Minnesota Corn

11/12/2025

Through a decade-long partnership with the University of Minnesota’s Center for Sustainable Polymers, Minnesota corn farmers are helping pioneer renewable materials that could one day replace petroleum-based plastics.

Read the full story in the link below, and and look for more stories about Minnesota corn checkoff–supported research in the upcoming issue of Corn Talk.

A decade-long partnership between CSP and Minnesota corn farmers has resulted in a handful of revolutionary products and processes.

11/11/2025

Attention Minnesota corn farmers: Check your mailboxes over the next week for the Fall 2025 issue of Corn Talk!

This issue dives into how your corn checkoff delivers results — from building markets and supporting research to growing future ag leaders.

11/06/2025

Great work by our District 3 District Field Manager Kaylee at yesterday’s Ag in Action event at Farmamerica - The Minnesota Agricultural Interpretive Center!

Hosted by Christensen Farms, the event welcomed fifth- and sixth-graders from Waseca and Nicollet public schools to explore the wide range of career opportunities in agriculture. Minnesota Corn joined Christensen Farms, several other commodity groups, and Minnesota State University students in setting up interactive booths to help students learn more about the many roles and pathways in the ag industry.

Minnesota Corn was proud to participate as part of its ongoing commitment to supporting the next generation of farmers and ag leaders. A big thanks to Christensen Farms and Farmamerica for hosting such a great event!

Learn more about how Minnesota Corn supports youth in agriculture: https://www.mncorn.org/outreach/

11/04/2025

Over the past week, the MPCA has announced two decisions affecting Minnesota’s family corn farmers. On Oct. 27, the agency denied a petition from environmental groups seeking new rulemaking on public and private drainage systems, and yesterday it withdrew its proposed rulemaking process for pesticide-treated seed disposal.

Both decisions align with comments submitted by MCGA that defend existing regulatory frameworks and highlight how farmers judiciously steward crop protection products such as treated seed.

Read more about the treated seed rulemaking decision here: https://www.mncorn.org/2025/11/03/mpca-announces-withdrawal-of-rulemaking-process-for-pesticide-treated-seed-disposal

Read more about the drainage petition decision here: https://www.mncorn.org/2025/11/03/mpca-denies-drainage-petition-submitted-by-environmental-organizations

11/03/2025

Maintaining the integrity of the Renewable Fuel Standard is critical to ensuring U.S. energy independence and supporting farmers, drivers, and rural economies. That’s why MCGA and the Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association are calling on the EPA to fully reallocate waived volumes from 2023–25 and uphold the law’s intent.

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The U.S. could have difficulty meeting its 2026 and 2027 renewable fuel targets without full reallocation, MCGA and MBA said.

10/31/2025

ICYMI: Applications are now open for the 2026 Minnesota Corn Scholarship!

Minnesota Corn will award up to four $5,000 scholarships to students pursuing a career connected to agriculture. Apply by January 4: https://www.mncorn.org/2025/10/20/minnesota-corn-2026-scholarship-program-opens-for-applications/

Now through Jan. 4, college students can apply for a scholarship from Minnesota Corn online at mncorn.org/scholarships.

10/30/2025

Great explanation from MCR&PC member Jim O’Connor on the power packed inside every corn kernel — and thanks to Jim for hosting the Taiwan delegation last week in partnership with U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council!

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10/23/2025

With support from the corn checkoff, University of Minnesota Professor Dr. Paul Dauenhauer is studying catalytic technology that could allow for the conversion of corn into methanol. The research could expand the versatility of corn-based biofuels while increasing the efficiency of biofuel production.

Today, Dr. Dauenhauer shared his research with a Taiwanese trade delegation visiting Minnesota after the U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council's Global Ethanol Summit. The group also heard from Dr. Will Northrop about sustainable aviation fuel research, and it will visit ethanol sites in southern Minnesota tomorrow.

Thanks to our research partners at the University of Minnesota, USGBC, and the delegation for their interest in Minnesota-grown biofuels!

10/23/2025

U.S. beef producers have been struggling with tight margins and uncertainty for years. We stand with our friends at the Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association in support of hardworking family farmers and ranchers. Thank you for all that you do!

This morning, the Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association (MSCA) Board of Directors released the following statement in response to President Donald J. Trump’s social media post stating that his tariffs saved American cattle producers.

“The Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association finds the President’s comments to be an unfair and inaccurate portrayal of the American cattle industry. The President’s plan to import more beef from Argentina in an effort to lower beef prices will not be successful and will instead hurt Minnesota cattle producers.

Accrediting success in the cattle industry to tariffs implemented by the President is a misrepresentation of the current cattle market. Suggesting that tariffs alone have safeguarded American cattle producers is a misleading characterization of the challenges and successes within our industry.

Cattle producers work hard each and every day on their operations to raise the highest quality beef for consumers. Consumers recognize the value of each pound of beef they consume.

We urge President Trump to consider family farmers and ranchers as he makes decisions. Support free markets, not manipulated ones.”

The MSCA, along with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and other state affiliate associations, have been urging producers to send a letter to Congress to let our Representatives know that importing more Argentinian beef to lower beef prices is not going to work and will instead hurt cattle producers.

To sign on, visit https://t.ly/IQl-b

MSCA will remain in contact with representation in D.C. on this issue.

10/21/2025

Grateful to Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom for their longtime partnership! We appreciate their efforts to reach students across Minnesota with engaging, standards-based lessons about farmers and agriculture.

We want to proudly recognize Minnesota Corn as a Generations Club sponsor! With a strong commitment to bridging the gap between consumers and agriculture, playing a vital role in supporting agricultural education across the state.

Their support empowers educators to bring real-world agriculture into the classroom, inspiring the next generation of informed consumers and ag leaders.

This work was supported, in part, by the farm families of Minnesota and their corn check-off investment.

10/20/2025

Attention students: Minnesota Corn’s 2026 college scholarship program is now open for applications! Now through January 4, MCGA young adult members can apply for one of up to four $5,000 scholarships to support their education and future in agriculture.

Learn more and apply here: mncorn.org/2025/10/20/minnesota-corn-2026-scholarship-program-opens-for-applications

10/17/2025

Great story from the Renewable Fuels Association about its partnership with Girls Auto Clinic! We’re proud to support their efforts as part of our work to build awareness of Unleaded 88 and higher biofuel blends.

By Kendra Coulson, Marketing and Membership Manager   When I woke up at 5 a.m. to catch a flight out of Dallas to Philadelphia Saturday morning, I’ll tell you what I wasn’t thinking. I wasn’t thinking I’d spend the day surrounded by women who could out-change, out-check,...