Minnesota Corn Growers Association

MN Corn office closed for Memorial Day
2023-05-29 | MN

2B CONTINUED Training Day
2023-06-14 | Glencoe City Center, 1107 11th St E, Glencoe, MN, 55336
A La Carte Suicide Prevention & Mental Health Trainings – open to professionals and community members!
Several trainings will be offered – more details to come!

MDA Down Payment Assistance Grant info session
2023-06-14 14:30 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | MN
Details:

Join us to learn more about the Minnesota Down Payment Assistance Grant, which offers up to $15,000 for qualified farmers purchasing their first farm.
We’ll review the first round of the grant program, explain changes for the next round of funding, and hear your questions and comments.
Join June 14 Zoom meeting
Meeting ID: 890 1726 5759
Call in: +1 312 626 6799 US
Live interpretation is available by request. If you need translation, contact us by June 5 (Alexandra.Cortes@state.mn.us or 651-895-0315).
Link: Down Payment Assistance Grant Program

Southern Research and Outreach Center summer field tour
2023-06-20 08:30 | 35838 120th St, Waseca, MN 56093, 35838 120th St, Waseca, MN, 56093
Join us at the Southern Research and Outreach Center (SROC) in Waseca, Minnesota on Tuesday, June 20th for SROC’s annual summer field tour. University of Minnesota researchers will discuss their recent research on corn production issues, corn and soybean weed management, biological soil fertility products, cover crops, and manure management.
Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. the day of the event in the SROC Administration Building (35838 120th St, Waseca, MN 56093). The field tour will conclude at approximately 11:30 a.m., followed by lunch and time for questions. The tour will be held rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather, this program will be held in the SROC Administration Building.
The registration fee is $40 (cash or check only). The fee helps pay for the costs of the tour, handout materials, morning refreshments, and lunch. Continuing education units (CEUs) for certified crop advisors have been applied for.
Topics and speakers

Corn Production Issues – Jeff Coulter, UM Extension Corn Agronomist: The corn planting season began very early for some in southern Minnesota then weather delays and flooding rains resulted in later planting and replanting for many corn growers. Jeff will discuss crop development and yield potential in all these situations.
Corn and Soybean Weed Management – Tom Hoverstad, SROC, Agronomy Researcher: University weed management researchers have trials evaluating products marketed to corn and soybean producers across the state of Minnesota. Tom will be at one of these sites to discuss performance of these products with emphasis on new products for weed control in corn and soybeans
Nutrient Management in Cover Crop Systems – Jeff Vetsch, SROC, Nutrient Management Researcher: Planting crops that provide winter soil cover is getting more attention from Minnesota farmers each year. Jeff will present results from research where cover crops are used in a corn grain and silage cropping system with emphasis on how nutrient management and water quality may be affected by cover crops.
Biological Inputs for Corn and Soybean – Dan Kaiser, UM Extension, Nutrient Management Researcher: Products derived from naturally occurring organisms that potentially enhance crop health and fertilizer uptake are available for corn and soybean production. Dan will discuss research he has done on these products and will discuss any potential benefits they may have for Minnesota farmers.
Nutrient Management in Manure Systems – Melissa Wilson, UM Extension, Manure Nutrient Management Specialist: Manure is utilized as a nutrient source for many Minnesota corn and soybean growers. Melissa is researching many ways of applying manure to maximize the nutrient benefits. Much of this work is done at the SROC and results from several of these trials will be summarized.

About SROC
The Southern Research and Outreach Center (SROC) conducts innovative basic and applied research in the areas of agricultural production, human health, renewable energy, and the environment. SROC is one of 10 unique Research and Outreach Centers throughout Minnesota within the University of Minnesota’s College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS). SROC research and outreach programs focus on advanced cropping systems, dairy calf nutrition, swine nutrition and management, horticultural science, soybean cyst nematology, soil science, and bio-based products and renewable energy. Learn more about SROC at sroc.cfans.umn.edu.
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Strategic Farming 2023 Field Notes talks new small grain pest
2023-06-21 08:00 - 08:30 | MN
Field Notes is back for 2023!
Crop producers and agricultural professionals face a host of challenges, including pests and pest resistance concerns, agronomic issues, and soil fertility questions. The Strategic Farming program will address your crop-related concerns in a weekly, research-based webinar with specialists in the field.
Field Notes features a live webinar with interactive discussions addressing in-season cropping issues as they arise. It begins Wednesday, May 10, 2023, and continues through August 23 on Wednesday mornings from 8 to 8:30 a.m. Weekly topics will be announced on the week of the program, and may include topics related to soil fertility, agronomics, pest management, equipment, and more.
Can’t make the live session? No problem. The discussion-based series will be recorded and available at strategicfarming.transistor.fm.
View videos and resources from the Strategic Farming: Let’s talk crops! series.
You need to register only once and may attend any or all of the webinars.

Renville County Fuel Promotion
2023-06-27 11:00 - 13:00 | MN
June 27, 2023
Cenex – 1208 W Lincoln Ave, Olivia, MN
11am – 1pm
Discounts on E20, E30, E50, E85 and B20

Joint MCGA/MCR&PC board meeting
2023-06-28 | MN
Click here to view the meeting agenda.

Strategic Farming 2023: Field Notes #8
2023-06-28 08:00 - 08:30 | MN

MN Corn office closed for Fourth of July
2023-07-03 - 2023-07-04 | MN

Strategic Farming 2023: Field Notes #9
2023-07-05 08:00 - 08:30 | MN

Rochester Crop Management Tour
2023-07-06 09:00 | 2300 Silver Creek Rd NE, Rochester, MN 55906, 2300 Silver Creek Road NE, Rochester, MN, 55906
Details on topics are to be determined but we will continue a weed management focus.
https://blog-crop-news.extension.umn.edu/2023/06/save-date-for-rochester-crop-management.html

Meeker County Fuel Event
2023-07-06 14:00 - 17:00 | Central Counties Co-op Cenex: 1025 E Frontage Rd, Litchfield, MN 55355, United States
July 6, 2023
2:00-5:00pm
Central Counties Co-op, Litchfield

$0.85 off per gallon of E85
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$0.20 off per gallon of E20
$0.30 off per gallon of E30
$0.50 off per gallon of E50

Martin County fuel event
2023-07-07 11:00 - 13:00 | Trimont Town Center, Trimont, MN, United States
$0.85 off per gallon of E85
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$0.40 off per gallon of E40
$0.20 off per gallon of E20

Strategic Farming 2023: Field Notes #10
2023-07-12 08:00 - 08:30 | MN

Nicollet/Sibley County Golf Event
2023-07-12 09:30 | Winthrop Golf Course – 55155 300th St, Winthrop, MN 55396, United States
Cobs and Pods Golf Tournament

Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Held at the Winthrop Golf Course
Three rounds with tee times of 9:30a.m., noon and 2:30p.m.
Come for as many rounds as you’d like!
Cost includes cart and meals:
One Round – $35, Two Rounds – $60, Three Rounds – $75

Pre-Registration requested by Friday, July 7
Walk-in registration accepted
Scan the QR Code or visit https://z.umn.edu/CobsPodsGolf
