The Minnesota AgriGrowth Council presented its Distinguished Service Award to Minnesota Soybean Senior Director of Product Development Mike Youngerberg. “To everybody here in the room, thank you, because this agriculture here in Minnesota,” said Youngerbert. “The people here in the room, the organizations and businesses, you are what makes Minnesota the #1 ag state in the United States. Among other things, Youngerberg was recognized for his work in developing Minnesota’s biodiesel industry. Previous winners of this award include Don Schiefelbein, Dave Preisler, Kris Duncanson, Gene Hugoson, Kent Thiesse and Paul DeBriyn.
