Corn Matters
In this edition of Corn Matters, Minnesota Corn Growers Association Public Relations Manager Nate Gotlieb offers an update on the bridge assistance payments. Click here.
Published April 2, 2026
In this edition of Corn Matters, Minnesota Corn Growers Association Public Relations Manager Nate Gotlieb offers an update on the bridge assistance payments. Click here.Published October 15, 2025
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.Published October 2, 2025
Wes Beck of St. James succeeds Jim Kanten of Milan as president of the Minnesota Corn Growers Association. Todd Wentzel of Murdock is first vice president; Rob Tate of Cannon Falls is treasurer and Nick Peterson of Clear Lake is…Published July 16, 2025
Ahead of Corn Congress in Washington, D.C., Minnesota Corn Growers Association board member Brian Biegler checked in with RRFN for Minnesota Corn Matters. Click here.Published December 28, 2024
Minnesota Corn Growers Association President Jim Kanten welcomes the passage of the continuing resolution, a one-year farm bill extension, disaster relief and economic relief for farmers. Listen to the report.Published November 15, 2024
In Minnesota Corn Matters, Minnesota Corn Growers Association board member Rob Tate highlights the need for the FARM Act to fill the gap until a new farm bill is completed. Listen to the report.Published October 30, 2024
Minnesota Corn Growers Association Past President Richard Syverson reminds people to vote. "No matter what side of the political spectrum they fall on, I think it is really beneficial because it shows farmers are an engaged voting demographic. Listen to…Published July 19, 2024
Corn Congress brought corn growers to Washington D.C. to discuss the farm bill and other issues. "We talked about the financial situation that's going to affect us with corn prices around that $4 mark and some of the devastation that's…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…Published March 22, 2024
With the EPA's new standards for vehicle emissions, the agency expects electric vehicle sales to account for over 50 percent of total vehicle sales by 2032. Ag groups voiced concern over the impact on the infrastructure and Rural America. Minnesota…Get a weekly digest from RRFN to stay up-to-date on all the latest news in agriculture.