A partnership like no other…
With the move to B20 in May 2018, we’ve partnered with the DieselSellerz, stars of Discovery’s “Diesel Brothers” to promote higher blends of biodiesel.
Watch for two episodes airing this spring featuring the truck they built to run on B20.
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
74M
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 arn'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.
Biodiesel B20 and your bottom line
It is estimated that B20 will contribute 63 cents per bushel for MN farmer’s bottom line.
