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Olson previews legislative panel ahead of CPM Short Course and MCPR Trade Show
From the state to the national level, there are plenty of changes coming following the 2024 elections. Republicans took control of the House, Senate and White House and emerged with a tie in the Minnesota House. The question on everyone’s mind in the ag community is: What does it mean for our industry? Join the…
Industry leaders to discuss smart spray technologies at Short Course
Keep up to date on the latest smart spray technologies this winter. The Minnesota Crop Production Retailers (MCPR) is offering a panel of industry leaders at the CPM Short Course and MCPR Trade Show on Dec.10-12 at the Hilton Minneapolis Hotel. “We are pleased to have a panel of industry experts discuss smart spray technology…
MCPR Short Course sessions highlight disease issues and future risks
Learn more about disease issues from this past year, future disease risks and how to treat them during the 2024 CPM Short Course and MCPR Trade Show sessions Dec. 10-12 at the Minneapolis Hilton Hotel. Following the wet summer of 2024, Dean Malvick, professor of plant pathology at the University of Minnesota, will lead a…
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…
Short 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…
Short 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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…