How the checkoff works for Minnesota farmers
The soybean checkoff is federally mandated by the Soybean Promotion, Research, and Consumer Information Act. Every time a Minnesota soybean farmer sells soybeans, one half of one percent of the market price is checked off. Half of the checkoff is utilized by Minnesota, while the other half is utilized by the United Soybean Board. The Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council is committed to increasing farmer profitability through the wise investment of checkoff dollars.
What we do
Fund research for
soybean profitability
Increase markets for
soybean farmers
Educate farmers and
non-farmers about
soybeans
Minnesota Soybean staff
Two organizations serving Minnesota’s soybean farmers.
Joe Smentek was recently promoted to executive director of the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association.
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Executive
Mike Youngerberg
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Field Services
Lorri Ann Hartel
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Marketing
Kim Nill, Minnesota Soybean director of market development
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Market Development
David Kee, Minnesota Soybean director of research
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Research Programs
Careers
Minnesota Soybean employees are passionate about agriculture, talented in their fields, and dedicated to the success of our farmer-led organizations. Currently, we are seeking:
Annual Report 2017
Download the 2017 Minnesota Soybean annual report – a non-stop thrill ride through the Year of Minnesota Soybean.
