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Navigating 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…

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MCPR 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…

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MCPR 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…

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Crop 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,…

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2024 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…

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‘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…

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Save 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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Crop update: Small grains harvest continues

Wild rice is harvested in Minnesota.

Small grain producers in Minnesota are continuing the 2024 harvest despite a few roadblocks put up by Mother Nature in mid-August. “There was a lot of rain that delayed harvest,” said Rick Walker, chair of the Minnesota Crop Production Retailers (MCPR). According to USDA’s Aug. 26 Crop Progress Report, more than half (54%) of Minnesota’s…

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MCPR hosts legislative leaders, MDA staff during UFC tour

Seeing is believing. That’s why the Minnesota Crop Production Retailers (MCPR) hosted a tour Aug. 19 for a bipartisan group of state and federal legislators at United Farmers Cooperative’s (UFC) Brownton facility. Founded in 1915, UFC boasts 13 locations and serves roughly 285,000 acres in a 100-mile radius. The Brownton location is home to 53,000…

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MCPR seeking candidates for annual Board of Directors election

The Minnesota Crop Production Retailers Association (MCPR) will soon begin seeking nominations for candidates for the 2025 Board of Directors Election. Serving on the board will provide individuals with the opportunity to advocate on behalf of agriculture and the issues that are important to our members. There are five seats up for election in 2025,…

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