Articles tagged under: Minnesota Corn Growers Association

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…

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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.

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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…

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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.

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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…

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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.

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Wear a Mask When Working Around Wet Stored Grain

Published March 30, 2020

With wet corn in storage, there's potential of mold forming in the grain. Inhaling mold spores can make you sick. According to NDSU Extension Engineer Ken Hellevang, farmers should wear respiratory protection "At a minimum, we want to use a…

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MN Corn Matters

Published March 25, 2020

The ethanol and corn industries are learning more about the Environmental Protection Agency and 10th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling on small refinery exemptions. Minnesota Corn Growers Association President Les Anderson has more in this edition of Corn Matters.

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MN Corn Matters

Published March 18, 2020

Precautions because of the coronavirus are impacting upcoming meetings. Learn more from Minnesota Corn Growers Association Public Relations Manager Brent Renneke in Corn Matters.

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Wear a Mask When Working Around Wet Grain

Published March 16, 2020

With wet corn in storage, there is the potential of mold forming in the grain. Inhaling mold spores can make you sick. "Wear respiratory protection. At minimum, we want to use a mask that is rated as an N95 or…

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