Your checkoff dollars return BIG dividends
Research funded by checkoff dollars to increase farmer profitability
Educational outreach to improve public awareness and debunk false myths
Market development to increase demand for Minnesota soybean products
Checkoff ROI proof points
#1
Minnesota is the top producer of food-grade soybeans in the nation
85.5M
Gallons of biodiesel produced in MN – largely from MN grown soybeans
94%
Percentage of farmers that say they get their soybean checkoff news from MN Soybean publications
Know the facts
Myth
There's a worrisome amount of chemicals, antibiotics & hormones in today's food.
Fact
There are more hormones in a leaf of cabbage than are found in a commonly consumed hamburger.
Myth
Ag is a major contributor to water quality issues in Minnesota.
Fact
Farmers minimize erosion and nutrient loss thru conservation practices like tillage, nutrient management plans and tiling.
Myth
Most farms are now owned by big corporations.
Fact
In Minnesota, 98% of the farms are family owned.
Myth
Today's farming methods aren't sustainable.
Fact
Farming's carbon footprint per acre today is much smaller than it was back in the 70's or even the 50's.
B20 biodiesel and your bottom line
It is estimated the use of a 20 percent biodiesel blend (B20) in the summer and a 5 percent biodiesel blend (B5) during the winter months contributes 63 cents per bushel to Minnesota farmer’s bottom line.
