Latest News
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…
‘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…
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…
Crop update: Small grains harvest continues
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…
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…
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,…
MCPR golf outing a hole-in-one
The annual Minnesota Crop Production Retailers (MCPR) golf outing scored a hole-in-one, bringing together members and industry professionals for competition and camaraderie to support MCPR initiatives. More than 80 golfers enjoyed the outing on Aug. 7 at The Wilds Golf Club in Prior Lake, Minn. Prizes were awarded to the group with the lowest total team score…
Crop update: Minnesota conditions variable
In the midst of the dog days of summer, crop conditions and outlook is looking variable around Minnesota. Overall, the USDA NASS Crop Progress & Condition report for Minnesota rates 57 of the soybeans as good to excellent and 58 percent of corn good to excellent. Small grains are faring a bit better, with 80…
MCPR annual golf outing just around the corner
MCPR Annual Golf Outing Just Around The Corner Grab that set of clubs and swing on into the Minnesota Crop Production Retailers (MCPR) 2024 Annual Golf Outing Aug. 7 at The Wilds Golf Club in Prior Lake. “The MCPR golf event is a great opportunity to connect with friends and colleagues,” said Lee Helgen, MCPR…
‘Still ongoing’: Planting neither swift nor easy for much of Minnesota
As the calendar flips to June, the vastness of planting progress in Minnesota is about as wide as the state itself. Minnesota Crop Production Retailers (MCPR) board members gave us some insight on how their region stands on planting progress. In the southeast region of Minnesota, farmers enjoyed an early spring with fertilizer being applied…