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Research deliberation: Dialogue shapes what’s next for soy checkoff projects

Directors from the Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council (MSR&PC) and Minnesota Soybean Growers Association (MSGA) assembled in Mankato on Feb. 13 to hear and discuss research proposals for fiscal year 2024. After reviewing the research proposals in January, the time arrived to deliberate and decide which projects to fund with soy checkoff resources. “I …

Apply today for MARL Class XIII

The application deadline for Class XIII of the Minnesota Agriculture and Rural Leadership (MARL) program is March 31, 2024. Program Executive Director Brad Schloesser is anticipating another outstanding group of ag leaders when the class kicks off its 22-month cohort in September 2024. Individuals are encouraged to apply who are: Participants are expected to attend …

‘The next big thing’: MN farmers see bright future at Clean Fuels Conference

Consumers have more fuel and energy options than ever before. More and more, they are making the choice for clean fuels. Farmer leaders from Minnesota, along with industry partners – including fuel distributors and fuel producers – participated in the Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council’s (MSR&PC) annual See For Yourself (SFY) trip to the …

Council builds relationship during trade mission to Morocco

It may be a new year, but for the Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council (MSR&PC) working to increase Minnesota soybean exports is still “in,” as it has been since its inception. MSR&PC Director Gene Stoel joined the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) and other Minnesota commodity groups on a trade mission to Morocco Jan. …

Council director honored at MCIA’s Annual Meeting

During the 121st annual meeting of the Minnesota Crop Improvement Association (MCIA) on Jan. 24, 2024, in St. Cloud, Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council (MSR&PC) Director Kris Folland was honored with the Premier Seed Grower award. Folland, who farms in Halma, began his career with MCIA in 2006 as a field supervisor, managing seed …

MSR&PC, MSGA honored for marketing and communications projects

For the sixth consecutive year, the Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council (MSR&PC and Minnesota Soybean Growers Association (MSGA) were both recognized at the National Agri-Marketing Association’s (NAMA) Region 3 awards in Des Moines, Iowa. The Council has been awarded at NAMA every year since 2018. The farmer-led group, which directs the state’s soy checkoff, …

MSR&PC gives look ‘Behind the Dollar’ at MN Ag Expo

It was an event not to be missed. MN Ag Expo, held Jan. 17-18, 2024, brought growers and agriculture industry representatives together from across the area for two days of learning and networking opportunities. As an event sponsor, the Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council (MSR&PC) was out in full force, shining a light on …