The Minnesota Corn Podcast

Tim Griffis, a professor in the University of Minnesota Department of Soil, Water, and Climate, discusses his research into lowering reactive nitrogen emissions associated with agricultural production.

Gail Dennison of the Hormel Institute highlights a research project, funded in part by Minnesota Corn, that is exploring how the aromatic compounds added to fuel to boost octane affect chemicals in the body that control gene expression.

University of Minnesota Extension Specialist and Assistant Professor Melissa Wilson explains her research into maximizing the benefits of cover crops and manure application.

Dr. Fabian Fernandez, a University of Minnesota associate professor who specializes in nutrient management, talks about his Minnesota corn check-off-funded research into how nitrogen rates affect economic return and environmental quality.

University of Minnesota Extension Educator Brad Carlson tells Mark Dorenkamp about the Nitrogen Smart program , which trains farmers to understand how Nitrogen behaves in the environment. The program, which is gearing up for its seventh year, is supported in part by Minnesota Corn.

Melissa Kessler, director of strategic initiatives and engagement for the U.S. Grains Council, talks about the organization's upcoming Trade School in Alexandria, Minnesota. Minnesota Corn is proud to sponsor the event as part of its efforts to help corn farmers learn more about global trade.

Learn about the Minnesota Agriculture & Rural Leadership Program from its executive director, Olga Brouwer. Minnesota Corn is proud to sponsor MARL as part of its mission to support corn farmers and rural communities.

Kelly Marczak, a manager at MEG Corp,  recaps the company's efforts in 2021 to teach high school students and auto technicians in training about ethanol's benefits.

Brian Healy, director of global ethanol market development at U.S. Grains Council, recaps the 2021 marketing year, which ended Aug. 31, from an ethanol-exports perspective.

Cary Sifferath, senior director of global programs for the U.S. Grains Council, discusses why the 2021 marketing year set an all-time record for feed-grain exports with Minnesota Corn Podcast host Mark Dorenkamp.

Reporter Mark Dorenkamp talks with Chris Nicholas, president and co-founder of Låkril Technologies, about his company's efforts to produce a bio-based acrylic acid. Acrylic acid and acrylates are chemicals widely used in the manufacturing of paints, coatings, textiles and more. Research has shown that deriving acrylic acid from a renewable feedstock, like corn, could reduce carbon dioxide emi...

Reporter Mark Dorenkamp talks with University of Minnesota Extension Dean Bev Durgan about Extension's partnership with Minnesota's corn organizations and how both are focused on supporting rural communities. In October, the Minnesota Corn Growers Association and the Minnesota Corn Research & Promotion Council were honored with the Distinguished Friend of Extension Award.

Gary Feyereisen is a research agricultural engineer with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service. In this episode of the Minnesota Corn Podcast, he discusses his research project that aims to measure how conservation practices impact water quality and flow on farmland. The project plans to compare the impact of conservation practices in adjacent southern Minnesota w...

John Hinners is senior vice president of industry relations at the U.S. Meat Export Federation. In this episode of the Minnesota Corn Podcast, he talks with Brownfield Ag News reporter Mark Dorenkamp about the relationship between meat exports and U.S. corn.

Bob Dressen is manager of the Farm at the Arb interpretive farm at the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Chanhassen. In this episode, he talks about Farm at the Arb's mission, programming planned for September and the involvement of the Minnesota Corn Growers Association.

Lindsay Pease, an assistant professor and extension specialist in nutrient and water management at the University of Minnesota, discusses her efforts to identify potential links between land use and phosphorus loss.

Jessica Rollins, executive director of Farmamerica, a Waseca-based agricultural interpretive center, details the latest developments in the organization's capital campaign, which is supported in part by Minnesota's corn farmers.

Shelby Watson, manager of allied industry relations at the USA Poultry & Egg Export Council, talks about the latest news on global agricultural trade.

Heather Bryan, an education specialist with educationprojects.org, talks about the corn checkoff-funded, grassroots agriculture-education initiative Nourish the Future.

Melissa Kessler, director of strategic initiatives and engagement for the U.S. Grains Council, explains the interconnected nature of today's agricultural markets. 

Mark Jirik, director of the Northern Crops Institute, explains how a new study conducted in partnership with Minnesota Corn, the North Dakota Corn Utilization Council and U.S. Grains Council looks at milling and feed efficiency.

The growing season is filled with a host of challenges, including insect, disease, and weed pests, resistance concerns, agronomic issues, and soil fertility questions. The Field Notes program is designed for farmers and agricultural professionals as a weekly webinar program addressing all your crop-related questions in real-time in an interactive, discussion-based format.

With support from Minnesota Corn, 4-H is bringing new and exciting agriculture-related materials and programming to youth across the state.

The Minnesota Corn Innovation Grant Program has invested nearly $850,000 in 78 original projects identifying practical innovations that can be replicated by Minnesota farmers and farmer-led research. 

Minnesota Corn worked with MEG Corp Fuel Consulting to create an ethanol lesson plan for Minnesota educators. The lessons cover everything from ethanol’s journey beginning on the farm to the benefits of ethanol-blended fuels at the pump,