Minnesota Corn

03/05/2026

Attention farmers: The Minnesota Trade Policy Academy is coming to the University of Minnesota’s Hormel Institute in Austin on March 18th.

This unique, hands-on event is designed for Minnesota corn growers who want to learn how global trade impacts their operation and how to advocate to support our farm economy.

Hosted by Minnesota Corn, National Corn Growers Association, and the U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council, the Academy brings together experts and farmers to break down trade agreements, tariffs, and the latest economic trends.

Learn more and register here: https://www.mncorn.org/single-event/minnesota-trade-policy-academy/

03/04/2026

Through its investment in the U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council, the Minnesota corn checkoff helps builds global demand for corn, ethanol, DDGS, and corn-fed meat. That includes in Mexico, which is the top export market for U.S. corn.

Those efforts appear to be paying off. In 2024-25, the U.S. exported a record 1 billion bushels of corn to Mexico—a 12% increase from the previous year and a 64% increase from five years prior.

In this Q&A, Heidi Bringenberg, USGBC's Mexico Director, explains reasons behind the jump and how the organization builds demand in the country. Read more here!

Robust expansion in the livestock sector drove record sales in 2024-25, USGBC director says.

03/03/2026

Yesterday afternoon, MCGA President Wes Beck testified to the Minnesota Senate Agriculture Committee about the challenges and opportunities facing Minnesota's family corn farmers.

President Beck noted how corn farmers are facing challenging financial conditions, including rising property taxes, rent, and input costs. He thanked the committee for past investments in green ammonia and biofuel infrastructure, and he highlighted the importance of agricultural drainage, export markets, and Unleaded 88 to farmers.

Thanks to President Beck for his advocacy on behalf of corn farmers!

02/27/2026

On Tuesday, March 3, the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture will conduct a full committee mark-up of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 or Farm Bill 2.0. In advance of the hearing, the Minnesota Corn Growers Association issued the following statement.

“The Minnesota Corn Growers Association greatly appreciates the Committee’s work to complete the Farm Bill reauthorization process. Minnesota farm families are struggling right now with depressed prices, high costs of production, and a sea of red ink. That’s why our producers are so grateful for the significant improvements to the farm safety net made last year, the economic aid recently announced, the economic and production loss assistance provided in the American Relief Act, as well as the Farm Bill 2.0 recently unveiled. While there is a lot of work ahead, including building markets both abroad and here at home, we recognize the strong support by Congress and the Administration as our farm families weather some extremely difficult conditions. We hope that the Committee will move forward with Farm Bill 2.0 in keeping with the bipartisan spirit that has always been the Committee’s hallmark and we thank Members on both sides of the aisle for the steadfast support of American agriculture, including the farm families of Minnesota.” Wes Beck, President, Minnesota Corn Growers Association.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Minnesota Corn Growers Association greatly appreciates the Committee’s work to complete the Farm Bill reauthorization process. Minnesota farm families are struggling right now with depressed prices, high costs of production, and a sea of red ink.

02/26/2026

Today, we joined with the Minnesota Bio-Fuels to place ads in the Mankato Free Press and Marshall Independent urging federal lawmakers to pass year-round E15 as soon as possible.

Such a move wouldn't just support Minnesota's farm economies. It would also ensure drivers have uninterrupted access to a fuel blend that thousands have come to enjoy for its cost and emissions benefits.

02/26/2026

“At a very high level, this study that we just put out today shows that E15 is delivering real measurable savings for Minnesota drivers,” Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association Executive Director Brian Werner said. “Those savings are happening because E15 has consistently been priced lower than traditional gasoline and consumers are increasingly choosing it for that reason.”

Read more about a new study that shows just how much Minnesota drivers save with E15.

A new study released on Wednesday by the Minnesota Bio-Fuels Associations shows Minnesota drivers saved $24.7 million in 2024 alone by choosing E15, a 15%-ethanol gasoline option also known as “Unleaded 88″ at the pump.

02/25/2026

Great new exhibit at Farmamerica - The Minnesota Agricultural Interpretive Center!

02/23/2026

Today, we cap off our new board member feature series with Shayne Isane of Badger. A second-generation family farmer, Shayne raises crops and livestock with his brother and nephews.

Welcome to the board, Shayne!

Shayne Isane joined the MCGA board in January. He said he's excited about the prospect of shaping MCGA's grassroots advocacy, research, and outreach efforts.

02/18/2026

In Minnesota, drivers collectively saved over $19 million in 2025 by filling up with homegrown E15 (Unleaded 88). We join Iowa Corn in urging the E15 Rural Energy Council to take action.

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, long-term stability to a faltering farm economy.

02/18/2026

What is the best part about farming? 🌽

02/16/2026

Today, MCGA board member Richard Syverson participated in an ag roundtable with Senator Amy Klobuchar at the family farm of Jeremy Tischer in Breckinridge. We appreciate Senator Klobuchar's attention to issues affecting family farmers!

02/16/2026

This week, we continue our new board member feature series by spotlighting Mark Enninga, who partners with his parents, Spencer and Leann, with the family farm in Fulda growing and marketing corn, soybeans, and beef. He's pictured here with his son, Jack.

Welcome to the board, Mark! We appreciate your service on behalf of corn farmers. Read more here: https://www.mncorn.org/2026/02/11/new-board-member-enninga-has-deep-roots-in-ag/