Articles tagged under: Crookston
Senator Westrom Holds Field Hearing in Crookston, Minnesota
Published November 18, 2019
The Minnesota Senate Agriculture, Rural Development and Housing Finance Committee held a field hearing in Crookston Friday morning. Chairman Torrey Westrom says it was a chance to hear firsthand what farmers are facing in northwestern Minnesota. "We're hearing about harvest…Advancing Specialty Soybeans and Other Grains
Published September 6, 2019
The proposed Soy Innovation Campus at Crookston, Minnesota will help expand specialty soybean production in the region. Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council CEO Tom Slunecka says the council has invested money in breeding programs at the University of Minnesota.…Permitting Process Has Begun for Epitome Energy Facility
Published September 6, 2019
Farmers, agriculture organizations and community members gathered in Crookston, Minnesota yesterday to learn more about a proposed project that seeks to bring economic value to Polk County. Epitome Energy has plans to build a soybean crush and biodiesel production facility.…Pioneer Agronomy Update from Crookston, MN
Published July 19, 2019
Pioneer soybean breeder Nadia Krasheninnik says there are some concerns about variability in soybean fields. It was a tough spring across the region. "There was some delay in soybean growth. Now, I think the plots are starting to catch up.…MN Legislature Funds Soy Innovation Campus
Published May 27, 2019
The Minnesota Legislature approved $5 million to fund the Soy Innovation Campus at the University of Minnesota Crookston via the agriculture, rural development and housing budget. Minnesota Soybean Growers Association President Michael Petefish said the association couldn’t be more thrilled…35th Class of RRV Emerging Leaders Graduates
Published April 1, 2019
The Red River Valley Emerging Leadership Program graduated their 35th class Saturday in Crookston, Minnesota. Program co-founder and Stephen, Minnesota farmer Bruce Hamnes says the program began as an idea. "I then shared it with some people in Extension and…Crookston Soybean Processing Plant Highlighted in State Legislature
Published March 6, 2019
The proposed soybean processing plant in Crookston was reviewed in the Minnesota House Agriculture and Food Committee. Epitome Energy will own the large crush and biodiesel plant and a non-profit group will oversee a smaller specialty facility. When operating, there…Crookston Chosen as the Site for Soybean Crush Plant
Published January 14, 2019
The proposed Epitome Energy soybean processing plant will include a 30-million gallon biodiesel facility, a 21-million bushel soybean crush facility and a specialty oil refining business. Dennis Egan, who owns Epitome Energy, says northwest Minnesota is underserved in value-added opportunities…New Soybean Crush Facility to be Located in Crookston, MN
Published January 11, 2019
A Red Wing, Minnesota-based company, Epitome Energy, has acquired land on the south side of Crookston and has been awarded a $450,000 grant for a new rail spur for the project. The Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council funded a…