Minnesota Corn Research & Promotion Council

About MCR&PC

In 1990, the Minnesota Corn Growers Association (MCGA) worked to pass a statewide producer referendum that created the Minnesota Corn Research & Promotion Council (MCR&PC). This law provided for 1/2 cent per bushel at the first point of sale, to be collected and used for the promotion, communication and research of Minnesota corn. In 2009, Minnesota corn producers passed a referendum conducted by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture to increase the state corn checkoff rate from 1/2 cent to 1 cent per bushel. This effort is targeted at creating opportunities for increased profitability for Minnesota corn farmers.

The shared mission of MCGA and MCR&PC is to identify and promote opportunities for corn farmers, while enhancing quality of life. Although these two organizations are separate and distinct entities, they share the common goal of expanding the use, marketing, and efficient, environmentally sound production of corn while helping others understand the value and importance of corn production to our nation’s economy.

To learn more about how the MCR&PC invests the Minnesota Corn Checkoff, see Your Corn Checkoff at Work.

MCR&PC Promotion Order
MCR&PC Statutes and Rules
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Vision Statement

Minnesota’s corn farmers will become the most sustainable and environmentally responsible corn farmers in the United States.

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Promote Sustainability Programs

We encourage Minnesota’s corn farmers to research, evaluate and engage in a sustainability program that best fits the needs of their farm.

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Support Innovation

We will significantly expand our efforts to increase innovative practices.

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Advocate Best Practices

We will promote best practices for nitrogen management in Minnesota corn production.

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Foster New Uses

We will identify and promote new opportunities for corn in the production of sustainable polymers, ethanol and bio-based chemicals.

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Strengthen Partnerships

We will commit to working collaboratively with a variety of partners to achieve success in fulfilling our vision.

MCR&PC Members

All MCR&PC Board Members

  • John Mages

  • Jordan Goblish

  • Scott Winslow

  • David Vipond

  • Doug Albin

    Doug Albin

  • Duane Epland

  • Brandon Fast

  • Rodney Moe

  • James O’Connor

  • Gary Prescher

    Gary Prescher

  • Chad Willis