Articles tagged under: Minnesota Corn Growers Association
MN Corn Matters
Published April 29, 2020
Child safety on the farm is important. Hear more from National Farm Medicine Center agricultural youth safety specialist Marsha Salzwedel in Corn Matters, an update from the Minnesota Corn Growers Association.Be Careful Removing Crusted Grain from the Bin
Published April 24, 2020
Out of condition grain can crust inside of the grain bin. NDSU Extension Agricultural Engineer Ken Hellevang says if crusting happens, farmers should develop a game plan to remove it. "We really need to know about the history of what's…MN Corn Matters
Published April 22, 2020
The recently announced CARES Act includes funding for farmers. Minnesota Corn Growers Association Senior Public Policy Director Amanda Bilek has more in the latest MN Corn Matters.Grain Entrapments Can Happen Quickly
Published April 20, 2020
NDSU Extension Engineer Ken Hellevang says it doesn’t take long to get trapped in a grain bin. “If a farmer is unloading grain at 5,000 bushels per hour, that’s a few cubic feet per second. Someone can become entrapped in…MN Corn Matters
Published April 15, 2020
The Minnesota Corn Growers Association has launched a COVID-19 webpage. MCGA Public Relations Manager Brent Renneke has more in the latest MN Corn Matters.Lockout and Tagout When Working in Grain Bins
Published April 13, 2020
If a farmer has to go inside a grain bin, don't forget to lockout and tagout. “Make sure there’s no way for someone to power anything on,” said Megan Schossow, outreach coordinator, Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center. “Have…MN Corn Matters
Published April 9, 2020
There are several ways farmers and ranchers can stay safe this spring. Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center outreach coordinator Megan Schossow offers tips in MN Corn Matters, an update from the Minnesota Corn Growers Association.Understand the Risks of Working Around Grain Bins
Published April 6, 2020
It's important for farmers to understand the risks of working around grain bins. "Wet grain typically leads to storage issues," says Ken Hellevang, agricultural engineer, NDSU Extension. "That can lead to an increase in grain entrapment and other injuries." Farmers…MN Corn Matters
Published April 1, 2020
There are specifics in the third coronavirus stimulus package to assist farmers. Learn more in Corn Matters from Amanda Bilek, senior public policy director for the Minnesota Corn Growers Association.