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Getting into the weeds: 2024 CPM Short Course and Trade Show features weed management expert
Getting to the roots of an issue takes some digging, the right tools and the right mindset to tackle it. And when it comes to getting into the weeds, the Minnesota Crop Production Retailers (MCPR) is pulling in industry expert Tom Peters for the 2024 CPM Short Course and Trade Show, taking place Dec. 10-12…
Read MoreShort course sessions to focus on AI in agriculture
Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to transform society, including how we work, live, learn and, of course, how we farm. But there is still much to learn about AI – including how it works and who stands to benefit from the technology. On Dec. 10-12 at the Minneapolis Hilton Hotel, attendees of the 2024…
Read MoreShort Course session to focus on retailer’s place in climate-smart ag
As more and more focus shifts to climate-smart agriculture, what does that mean for the ag industry as a whole? The Minnesota Crop Production Retailers (MCPR) hopes to answer some of those questions during a panel session at this year’s CPM Short Course and MCPR Trade Show Dec. 10-12 at the Minneapolis Hilton hotel. The…
Read MoreNavigating unstable markets: MCPR Trade Show to feature ag finance expert
Amid a challenging and dynamic period in the agricultural sector, there’s no better time to strategize how to weather the input market storm. That’s why the 2024 Crop Pest Management (CPM) Short Course and Minnesota Crop Production Retailers (MCPR) Trade Show is welcoming agribusiness expert Erik Hoegemeyer to its Dec. 10-12, 2024, event at the…
Read MoreMCPR board director nomination period now open
MCPR is seeking candidates to run for the board of directors. Serving on the MCPR Board is not just a responsibility, but a rewarding opportunity advocate on behalf of agriculture and the issues that are important to MCPR members. It’s a chance to be part of key discussions about the future of ag retail in Minnesota and to…
Read MoreMCPR connecting peers through special interest groups
It’s about who you know, not what you know – at least to an extent. To build a stronger industry and facilitate networking, the Minnesota Crop Production Retailers (MCPR) is hosting special interest groups (SIG) during the 2024 CPM Short Course and MCPR Trade Show. “The real value of any of these ag conferences is…
Read MoreCrop Update: Mother Nature assisting growers as harvest accelerates
Excellent drying weather has set fall harvest into full swing around most of Minnesota the week of Sept. 23, and the extended forecast is showing favorable conditions for combining. “Silage corn is wrapping up and some producers began with soybean harvest late last week, but I expect everyone to be going by this weekend,…
Read More2024 CPM Short Course: Building company culture
Erin Mies, co-founder of People Spark Consulting, is a firm believer that businesses do not need more complicated processes, but instead need help uncovering the root issues to find the solutions to their problems. Through her 20 years of experience coaching and consulting executives and leaders, she’s earned a reputation for understanding a business’ needs…
Read More‘Adding some fun’: MCPR announces Casino Night fundraiser
Work hard, play hard. Right? The Minnesota Crop Production Retailers (MCPR) is counting down the days until its inaugural After Hours Casino Night hosted by the Minnesota Certified Crop Advisors (MCCA) on Dec. 11, 2024, in conjunction with the 2024 CPM Short Course and MCPR Trade Show at the Minneapolis Hilton hotel. After a day…
Read MoreSave the Date: MCPR’s Short Course and Trade Show
The Minnesota Crop Production Retailers (MCPR) are continuing to formalize the agenda for the organization’s 2024 Short Course and Trade Show. The annual conference returns Dec. 10-12, 2024, at the Minneapolis Hilton hotel. Pre-registration, which includes a $50 discount, is now available online. All programming, including the trade show and the new After Hours Casino…
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