Articles tagged under: Minnesota Corn Growers Association
Property Tax Exemption Sought for Buffers
Published March 19, 2025
The Minnesota House and Senate tax committees have reviewed a property tax exemption for the buffers required by the state. Minnesota Corn Growers Association First Vice President Wes Beck testified in favor of the bill. "Since the passage of the Buffer…Agricult-HER: Marri (Carrow) Tejada
Published March 17, 2025
Marri (Carrow) Tejada grew up on a farm at Marshall, Minnesota. She started her career in a communications role with the Minnesota Corn Growers Association. Tejada moved on to Washington, D.C. and served as the communications director for the U.S.…MN Corn Matters
Published March 4, 2025
In the latest Corn Matters, University of Minnesota Extension Communications Specialist Jack Wilcox discusses resources available for northern Minnesota corn growers. The report from the Minnesota Corn Growers Association can be found here.MN Corn Matters
Published February 28, 2025
The EPA has approved a waiver for E15 and summer driving in eight Midwest states. In the Minnesota Corn Matters, Minnesota Corn Growers President Jim Kanten talks offers his thoughts on the change. Listen to the report.MN Corn Matters
Published February 23, 2025
Minnesota Corn Growers Association board member Richard Syverson discusses a new call to action on a federal bill that would create a path for year-round E15 in this week's edition of Corn Matters. Listen to the report.MN Corn Matters
Published February 12, 2025
In Corn Matters, Minnesota Corn Growers Association President Jim Kanten is featured. MCGA is disappointed in the new feedlot permit regulations from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. Click here to listen.MN Corn Matters
Published February 5, 2025
Minnesota Agricultural Water Resource Center Executive Director Warren Formo offers information about the 17th Annual Nutrient Management Conference in the latest edition of Minnesota Corn Matters. Click here.Corn Growers Advocate for Increased Funding in Key Ag Programs
Published January 30, 2025
The Minnesota Corn Growers Association has a number of programs that they are promoting to start out the growing season. President Jim Kanten says one program continuing to grow is its Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Tax Credit. "This started in…Grassroots Policy Development
Published January 22, 2025
According to Minnesota Corn Growers Association President Jim Kanten, Minnesota is one of only two states with policy development beginning at the county level. "We are very unique in that everything starts at the county level and moves up to…