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The Minnesota Soybean Growers Association (MSGA) has 45 organized county organizations. Each of these counties has events throughout the year to help promote and educate farmers and non-farmers about soybeans. For an organization to be truly grassroots, it needs the help of many. Organized MSGA counties provide a true boots-on-the-ground approach. The efforts of these …

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When it comes to weather, farmers learn to roll with Mother Nature’s punches. Already postponed due to an earlier snowstorm, the Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council’s Production action team braved another round of snowstorms to meet with researchers, listen to proposals and set the stage for production research. “This farmer-lead action team is unique …

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While Minnesota is a pioneer for biodiesel and continues to be a model for other states, there is always an opportunity to learn more from others – especially California. Through the continued investment of time, energy and money, California has now become one of the largest markets for biodiesel in the country. “We as biodiesel …

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In addition to promoting the export of U.S. soybeans, soymeal and soyoil, Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council’s Market Development action team has long invested approximately $400,000 annually to promote U.S. pork exports, with Japan as one of the primary focus areas. “Because Minnesota is the third-largest pork producing state, this investment helps export Minnesota …

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The Minnesota Soybean Growers Association is seeking participation from Minnesota soybean farmers in a brief conservation survey, conducted by the American Soybean Association. All answers are confidential and will not be shared individually, but aggregated across the state and nation. The first 500 people to complete the survey will receive a $15 check or gift …

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The Southern Research & Outreach Center will host the ROC Research Update in Waseca, Minn., on Thursday, Feb 14. The program will highlight current University of Minnesota (UMN) ag research, funded in part by the soybean checkoff, that is conducted at the Southwest, Southern and West Central Research & Outreach Centers, with five CEUs for certified crop advisors. The Research …

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The Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) provides assistance to eligible producers for livestock death losses in excess of normal mortality due to adverse weather. LIP compensates livestock owners and contract growers for livestock death losses in excess of normal mortality due to adverse weather, including extreme cold. For 2019, eligible losses must occur on or after …

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A proposed soybean processing and biodiesel plant in Crookston will bring jobs and value-added agriculture into an underserved part of Minnesota, city officials and industry experts say. Craig Hoiseth, executive director of the Crookston Housing and Economic Development Authority, said area producers will see better prices for their soybeans with an Epitome Energy soybean crush …

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