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The Minnesota Corn Podcast highlights research supported through corn farmers’ investment in the check-off. Each monthly episode will feature researchers discussing projects that identify new uses for corn and improve on-farm practices.
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University of Minnesota Assistant Professor Lindsay Pease highlights her research into phosphorus fertilizer management in northwest Minnesota.
Nancy Miller, owner of Vinna Human Resources in Willmar, summarizes key Minnesota labor laws, including several that passed during the 2023 state legislative session.
University of Minnesota Professor Fabian Fernandez highlights a corn check-off-funded study of how much nitrogen is lost to the environment when the nutrient is applied at different rates.
The U.S. Grains Council’s Alexander Grabois talks about a Minnesota Corn-funded study that compared U.S. and international corn varieties as a poultry feed source.
U.S. Grains Council Vice President Cary Sifferath explains how the 2023 market year saw some encouraging signs for corn exports, including from the top U.S. trading partner. Minnesota Corn supports USGC as part of its efforts to develop international markets for corn growers.
Dr. Alex Buck, director of industrial innovation for Iowa Corn, explains an effort by researchers to advance direct ethanol fuel cell technology. The project is funded in part by Minnesota Corn.
University of Illinois animal science professor Hans Stein explains his recently completed research into the viability of high-protein corn co-products in weanling pig diets. Stein's work was funded by Minnesota Corn.
University of Minnesota Postdoctoral Fellow CheJen Jerry Hsiao highlights a Minnesota Corn-funded effort to develop a soil amendment that reduces nitrous oxide emissions from cropland.
University of Minnesota Assistant Professor and Extension Entomologist Fei Yang highlights his Minnesota Corn-supported study of the extent of European corn borer resistance to Bt proteins in Minnesota.
University of Minnesota Professor Will Northrop is studying the potential of converting carbon dioxide from ethanol plants into e-fuel. Northrop's research is supported by the Minnesota corn check-off.
Professor Candy Hirsch is working to understand what can be done to improve the durability of corn while maintaining yields.
Robert White, vice president of industry relations for the Renewable Fuels Association, gives an overview of the organization's flex fuel plug-in concept vehicle, which was supported in part by Minnesota Corn.
Farmamerica Executive Director Jessica Rollins explains how a recently completed capital project supported in part by Minnesota Corn has affected the Waseca-based agricultural interpretive center.
ClearFlame Engine Technologies cofounder and CEO BJ Johnson highlights his company's efforts to scale up its technology, which allows diesel engines to run on ethanol. ClearFlame is supported in part by Minnesota Corn through the Minnesota corn check-off.
University of Minnesota Associate Professor Dan Kaiser highlights his research project that could help improve nitrogen fertilization rates in corn production.
Nathan Meyer and Jamie Mosel of the University of Minnesota highlight a Minnesota Corn-funded effort to create a resource hub that could help farmers navigate changing climate conditions.
Marc Hillmyer, director of the University of Minnesota Center for Sustainable Polymers, talks about a series of Minnesota Corn-funded research projects that aim to improve upon existing renewable plastics.
Red Lake County farmer Mikayla Tabert explains research into how cover crops and an extended five-year crop rotation affect yields, economics, and soil health. Her work has been funded in part by Minnesota Corn.
Fulda, Minnesota, farmer Mark Enninga explains his upcoming study of how application of a compost extract affects corn yields and crop health. Mark’s work is supported by Minnesota Corn through its Innovation Grant program.
Luca Zullo, senior director of science and technology at the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute, talks about exploring a new use for ethanol.
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