When biodiesel first entered Minnesota’s marketplace in 2005 after the state enacted a 2% (B2) biodiesel law and then moved to B5 in 2009, the end users had a lot of questions about the product. Is it safe? Is it viable? How does it impact them? The Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council (MSR&PC) had …
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Nothing gives a Minnesota soybean grower heartburn like driving by their soybean field and seeing it peppered with weeds. And when the big bad wolf of weeds – waterhemp – rears its ugly head, blood pressures are bound to rise. This growing season, experts are encouraging soybean growers to consider incorporating a pre-emergent herbicide into …
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Now in its seventh year since the B20 requirements were enacted, the state of Minnesota is beginning its transition toward a 20-percent biodiesel blend (B20) during the summer months. Between the months of October through March, the state of Minnesota requires all diesel to contain at least 5% biodiesel (B5), from April 1-14, all diesel …
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From the hospital to the office, leaders in the biobased industry are planting seeds for new, innovative uses for soy. Sponsored by the Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council and the soy checkoff, the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute’s (AURI) 2024 New Uses Forum focused on ideas set out to accelerate innovation and invest in value-added …
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Minnesota’s unique county soybean program helped feed families during the Easter holiday. The Norman County Soybean & Corn Growers and their checkoff dollars are continuing their support of the Rural Enrichment and Counseling Headquarters (REACH) by donating hams to help those struggling with hunger during the holiday season. “Once again, I want to thank the …
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This March, National Biobased Products Day was observed by the USDA. The new national day was created to recognize the benefits biobased products bring to the United States, including contributions to the economy, benefits to rural communities and cleaner options for consumers. The Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council (MSR&PC) prides itself in funding research …
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U.S. soybean farmers are putting out fires and blazing trails…literally. As firefighting foam with PFAS, also known as forever chemicals, becomes more regulated, the soybean checkoff has invested its resources into finding a cleaner, environmentally friendly alternative. Introducing SoyFoam TF 1122™. Developed by the Georgia-based company Cross Plains Solutions, SoyFoam TF 1122™ is a smothering …
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The population of Uzbekistan is growing and the tourism industry is exploding; as a subsequent result, the poultry and industry are thriving. Thus, the timing was right for the Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council (MSR&PC) to return to the Central Asian country to continue to build relationships and promote the value of U.S. soy. …
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