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Minnesota Soybean

Research & Promotion Council

Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council

About the Checkoff

Learn who we are, what we do and who represents you on the state board.

Latest News

Find the latest news and information coming out of the checkoff.

Upcoming Events

Scroll through our upcoming events at the national, state and county level.

SoyFoam

Investing in the community and first responders who help their communities.

Who We Are

Who We Are

The Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council is the elected board of 15 soybean farmers who oversee the investment of soybean checkoff dollars into new uses, new and existing markets, research, promotion and education to increase farmer profitability.

How the Checkoff Works

Every time a farmer sells soybeans, one half of one percent of the market price is “checked off.” But where does it go from there?

Biodiesel

Soybean oil is used to make biodiesel, a renewable, cleaner-burning diesel replacement. Minnesota is the first state to require the usage of biodiesel year-round.

Grassroots Soybean Promotion

Minnesota is the only state to support organized county soybean boards. With 53 counties represented, the program brings soybean promotion to the local level.

MN Soybeans Sent All Over the World

MN Soybeans Sent All Over the World

The Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council focuses on increasing markets for Minnesota soybeans. Soybeans are Minnesota’s No.1 export. On average, Minnesota soybean exports are valued at $2.4 billion, with $3.809 million metric tons of soybean meal and 181 million bushels of whole soybeans leaving the state. About one in four rows of Minnesota soybeans is sent to China.

MN Soybeans Sent All Over the World

MN Soybeans Sent All Over the World

Since 1962, the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association has been a strong, proactive voice for Minnesota soybean producers in St. Paul and Washington, D.C., ensuring that agriculture’s story reaches elected officials.

Latest News & Insights

Read the latest soybean news and updates on all things Minnesota Soybeans.

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