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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 …

Council director changing habits during NSM trade mission

Sometimes, old habits die hard. In the soybean industry, one of the habits that Northern Soy Marketing (NSM) is aiming to change is basing soybean and soybean meal (SBM) purchases solely on crude protein. An NSM delegation went to Vietnam Jan. 6-13, 2024, to continue working toward its goal of making critical amino acid value, …

Council vice chair builds relationships during Asian trade mission

It’s always good to get to know your customers. What they like, what they dislike, and how to improve goods and services. However, it’s not often you get to travel halfway around the world to do so. Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council Vice Chair Gail Donkers of Faribault had the opportunity to do just …

MN Soybean covers ground at Prairie Grains Conference

The Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council (MSR&PC) teamed up with the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association (MSGA) to visit with the state’s northern farming community at the annual Prairie Grains Conference Dec. 13-14 in Grand Forks, N.D. Kittson County farmer and Council Director Kris Folland and his wife, Bethany, made the 70-mile trek down to …