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It’s been said before that there are five seasons in Minnesota: winter, spring, summer, fall and the longest one of them all – road construction! Road construction can be a major headache, especially for farmers who need those roads to…


Giving back is a tradition for the Nicollet-Sibley County Corn & Soybean Growers, who once again demonstrated their commitment to the community by donating food items and money to the St. Peter Area Food Shelf and Sibley County Food Shelf.…


The Yellow Medicine County Corn and Soybean Growers Board understands the vital role agriculture plays in rural communities and is committed to educating the next generation. That’s why they prioritize participating in the two-day Yellow Medicine County Ag in the…


Transportation Go!, hosted by the Specialty Soya and Grains Alliance, took place March 12-13 at the Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot . Gail Donkers, SSGA Director and vice chair of the Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council,  introduced the conference.  …


Many grower leaders representing Minnesota Soybean are adept at discussing farming practices and answering questions from local, state, national and international journalists. But a group of agriculture students from South Dakota State University brought inquiries that surprised and impressed even…


Risking your life to save another should never backfire.  That’s why Minnesota Soybean leaders are making sure it doesn’t with SoyFoam, a key investment in their communities and the people who help make them a better place.   Unifying two community backbones to reduce the risk of cancer, the number one…


With the use of checkoff funds, the Waseca County Corn & Soybean Growers donated $100 each to the New Richland-Hartland-Ellendale-Geneva (NRHEG) FFA Alumni breakfast and Waseca FFA Chapter breakfast.  “The Waseca County Corn and Soybean Growers Association is proud to support and promote youth programs that help students connect to and understand…


As farmers gear up for planting season, it’s important to make sure equipment functions smoothly. One key component in the planting process is seed lubricant, which prevents static electricity and seeds from sticking. Traditional lubricants are made from graphite or…