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Husband, Father, 5th Generation Farmer, Tweets are my own.

Joined December 2011
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We’re holding a Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources oversight hearing examining the Biden Administration’s limits on access to the OCS. Tune in here➡️ bit.ly/48oBoIp
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Hopefully soon corn’s contribution to carbon sequestration can start to be measured and given the credit it deserves 🌽
An image of corn belt taken by @NASA in a report stating carbon cycle models underestimate the productivity, and therefore carbon capture ability, of the corn belt by 40 to 60 percent. In July, the corn belt peaks at levels 40% higher than the Amazon. 🌽@iowa_corn @NationalCorn
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Great reminder from @NieuwenhuisSeed. Become a member, learn how to be part of the grassroots movement and advocate. @mncorn @MNSoyGrowers
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Kirby Hettver retweeted
Minnesota once again set an all-time high for sales of #E15 in 2019, yet another example of the growing momentum for the cleaner-burning options at the pump. #BetterFuel4MN bit.ly/3984n3Y
Kirby Hettver retweeted
MCGA President @lesanderson10 is at the White House for today's #USMCA signing representing Minnesota's corn farmers.
WATCH LIVE: President Trump is scheduled to sign the new USMCA at the White House shortly. youtube.com/watch?v=41GOefON…
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Commissioner @ThommyPetersen was given the "Friend of Agriculture” Award at the #MNAgExpo2020 from @mncorn #MNAgExpo #MNAg
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Kirby Hettver retweeted
Thank you @SenatorWeber for speaking with @mncorn leaders and members this morning at #MNAgExpo20 about #MnAg policy issues at the #mnleg.
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The Better Fuel Initiative is building a future of better transportation fuels for all Minnesotans by increasing awareness, understanding and usage of biofuels in Minnesota. At #MNAgEXPO2020? Come learn more at Booth 58 or visit bit.ly/2v25pzJ!
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Tell EPA to follow through on #RFS Commitment votervoice.net/Shares/BGNeZA…
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Today @GovTimWalz signed an executive order creating a MN Governor’s #Biofuels Council to promote the development of renewable fuels and reduce #GHG emissions at the farm of @mncorn President Brian Thalmann. #MNAg – at Minnesota, USA
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Kirby Hettver retweeted
In Winnebago for a community meeting on the closing of the Corn Plus ethanol plant. @SenTinaSmith leading the conversation along with @mncorn director Tim Waibel, office of @RepHagedorn, City of Winnebago officials, MN Senator @JulieRosenMN and MN Rep. Bob Gunther.
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Thank you for the opportunity to discuss impacts of the small refinery waivers. Adams on Agriculture- September 5, 2019 podbean.com/eu/pb-mhg3a-be53…
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Kirby Hettver retweeted
I offer exhibit A that the small-refinery waivers undermine the RFS and result in demand destruction.
One of Nation's Largest Ethanol Companies Announces Job Cuts Coming dtnpf.com/agriculture/web/ag…
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Kirby Hettver retweeted
With the recent news of ethanol plants cutting back production, it's a good time to take a minute to let the administration know about the impacts #SRE are having on farmer profitability. mncorn.org/2019/08/02/your-h… via @mncorn
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It’s been a rough week in farm country. Between waivers & WASDE, many farmers are very upset. Trump intervention triggered EPA's surprise biofuel waiver decision: sources | Article [AMP] | Reuters reuters.com/article/us-usa-b…
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Kirby Hettver retweeted
Great hosting new @UMNews President @JoanGabel and @CFANSDean in the Minnesota Corn tent today. We are excited for the future and our shared mission to build a sustainable future for #mnag.
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Kirby Hettver retweeted
Great hosting @SecretarySonny in the Minnesota Corn tent today to discuss the impact of ongoing trade disputes and protecting the #RFS.
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#AgTwitter which option most closely reflects your estimate for Corn as % of US PP acres for #plant19
40%60%
25%70%
35%80%
75 votes • Final results
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#AgTwitter which option most closely reflects your estimated total US PP acres for #plant19
39%10M
33%12.5M
23%15M
6%17.5M
132 votes • Final results
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