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Farmers talk about the weather – a lot. Soon, Minnesota farmers will have even more reasons to talk about Mother Nature’s latest happenings. In 2023, the Clean Water Fund granted $3 million to the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) to…


The Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP) has awarded 500 endorsements, in addition to 10-year certification, to farmers and landowners across the state. There are currently five MAWQCP endorsements. The integrated pest management, soil health, and wildlife endorsements have…


The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) appreciates the tireless work that Minnesota’s farmers do every day to feed the world.  For the more than 1,000 farmers and operators who have Federal National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and State Disposal System…


Seed treatment technologies have become a routine part of planting season, boosting farmers with greater yields, healthier crops and higher revenues than ever. The widely used practice doesn’t come without a warning. In fact, the Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion…


In December 2023, the Department of Treasury first recognized soy as an eligible sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) feedstock in initial guidance through a Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) pathway, a decision welcomed by soybean groups, including the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association.…


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In honor of Earth Week 2024, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director Colleen Landkamer announced that USDA is funding more than 80 clean energy projects in Minnesota to lower energy bills, expand access to domestic biofuels and…


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For Minnesota farmers and livestock producers experiencing times of stress due to business and financial challenges, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) offers a reminder of free, confidential tools that are available to help. “From low commodity prices and extreme…


soybean news

The American Soybean Association (ASA) joined the nation’s major commodity groups, in sending a letter to the U.S. International Trade Commission to encourage it to vote negative in advancing a petition by Corteva Agribusiness to place antidumping and countervailing duties…


Leadership is a continuous journey that can’t be measured from a year-long program. It is measured in what you gain. Parker Revier recently completed the American Soybean Association (ASA) Corteva Agriscience Young Leader Program with his significant other, Gabrielle Carmichael.…


Membership in the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association (MSGA) means supporting an advocacy team with direct connections to legislative leaders.   Case in point: On April 16, MSGA Executive Director Joe Smentek met with Rep. Rick Hansen, DFL-South St. Paul, who chairs…


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