MN Corn Matters
In Minnesota Corn Matters, Minnesota Corn Growers Association Executive Director Adam Birr outlines a webinar dealing with Paid Family and Medical Leave. This state program impacts farmers. Click here.
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MN Corn Matters
Adam Birr, CEO, Minnesota Corn Growers Association, was part of a U.S. Grains Council Grains trade delegation that traveled north of the border. Ninety-nine percent of Minnesota's ethanol exports go to Canada. Click here to listen to the report.
Permitting Reform Needed for Success of SAF Production in MN
Minnesota legislators now have timelines in place for moving bills through the committee process. The first deadline is April 4th for action on bills in the chamber it originated. April 11th is the deadline for major appropriation and finance bills.…
MN Corn Matters
This week, Minnesota Corn Matters focuses on the recently released Sustainability Report. Minnesota Corn Growers Association Executive Director Adam Birr says corn farmers have been practicing sustainability for decades.
A Mixed Reaction to E15 Announcement
Eight Midwestern states asked for year-round access to 15 percent ethanol blended fuel two years ago. When the EPA approved it just over a week ago, the implementation was delayed until 2025. "We're happy the Governor's waiver was granted, but we're…
MCGA Delegates Finalize Policy Book
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
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
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
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
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…
