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The Minnesota Soybean Growers Association (MSGA) is on a mission to uplift the next generation of farmer leaders. For many aspiring directors, that journey starts by applying for the 2024-25 ASA Corteva Agriscience Young Leader Program. “For more than 40…


Jamie Beyer, a director with the American Soybean Association (ASA), participated in a Nutrition and Purchasing Conference in July 2024 in Bogota, Colombia, alongside industry leaders and Spanish-speaking buyers from Mexico, Central America and South America. Due to a busy…


With margins already tight during a challenging 2024 growing season, the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association (MSGA) traveled to Washington, D.C., July 16-18 to warn the state’s congressional delegation that a repeat of a trade war with China could have a…


On June 24, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) published for public comment its proposed changes for the renewal of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and State Disposal System (SDS) feedlot permits. The public comment period is open…


biodiesel open, MSGA, golf outing

Biodiesel plays a pivotal role in supporting our state’s economy, as well as cutting emissions, allowing Minnesotans to breathe clean and healthy air. Supporting biodiesel is as easy and fun as a day at the golf course, literally!  The Minnesota…


capitol

The Minnesota Soybean Growers Association (MSGA) is returning to Washington, D.C., July 16-18, 2024, to promote farm-friendly policies during meetings with lawmakers and regulatory leaders. The visits are in conjunction with the American Soybean Association’s (ASA) biannual Hill Visits. Minnesota…


soybean news

 Share the story of how conservation is fundamental to your farm operation and you could be recognized with the American Soybean Association’s Conservation Legacy Award. This honor celebrates U.S. soybean growers who are maximizing the profitability and longevity of their…


Darin Johnson’s first week as president of the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association (MSGA) didn’t go according to plan. After being elected at MSGA’s June 20 board meeting in Mankato, Johnson traveled to northern Minnesota with his family for a restorative…