council

Nobles County Corn & Soybean Growers Annual Meeting
2025-04-07 | Minnesota
The Nobles County Corn & Soybean Growers are holding their annual meeting on April 7th.
Details TBD. Hope to see you there!

Waseca County Corn & Soybean Growers Annual Meeting
2025-04-07 18:00 | Ward House Brewery, 308 S State St, Waseca, MN, 56093
Join the Waseca County Corn & Soybean Growers at their annual meeting on Monday, April 7 at Ward House Brewery in Waseca!

Location: Ward House Brewery – 308 S State St Waseca, MN

Schedule: 6:00pm Social
6:15pm Annual Meeting
6:30pm Supper, Entertainment to follow

Waseca FY25 Annual Postcard

MCGA/MCR&PC Joint Board meeting (virtual)
2025-04-09 08:00 - 12:00 | Minnesota
See the agenda here.

Ag-Focused safeTALK Training - Grygla
2025-04-10 08:30 - 12:30 | The Hound Pub and Dining, 411 West State Street, Grygla, MN, 56727

Stearns County Corn Growers Annual Meeting
2025-04-15 11:00 - 13:00 | Greenwald Pub, 310 1st Ave N, Greenwald, MN, 56335, United States
Join the Stearns County Corn Growers at their annual meeting on April 15th at the Greenwald Pub! The annual meeting will start at 11:00am followed by lunch at noon.

Location: Greenwald Pub
310 1st Ave N, Greenwald, MN 56335

Speakers:
Steve Frericks – FSA County Executive Director

Alex Trunnel – Public Policy Manager at Minnesota Corn

Renville County Corn & Soybean Growers Fuel Event
2025-06-05 11:00 - 13:00 | Renville Cenex, 712 Park Ave E, Renville, MN, 56284
The Renville County Corn & Soybean Growers are hosting a fuel promotion event on Thursday, June 5 from 11:00-1:00pm at the Renville Cenex. We hope to see you there!

Location: Renville Cenex
712 Park Ave E, Renville

Discounts:
E-20 – $0.20 off/gal
E-30 – $0.30 off/gal
E-85 – $0.85 off/gal
Biodiesel – $0.20 off/gal

Renville County Fuel Event 2025 (1)

Benton/Sherburne County Corn Growers Member Appreciation
2025-06-05 16:00 - 20:00 | Gilman Park, 10193 115th St NE, Foley, MN, 56329
The Benton/Sherburne Corn Growers are holding a membership appreciation picnic on Thursday, June 5th at the Gilman Park from 4:00-8:00pm.
The meal will be provided by Jimmy Z’s food truck. Enjoy a night out with great company, good food and drinks on us!

Location: Gilman Park
10193 115th St NE, Foley

2025 SROC Agronomy Field Tour
2025-06-17 08:00 - 11:30 | Southern Research and Outreach Center, 35838 120th Street, Waseca, MN, 56093-4521, United States
Minnesota Corn is excited to support a day packed with agronomy insights at this year’s Crops and Soils Day. The speaker lineup includes University of Minnesota experts Dan Kaiser, Gregg Johnson, Ryan Miller, Liz Stahl, Axel Garcia y Garcia, and Jeff Vetsch—bringing a wealth of knowledge from across the state’s research and outreach centers.
We hope you’ll join us to hear the latest in agronomic research and practices shaping Minnesota agriculture.

Nobles County Corn & Soybean Growers Golf Outing
2025-06-17 14:00 | Adrian Country Club, 849 Maine Ave, Adrian, MN, 56110, United States
The Nobles County Corn & Soybean Growers are hosting a golf outing on Tuesday, June 17, 2025! It is free to the members of the Nobles County Corn & Soybean Growers and the Rock-Nobles Cattleman’s Association. Join today so you can golf and eat for free!

Location: Adrian Country Club
849 Maine Ave, Adrian, MN 56110

Schedule: 2:00pm – Tee Off
5:30pm – Steak Dinner

Call the Adrian Country Club at 507-483-2722 to reserve your spot by June 16th.

Nobles Golf Day 2025

Goodhue County Corn & Soybean Growers Annual Meeting
2025-06-18 19:00 | Bridget’s Cafe, 365 S Main St, Zumbrota, MN, 55992
Join the Goodhue County Corn & Soybean Growers at their annual meeting on Wednesday, June 18th at Bridget’s Cafe in Zumbrota!

Schedule: Social – 7:00pm
Annual Meeting – 8:00pm

Location: Bridget’s Cafe
365 S Main St, Zumbrota

Fairbault County Corn & Soybean Growers Annual Meeting
2025-06-22 17:00 | Margaret’s Pub, 54 Main Street, Easton, Minnesota, 56025
Join the Fairbault County Corn & Soybean Growers at their annual meeting on Sunday, June 22 at Margaret’s Pub in Easton!

Schedule:
5:00pm – Silent Auction
6:00pm – Meal & Annual Meeting
7:00pm – Silent Auction Winners Announced

Location:
Margaret’s Pub, 54 Main Street, Easton, MN

Lakes, Lands, and Legends: National Agriculture in the Classroom 2025 Conference
2025-06-23 - 2025-06-26 | Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, 1300 Nicollett Mall, Minneapolis, MN, 55403, United States
“Lakes, Lands, and Legends” is a premier professional development event for K-12 teachers, volunteers, and professionals in agricultural literacy.

MCGA/MCRPC Jt. Board Meeting
2025-06-25 08:00 - 15:15 | MCGA Office, Burnsville, MN, 500 E Travelers Trail, Suite 600, Burnsville, MN, 55337, United States

Nicollet/Sibley County Corn & Soybean Growers Golf Tournament (Rescheduled to July 21)
2025-06-25 10:00 | Winthrop Golf Club, 55155 300th St, Winthrop, 55396, United States
Join the Nicollet/Sibley County Corn & Soybean growers at their 2025 Cobs & Pods Golf Tournament on Wednesday, June 25th at the Winthrop Golf Course!

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 and meals:
One Round – $40, Two Rounds – $65, Three Rounds – $80

Pre-Register by Friday, June 20
Walk-in registration accepted
Visit https://z.umn.edu/2025CobsPodsGolf to register!

Best Ball Tournament with awards for the top team of four in each round.
Hole-in-One on hole #5 wins $10,000! Plus many more prizes!

Call Joleen at 507-237-4199 if you have any questions!
