Articles tagged under: Richard Syverson

A New Generation of Leaders Step Up

Published March 1, 2026

Minnesota Corn Growers Association board member Richard Syverson saw a shift in how issues were addressed at this year's Corn Congress. "The current economic condition in the country has sharpened people's focus on getting things done and not just talking…
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MN Corn Matters

Published February 28, 2026

In this edition of MN Corn Matters, Minnesota Corn Growers Association Past President Richard Syverson discusses E-15. Click here to hear the update.
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Corn Matters

Published August 16, 2025

The Minnesota Corn Growers Association submitted public comment on the latest Renewable Volume Obligation standards. MCGA board member Richard Syverson has that info in this week's Minnesota Corn Matters. Listen here. 
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Corn Matters

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…
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Shallow Rooted Corn

Published August 21, 2024

There are major differences in crop conditions in west-central Minnesota this season. Richard Syverson farms at Clontarff, northwest of Benson, and is surprised by what he’s seeing in his fields. "The better the soil, the worse the crop this year;…
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MN Corn Matters

Published August 21, 2024

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made a recent stop in Minnesota to announce grants for biofuels infrastructure grants. Minnesota Corn Growers Association Past President Richard Syverson joins Corn Matters this week to highlight the impact for the ethanol industry and corn…
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Increasing Demand for Grains

Published August 16, 2024

Renewable fuels are another way to increase demand for crops in the U.S. “Renewable fuel cuts across both corn and soybeans,” says Richard Syverson, past president of the Minnesota Corn Growers Association. “But we need to make sure that the…
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Unleaded 88 Reaction

Published April 22, 2024

Corn and ethanol groups are responding favorably to the Biden Administration’s temporary waiver, allowing summer use of E-15 or Unleaded 88 for 2024. Minnesota Corn Growers Association Past President Richard Syverson said this will benefit consumers and retailers. "This assures…
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MN Corn Matters

Published March 10, 2024

Minnesota Corn Growers Association and South Dakota Corn Growers passed a resolution asking USDA to gather information on fertilizer prices from manufacturers at this year's Corn Congress. MCGA Past President Richard Syverson says this is important information to assess the…
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“Let This Market Work”

Published February 28, 2024

The EPA has approved 8 Midwest governors’ petitions to approve year-round sales of E15, including Minnesota and South Dakota. An emergency waiver will be needed for this summer. “Let’s just let this market work,” said Minnesota Corn Growers Association board…
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