Articles tagged under: Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers
A Decent Start for Spring Wheat
Published June 20, 2019
Minnesota Wheat On-Farm Research Network coordinator Missy Geiszler says the weather has generally been good for the small grains. "We had that little hot spell in the beginning of June and I'm wondering if that might have affected the tillering…Vogel Begins New Responsibilities at Minnesota Wheat
Published June 7, 2019
Charlie Vogel is on the job as the new executive director for the Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers and the Minnesota Wheat Research and Promotion Council. Vogel is an Idaho native who has been managing a farm cooperative in Cando,…MAWG/MWRPC Hires New Executive Director
Published May 2, 2019
As of June 1, the Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers and the Minnesota Wheat Research and Promotion Council will have a new executive director. Charlie Vogel is currently the sales and marketing manager for Legacy Cooperative at Bisbee, North Dakota.…NW MN Farmers Travel to St. Paul to Tell Their Story
Published February 21, 2019
A group of northwest Minnesota farmers is home after spending the two days meeting with state lawmakers in St. Paul. Norman County Farm Bureau President Austen Germolus was able to outline one of the most significant costs for his farm.…Minnesota Ag Peer Group Explores Ecuador
Published January 21, 2019
There’s a need for more young leaders in agriculture. That’s why the Minnesota Farm Bureau, Minnesota Wheat, Minnesota Corn Growers Association, Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council and Your Source of Growth Fund are making an investment in a new…Torgerson Announces Retirement
Published January 17, 2019
Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers and the Minnesota Wheat Research and Promotion Council Executive Director Dave Torgerson will retire March 31. He's served Minnesota wheat growers for more than 30 years. Torgerson is looking forward to time with family. In an…Production a Focus for Small Grain Update Meetings
Published January 15, 2019
Minnesota farmers are learning more about spring wheat varieties, high yielding soybean production and more during small grain update meetings this week. Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers and the Minnesota Wheat Research and Promotion Council Executive Director Dave Torgerson says…Farm Bill Progress Easing Minds in Farm Country
Published December 14, 2018
Local farmers, like Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers President Steve Lacey, are happy for the farm bill progress. "We were all hoping lawmakers would get a farm bill done on time (by September 30), but they didn't. Just like harvest around…MN Wheat Growers to Host Market Seminar
Published September 10, 2018
The Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers is hosting their September Marketing Seminar Wednesday. Executive Director David Torgerson says it’s an atypical year for marketing. There is a lot of uncertainty in the marketplace. "NCTC Farm Business Management Instructor Josh Tjosaas…