As a farmer-led, elected board, the Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council (MSR&PC) depends on growers from across the state to help guide the wise checkoff investments made to increase Minnesota soybean farmer profitability. The Council is calling any and…
October 11, 2023
Ahead of a major October rainstorm arriving around Oct. 12, Minnesota soybean farmers picked up the pace on the 2023 harvest. “Crops are looking better than expected,” said Wheaton farmer Jamie Beyer, who sits on the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association…
October 11, 2023
Farmers beware: The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has commissioned University of Minnesota scientists to conduct a “fishing expedition” to determine if PFOS/PFAS chemicals are being found in crops from sites that have received wastewater sludge within the last three…
September 28, 2023
MN soy checkoff continues to reimburse young farmers for private pesticide applicators certification
Once again, the Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council (MSR&PC) is committing Minnesota soybean checkoff resources to reimburse young farmers who complete the Minnesota Private Pesticide Applicator Certification. This year, MSR&PC is extending the age limit to Minnesota farmers between…
September 28, 2023
Have you ever taken a closer look at your spending and been shocked by how much you pay for subscription services? The soybean cyst nematode (SCN) can be a similar drain on your finances, flying under the radar and chipping…
September 26, 2023
In U.S. soy’s long-term efforts in building new markets and relationships through checkoff investments, Egypt stands out as a success story. In just a few short years, Egypt has transformed into one of the largest consumers of U.S. soybean meal.…
September 26, 2023
U.S. Farmers & Ranchers in Action (USFRA) held its fifth annual Honor the Harvest Forum in Texas. The multi-day convening on a local ranch gathered leaders from across the food and agriculture value chain to hold a dialogue centered on…
September 20, 2023
If there was a recipe for how to host a trade team, Dusty, Mike and Cathy Riley nailed it while hosting a delegation of Philippine soybean meal buyers Sept. 18 at their farm near Amboy. The Rileys, under the farm…
September 20, 2023
A week after Minnesota Soybean’s Research & Promotion Council (MSR&PC) Chair Tom Frisch and CEO Tom Slunecka visited with the Minister of Investment, Industry & Trade at the Embassy of Uzbekistan, trade relations between the United States and Uzbekistan continue…
September 19, 2023
