@mncorn

Helping Minnesota's corn farmers build better connections with each other and with the non-farming public.

 Minnesota
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Joined May 2009
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MN Corn Growers retweeted
Mark Dorenkamp@BRNAgNews_MarkSep 4
Central #Minnesota #farmer Nick Peterson tells @brownfield he's used the #corn rally to empty bins and add new crop sales brownfieldagnews.com/news/mi… @mncorn #agnews

Minnesota farmer uses corn rally to empty bins, add new-crop sales

A central Minnesota farmer has been taking advantage of recent strength in the corn market. Nick Peterson of St. Cloud says there are opportunities to market both old and new crop. “I’m almost...

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MN Corn Growers retweeted
Growth Energy
@GrowthEnergyAug 26
We need more homegrown fuel, not less. ↓
Emily Skor@EmilySkorAug 26
Whether it’s robust #RVOs or year-round #E15, we need strong federal biofuels policy to secure more homegrown biofuels in our nation’s fuel supply. Read more from my piece in @EthanolMagazine: ethanolproducer.com/articles…

We need more homegrown fuel, not less | Ethanol Producer Magazine

The price of crude oil drives prices at the pump. Ethanol reduces our dependence on foreign oil and brings cost savings to American drivers. We need more homegrown biofuels, not less, according to...

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MN Corn Growers retweeted
Thom Petersen@ThommyPetersenJun 18
Tonight honored to meet with a delegation from India @mncorn office in Burnsville to discuss US ethanol and dried distiller grains (DDGs) as a feed ingredient for their poultry farms to feed their growing nation. 🇺🇸 🇮🇳
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Looking to expand access to higher ethanol blends like E15 at your fuel station? Reminder that applications for the AGRI Biofuels Infrastructure Program are due Tuesday, June 2 at 4p. MN fuel retailers can learn more, apply & explore past projects at 🔗 mda.state.mn.us/grants/agri-…
Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner, Thom Petersen, filling up a car with unleaded 88 at a fuel station.

ALT Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner, Thom Petersen, filling up a car with unleaded 88 at a fuel station.

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Looking for help implementing sustainable farming? Apply today for our climate-friendly agricultural practices incentives payments. Up to $10k per grantee through our MN Ag Water Quality Certification Program. 🔗 mda.state.mn.us/application-…
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MN Corn Growers retweeted
BWerner@MnBiofuelBrianApr 10
Now more than ever, biofuels show their value minnesotareformer.com/2026/0…

Commentary: Now more than ever, biofuels show their value • Minnesota Reformer

Study: Minnesotans saved $24.7 million by choosing E15 instead of traditional E10 gasoline. Since 2013, cumulative savings total $79.5 million.

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Iowa Corn@iowa_cornFeb 18
Iowa corn farmer Mark Mueller wrote: “We aren’t looking for a handout; we are looking for market access.” Year-round E15 costs taxpayers $0. It lowers fuel costs. It strengthens U.S. energy independence. The path is clear. #E15NOW tinyurl.com/5acdcvva

Opinion: A farmer’s message to the E15 Rural Energy Council

In this opinion piece, Iowa Corn Growers Association President Mark Mueller says the E15 Rural Energy Council needs to know that E15 will save consumers money while providing some badly needed,...

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MN Corn Growers retweeted
MN FFA Foundation@MNFFAFoundationJan 22
Great two days exhibiting at AgExpo in Mankato! 🌾 Thank you to event sponsors @MNSoybean and @MNCorn for supporting ag and FFA. MN FFA State Officers Paisley & Keeley connected with sponsors and shared an inspiring message at the dinner program. 💙💛
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"We really think it's important for us to help the people who feed the nation" says ag mental health counselor Tracie Self. Thanks to Linder Farm Network & @MNCorn for highlighting resources available to MN farmers facing stress and financial hardship. 📹 ow.ly/MQfP50XCZNF
Woman with curly hair and headband sitting in front of a rustic wooden backdrop decorated with pumpkins and a 'Blessed' sign. The lower third reads "Tracie Self, MN Rural Mental Health Specialist."

ALT Woman with curly hair and headband sitting in front of a rustic wooden backdrop decorated with pumpkins and a 'Blessed' sign. The lower third reads "Tracie Self, MN Rural Mental Health Specialist."

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Unleaded 88 is priced 59 cents less than regular 87 octane at the Kwik Trip in Clearwater! Get directions here bit.ly/48v79k8
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Following advocacy efforts from MSGA & @MNCorn, the MPCA has withdrawn the rulemaking process for pesticide treated seed disposal. “It’s one less regulation that farmers have to deal with, which is huge for our members,” Exec. Dir. Joe Smentek said. mnsoybean.org/msga-mn-corn-g…

MSGA, MN Corn Growers advocacy leads MPCA to withdraw rulemaking process for pesticide treated seed...

Following a sustained advocacy push from Minnesota farm groups, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) announced Nov. 3 that it’s withdrawing the rulemaking process for pesticide treated seed...

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The Oct 23 deadline to apply for biofuel infrastructure grant funding via the MN Dept of Agriculture is approaching. For more information, click here: bit.ly/4nOaLnP
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Does healthier soil produce significant nitrogen? mncorn.org/2025/09/16/does-h… “If you can increase biological activity through improvement of the soil health, you may be able to reduce N use and save money in your budget." @MnSoil @mncorn #MNag
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Each day, over 100 agricultural workers suffer a lost-work-time injury, according to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), making agriculture one of the most dangerous industries in the United States. That’s why we’re proud to sponsor AgriSafe’s National Farm Safety and Health Week 2025, a vital week dedicated to protecting the health and safety of those who feed the world. September 22–26, 2025 10 FREE Webinars | 100% Virtual Explore key topics in ag health, safety, and resilience. Register today: learning.agrisafe.org/NFSHW #NFSHW2025 #AgriSafe #AgSafety #RuralHealth #FarmSafety
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MN producers, groups, and local governments looking for help purchasing or retrofitting soil health equipment can apply beginning Friday, Aug. 1 for a cost-share grant from our Soil Health Financial Assistance Program. Deadline is Aug. 29. #MNAg 🔗 mda.state.mn.us/new-funding-…
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Come visit us at Farmfest in Redwood County Aug. 5-7 and get your well water tested for nitrates for free. We'll also have resources on loans & grants, Ag Weather Station Network, Ag Water Quality Certification Program, & rural mental health. 🔗 mda.state.mn.us/mda-offering… #MNAg
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When we speak a unified, strategic message, we get heard. NCGA is proud to recognize three all-star voices in 2025: Adam Ladwing (@ndcorn), Matthew Poe (@MississippiCorn) & Nicholas Peterson (@mncorn). Sincere thanks & congrats to the Corn Advocate of the Year award winners! 🙌 🏆
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NEW PODCAST EPISODE: z.umn.edu/aisc Manure sampling and testing: Variability, guidelines & safety for your operation @UMNExt @UMNswac @ManureProf #MNag
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What’s happening on Capitol Hill? What’s the latest on the trade front? What about the MAHA report? Jim Wiesemeyer joins us on the #Groundwork podcast to discuss all these things and more. Listen now! 👉 bit.ly/4mOfwgU
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The Make America Healthy Again report is out today, and corn growers are deeply troubled by it. Read more. 👇👇 ncga.com/stay-informed/media…

Corn Growers Deeply Troubled by MAHA Report Release

The Make America Healthy Again Commission today released its long-awaited report, which denigrates the safety of key pesticides used by corn growers and other farmers. In response, the National Corn...

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