Corn Matters
The Minnesota Corn Growers Association sponsor the weekly Corn Matters report. MCGA board member Nick Peterson outlines a recent EPA focus on groundwater in southeastern Minnesota.
Articles tagged under: Minnesota Corn Growers Assocaition
Seeking a Fair and Updated Farm Bill
The Minnesota Corn Growers Association is asking lawmakers for a fair and updated farm bill. That includes an updated safety net. "The farm bill is based on 2012 cost of production and those costs have increased sharply," said Marlene Dufault,…
A Confusing Decision
The Environmental Protection Agency has approved E15 for year-round use in eight Midwestern states, including Minnesota and South Dakota. However, the change does not take effect until 2024. It is a confusing decision for Minnesota Corn Growers Association President Richard…
MN Corn Staff Adds Boelk
Barbara Boelk is the new senior communications director for the Minnesota Corn Growers Association. Most recently, Boelk had a similar role with Taco Johns International.
From Minnesota Corn to Cargill
Meghan Doyle has accepted an executive communications role with Cargill. Doyle has been with the Minnesota Corn Growers Association for the past nine years, including time as the senior communications director.
Boubin Accepts New USGC Job
Mackenzie Boubin will join the U.S. Grains Council in May as its director of global ethanol market development. Boubin now serves as the biofuels and industry relations director for the Minnesota Corn Growers Association. Previously, Boubin worked for the Minnesota…
Corn Matters
In Minnesota Corn Matters, learn about the latest rule-making process for the Renewable Fuel Standard. A recent hearing offered positive and negative news for Minnesota corn farmers.
Busy Year for Minnesota Corn Growers Association
Minnesota Corn Growers had a busy year with policy changes and weather challenges. Minnesota Corn Growers past president Tim Waibel (W-able) says they have more on the agenda for 2022. "We had our sights set on getting E-15 getting passed…
Corn Matters
In this week's Corn Matters, Minnesota Corn Growers Association Bryan Biegler talks about a recent trade mission to the United Kingdom.
Minnesotan Appointed to Federal Research Board
USDA appointed 14 members to the National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education and Economics Advisory Board. That list includes Dr. Dana Allen-Tully, the dairy and nutrition manager for Gar-Lin Dairy Farm in Eyota, Minnesota. Dr. Allen-Tully also serves as the treasurer…
