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Paul Freeman

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Minnesota farmers lead the nation in their commitment to our natural resources. Join us on Tuesday, Feb. 22 to hear from distinguished leaders of Minnesota agricultural organizations, including Minnesota Soybean Growers Association Treasurer Darin Johnson, and Rep. Paul Anderson, who…


The Upper Mississippi Waterway Association (UMWA)’s annual meeting was held Thursday, Sept. 22 in St. Paul, Minn. The Minnesota Soybean Growers Association was represented during the meeting, as I also serve as UMWA’s president.


Yesterday I had the opportunity to be present when a unique private-public partnership was formed. Gov. Mark Dayton and Land O'Lakes CEO, Chris Policinski, signed a memorandum of understanding to work together on the Minnesota Agriculture Water Quality Certification Program…


One doesn’t have to look very hard at trade agreements like the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) to realize the complexity and lack of clarification. TPP is a difficult and at times contentious subject. As farmers, the TPP is a valuable…


How do you make decisions about your farming operation? Many would say they collaborate with local, specialized experts when making decisions impacting their bottom line. The same can be said for the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association (MSGA). Over 50 years…


I think it is safe to say, and to no surprise, Minnesota’s water quality is back in the limelight. Water is essential to life so the water quality balance in the environment is always on people’s mind. We farmers think…