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MSGA and SDSA Applaud Move by Western Petroleum to add B5 to their Sioux Falls Terminal

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 20:00:41 -0400

The Minnesota Soybean Growers Assocation (MSGA) and the South Dakota Soybean Association (SDSA) applaud the recent announcement from Western Petroleum that they will begin offering blends of five percent biodiesel (B5) at their NuStar Sioux Falls,...

Farm Organizations Seek Farmers to Speak Up for Agriculture

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 20:00:16 -0400

Farmers interested in helping the public better understand how Minnesota's farm families are feeding the world, caring for the environment and fueling the economy are invited to participate in a new advocacy program called Speak for Yourself.

Minnesota Soybean Farmers Speak Up for Clean Water

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 20:00:37 -0400

Minnesota soybean farmers are stepping up their involvement in the state's water quality management program in hopes of helping state agencies and various water organizations better understand agriculture's effect on water, as well as the initiati...

Soybean Farmers: Apply to See Your Soybean Checkoff in Action

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 09:00:41 -0400

Minnesota soybean farmers are encouraged to apply for one of three special missions to "See For Yourself" how soybean checkoff dollars are working to improve profitability for farmers. Applications to participate in these trips are open to all Min...

MSGA Applauds Introduction of SAFEST Legislation

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 20:01:03 -0400

The Minnesota Soybean Growers Association (MSGA) applauds U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (MN) and Tim Johnson, (SD), for introducing renewable energy legislation that will help boost the nation's biodiesel industry. The Securing America's Future with...

Gene Stoel of Lake Wilson Elected Chairman, Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 08:06:30 -0400

The Board of Directors of the Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council (MSR&PC) has elected Gene Stoel, Lake Wilson, Minn. as chairman for 2010-11.

Minnesota Soybean Growers Association Elects Officers and Asa Director

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 08:06:23 -0400

The Board of Directors of the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association (MSGA) has elected Kurt Krueger, Rothsay, Minn. as president for 2010-11. "I am honored that the directors of the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association have selected me for this l...

April is Soyfoods Month:

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 08:00:53 -0400

With first lady Michelle Obama's Let's Move initiative, this country aims to improve the health of its future. Childhood obesity rates are higher than they've ever been (one-third of today's children are obese) and children are now developing adul...

April is Soyfoods Month

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 20:01:25 -0400

Soy has been consumed in Asia for centuries and enjoyed here in the U.S. for the last 50 years. Not only have they proved to be heart healthy, soyfoods also contain good-for-you nutrients such as complete protein, complex carbohydrates, and unsatu...

Celebrate Soyfoods Month with Your Favorite Soy Dish

Mon, 05 Apr 2010 20:00:53 -0400

Minnesotans have good reason to celebrate National Soyfoods Month (April) as the state ranks third in national soybean production. Approximately 264 million bushels of soybeans were produced in 2008, translating to about $2.8 billion in cash recei...

MSGA Calls on Senators Klobuchar and Franken to protect Minnesota Jobs

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 20:01:25 -0500

The Minnesota Soybean Growers Association (MSGA) is calling upon Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken to work quickly with Senate leaders to reinstate the $1 per gallon biodiesel tax credit in the first piece of legislation slated to pass the Sen...

Mike O'leary Named MSR&PC Director of the Year

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 06:52:53 -0500

Mike O'Leary, soybean producer from Danvers, Minn., was recognized Monday during MN Soybean's Awards Luncheon at Ag Expo as the MSR&PC Director of the Year.

Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council Seeks Soybean Ambassadors for 2010

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 20:01:35 -0500

The Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council (MSR&PC) is currently seeking applicants for the 2010 Soybean Ambassador Program.

MSGA Reminds Producers that Voting for Wheat Checkoff Referendum begins Tomorrow

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 20:01:22 -0500

The Minnesota Soybean Growers Association (MSGA) is reminding wheat producers in the state that voting starts tomorrow for the wheat checkoff referendum.

Doug Toreen Named MSGA Director of the Year

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 20:01:20 -0500

Doug Toreen, a soybean producer from Bird Island, Minn. has been named one of the MSGA Directors of the Year by President Bill Zurn at the MN Soybean Ag Expo Awards Luncheon Monday.

Robert Nelsen Named MSGA Director of the Year

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 20:01:14 -0500

Robert Nelsen, a soybean producer from Westbrook, Minn. and longtime Minnesota Soybean Growers Association (MSGA) director, was named one of the MSGA Directors of the Year by President Bill Zurn at the MN Soybean Ag Expo Awards Luncheon Monday.

MN Department of Commerce Grants MBC Request to Temporarily Waive B5 in Kerosene

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 08:00:49 -0500

The Minnesota Biodiesel Council (MBC) learned yesterday that the Minnesota Department of Commerce has granted its request to temporarily waive the five percent biodiesel mandate for kerosene in the state. MBC representatives prepared the following...

MSR&PC and MSGA Awards Luncheon Recognizes Excellence in Soybean Industry

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 13:50:00 -0500

Outstanding contributors to the soybean industry were recognized today during the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association (MSGA) and Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council (MSR&PC) Awards Luncheon at the 2010 Ag Expo.

Soybean Checkoff Scholarships Now Available to Future Soybean Industry Professionals

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 20:01:03 -0500

The Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council (MSR&PC) will be awarding high school and college scholarships to students pursuing careers in the soybean industry.

MSR&PC Now Accepting Producer Applications for 2010 See for Yourself Program

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:16:41 -0400

The Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council (MSR&PC) is encouraging all Minnesota soybean producers to apply to attend a See for Yourself (SFY) mission in 2010.

Brad and Kelly Hovel named Minnesota's 2010 ASA/Dupont Young Leaders

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 20:12:19 -0400

The Minnesota Soybean Growers Association (MSGA), the American Soybean Association (ASA), and Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc., a subsidiary of DuPont, would like to congratulate the 2010 Young Leaders for Minnesota - Brad and Kelly Hovel of Can...

Senator Franken Meets with Soybean Farmers

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 20:00:52 -0400

"I'm here to learn," Senator Al Franken said Wednesday while meeting with soybean farmers at the Minnesota Soybean office in Mankato.

U.S. Soybean Federation Focusing on Cap & Trade Legislation

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 20:02:51 -0400

The U.S. Soybean Federation (USSF) Board of Directors met last week to continue setting direction for the policy and advocacy organization.

Spider Mites on Soybeans

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 20:00:29 -0400

Spider mites pose a problem in drought years and infestations are becoming more evident in Minnesota soybean. Ken Ostlie, University of Minnesota Extension Entomologist, has completed a new and updated informational piece on Managing Two-Spotted S...

Jim Willers Reelected Chairman of the Soybean Council

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 20:00:39 -0400

Today, members of the Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council (MSR&PC) elected officers during their board of directors meeting. Jim Willers, of Beaver Creek, was reelected as the council's Chairman.