Sampling is a critical component of producing a crop high in nutrients. The University of Minnesota, aided by checkoff funds through its partnership with the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council (MSR&PC), is sending out soybean sample kits to farmers…
October 11, 2017
Fall is in the air, the leaves are dropping and seed agronomists are making the rounds, asking what problems you had last year, what varieties are available to overcome those problems and which seed treatments you need to use. Therein…
October 11, 2017
Minnesota farmers will have access to Enlist E3 soybeans for 2018 planting through an agreement between Dow AgroSciences and ADM. That’s because the two companies announced a collaboration Oct. 11 that features a closed-loop system. Growers will be able to…
October 11, 2017
Senator Al Franken (D-Minn.) called on the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association and the Minnesota Biodiesel Council to join other key players Wednesday at the Minnesota State University, Mankato campus to discuss renewable energy policies for the upcoming farm bill.
October 11, 2017
As we approach the winter months, there are many myths surrounding the use of biodiesel in cold temperatures. Here are five common myths that need to be busted.
October 6, 2017
The North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension Service, in conjunction with the United States Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture and The North Central Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education, hosted a half-day educational event for Red River…
October 5, 2017
Earlier this week, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) released its evaluation on the health of the Minnesota River. MPCA’s reporting was incomplete and broad, says Minnesota Soybean Director of Public Affairs Joe Smentek.
October 5, 2017
