Articles tagged under: Adam Birr
MCGA Delegates Finalize Policy Book
Published January 21, 2024
The Minnesota Corn Growers Association held its annual meeting during the MN Ag Expo. MCGA President Dana Allen-Tully said the downturn in grain prices is top-of-mind. “I think as producers are looking to put in next year’s crop, we’re being…Corn Matters
Published December 22, 2023
Minnesota Corn Executive Director Adam Birr joins us for this week's edition of Corn Matters. Minnesota Corn is excited to be a partner in the Minnesota Sustainable Aviation Fuel Hub. The group looks to increase production of SAF in the…Corn Congress Passes Resolution Supporting Ethanol Blends
Published March 14, 2022
Corn Congress wrapped up on Saturday at the Commodity Classic. Minnesota Corn Growers Association Executive Director Adam Birr says one resolution considered by corn growers this past week addressed higher ethanol blends. "We are reiterating the support we have for…MN Corn Approves Trade and Ethanol Resolutions
Published January 20, 2022
Minnesota Corn Growers Association delegates were engaged in the resolution process ahead of the annual meeting. MCGA supports the federal approval of the year-round use of E-15 and wants Minnesota to adopt an E-15 standard for unleaded gasoline. "We took…MN Lawmakers Considering State Ethanol Boost
Published February 27, 2020
Minnesota lawmakers are considering legislation to increase Minnesota’s biofuel standard to 15 percent ethanol. Minnesota Corn Growers Association Executive Director Adam Birr explains. "Certainly we've laid the groundwork with the infrastructure we've been building. E15 isn't a new product. We've…MN Corn Matters
Published August 14, 2019
The Environmental Protection Agency disappointed the corn and ethanol industries recently, with the approval of 31 small refinery waivers. Learn more from Minnesota Corn Growers Association Executive Director Adam Birr in this edition of Corn Matters.MN Corn Matters
Published August 7, 2019
The Minnesota Corn Growers Association tent at Farmfest highlighted checkoff dollar use and research. Learn more from MCGA Executive Director Adam Birr in this edition of Corn Matters.