Articles tagged under: MN Ag Expo
Finding Middle Ground for Right-to-Repair Policy
Published January 21, 2024
Right-to-repair can be a complex issue. “There’s a lot of things farmers can fix and having access to those codes to tell the computer it’s fixed and get going again is very important to our growers,” said Joe Smentek, executive…Water Issues to be Heard in Upcoming Session
Published January 21, 2024
Minnesota Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Aric Putnam participated in the MN Ag Expo in Mankato and was thankful to hear from farmers their concerns as they gear up for the 2024 legislative session. Putnam plans to work on soil and…Harrison, Waibel Recieve MCGA Awards
Published January 21, 2024
The Minnesota Corn Growers Association named Combest Sell & Associates Senior Counsel Jeff Harrison as this year’s Friend of Agriculture award winner during MN Ag Expo. The Golden Kernel Award was presented to New Ulm farmer and corn grower advocate…Prop 12 Discussion at MN Ag Expo
Published January 21, 2024
Minnesota Pork Producers Association Director of Public Policy, Sustainability and Strategy Lauren Servick served on a panel at MN Ag Expo discussing livestock regulation especially pertaining to California’s Prop 12, and Massachusetts Question 3. Servick says any solution to stopping…MCGA Delegates Finalize Policy Book
Published January 21, 2024
The Minnesota Corn Growers Association held its annual meeting during the MN Ag Expo. MCGA President Dana Allen-Tully said the downturn in grain prices is top-of-mind. “I think as producers are looking to put in next year’s crop, we’re being…MSGA Hosts Beginning and Emerging Farmer Program
Published January 20, 2024
The Minnesota Soybean Growers Association hosted a beginning farmer program in conjunction with MN Ag Expo. MSGA board member Adam Guetter hopes this program will help new farmers understand the organization. “I want a lot of these young leaders to…MN Ag Expo on the Schedule This Week
Published January 15, 2024
Minnesota Soybean Growers Association President Bob Worth is excited about the new program for new and beginning farmers at this year’s MN Ag Expo. “We’re going to discuss agriculture and how to talk to your banker, how to talk to…Corn Matters
Published December 17, 2023
Minnesota Corn Growers Association President Dana Allen-Tully joins us this week for Corn Matters. MN Corn is gearing up for MN Ag Expo coming up January 17-18 in Mankato.RRFN Interview: Governor Tim Walz
Published January 18, 2023
In an interview with Red River Farm Network, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz addressed the expanding utilization of biofuels. “We’ll have internal combustion engines on the road for decades, my goal is to make sure more of that fuel is coming…