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Corn Matters

Published July 9, 2026

In Corn Matters, Minnesota Corn Growers Association Public Policy Director Amanda Bilek said there has been significant movement on farm policy. The Supreme Court decision on crop protection product labeling is one of the issues highlighted. Click here.

Public Comments Sought on Neonicotinoid Seed Treatment Regulations

Published May 30, 2026

A public comment period is underway over the regulations affecting neonicotinoid seed treatments. Minnesota Corn Growers Association Senior Public Policy Director Amanda Bilek said the issue stems from litigation filed by environmental groups against the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. "What…

MCGA Highlights Litigation Efforts

Published April 17, 2026

The Minnesota Corn Growers Association is calling on farmers to stay engaged as policy discussions intensify at both the state and federal levels. Senior Public Policy Director Amanda Bilek says the organization’s work now goes beyond traditional advocacy, with increased…

MN Corn Matters

Published November 5, 2025

Minnesota Corn Growers Association Director of Public Policy Amanda Bilek recaps the MPCA decision on unsold and unused treated seed. Listen to Minnesota Corn Matters.

Waiting for Budget Framework

Published May 9, 2025

Minnesota House and Senate conference committee meetings are underway, but there's still a lot of work that needs to be done. "The conference committee can't dig too much in until there is a broader budget agreement on the framework for…

MN Corn Matters

Published May 22, 2024

Minnesota Corn Growers Association Senior Public Policy Director Amanda Bilek is featured in this edition of Corn Matters and discusses the wild finish to the Minnesota legislative session. Listen to the update.

MCGA Supports AFREC Renewal

Published May 13, 2024

In St. Paul, the Minnesota House version of the agriculture budget bill allows the Agricultural Fertilizer Research and Education Council to end at the end of June. It repurposes the 40 cent per ton fertilizer fee for water quality projects…

MCGA Disappointed in GREET Model Guidance

Published May 2, 2024

The Treasury Department guidelines for sustainable aviation fuel tax credits concentrate on the standalone blenders credit or 40B provision. "The guidance in the model that was announced is for a tax credit that expires at the end of 2024," said…

Additional Taxes Not the Answer

Published April 22, 2024

There have been proposals for an additional tax on fertilizer to address nitrate issues in southeast Minnesota. Minnesota Corn Growers Association Senior Public Policy Director Amanda Bilek hopes a different approach will prevail. "We went into session really amplifying that instead…

MN Corn Matters

Published February 18, 2024

Minnesota Corn Senior Public Policy Director Amanda Bilek joins Corn Matters this week and discusses the ongoing Minnesota legislative session. Sustainability and nitrogen management will be top priorities during this year's short session.

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Public Comments Sought on Neonicotinoid Seed Treatment Regulations

MCGA Highlights Litigation Efforts

MN Corn Matters

Waiting for Budget Framework

MN Corn Matters

MCGA Supports AFREC Renewal

MCGA Disappointed in GREET Model Guidance

Additional Taxes Not the Answer

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