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Farm Bill Action Urged

Published August 10, 2025

Harold Wolle, past president of the National Corn Growers Association, says federal policy decisions are crucial to boosting corn demand. Speaking at Farmfest, Wolle emphasized the need for a solid biofuels policy that supports domestic feedstocks and trade agreements that…

‘Checkoff Delivers’

Published August 10, 2025

The Minnesota Corn Research and Promotion Council used Farmfest to highlight how checkoff dollars are benefiting corn farmers. Council Chair John Mages said this year’s theme was 'Checkoff Delivers.' "We want to show the people what their checkoff dollar is…

Negotiating From a Position of Strength

Published August 6, 2025

Minnesota Representative Michelle Fischbach is excited about the current trade environment. "I see things finally happening." Fischbach believes the U.S. is negotiating trade deals from a position of strength. "When the President sent out some of those initial tariffs, we…

Trade Tops the Agenda for MSGA

Published August 6, 2025

Minnesota Soybean Growers Association President Darin Johnson took part in a panel discussion at Farmfest about the importance of trade and export markets. "When we have 50 percent of our soybeans being exported, obviously, trade is first and foremost for…

Farmfest This Week in MN

Published August 4, 2025

One of the largest outdoor farm shows in the Upper Midwest begins its three-day run tomorrow near Morgan in Redwood County. In addition to the huge trade show, forums on the farm safety net, trade and the agricultural workforce are…

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MN Beef Update

Published July 22, 2025

In the MN Beef Update, Minnesota State Cattleman's Association Executive Director Kaitlyn Root invites you to join them at Farmfest. Listen to the report.

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Farm Show Entrepreneur Passes

Published July 14, 2025

Funeral services will be held Tuesday in Lake Crystal for Marlyn Buss. Buss, 88, revitalized Farmfest in 1982. The show was held in Lake Crystal from 1982-1989; in Austin from 1990-1994 and in Morgan starting in 1995. Buss also started…

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MN Corn Matters

Published August 14, 2024

Minnesota Corn Growers Association Past President Richard Syverson joins Corn Matters this week. In our weekly update, Syverson recaps Minnesota Corn events at Farmfest. Listen to the report.

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Candidates Spar During Farmfest Forums

Published August 8, 2024

Farmfest featured two congressional candidate forums with 14 candidates from five congressional districts. That was followed by a senate candidate forum with another seven people on the stage. The senate forum took on a populist tone, especially ahead of Tuesday's…

Candidate Forums Scheduled at Farmfest

Published July 30, 2024

Farmfest will be held Tuesday through Thursday near Redwood Falls. In addition to 500-plus trade show exhibitors, forums are scheduled each day in the Wick Buildings Farmfest Center. “We’re going to have a U.S. Senate candidate forum Wednesday which will…

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