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Articles tagged under: Joe Smentek

Cooking Oil Decision Could Have Huge Domino Effect

Published October 15, 2025

President Trump’s social media post suggesting a boycott on Chinese cooking oil has major implications for the U.S. soybean industry. However, Minnesota Soybean Growers Association Executive Director Joe Smentek says it’s biofuels policy issue, not a trade issue. "What has been…
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Trade Mission Uncovers New Soybean Opportunities

Published May 23, 2025

Minnesota Soybean Growers Association Executive Director Joe Smentek recently returned from a USDA-led trade mission to Hong Kong. Smentek said the trip showcased significant demand for food-grade soybeans and sustainable aviation fuel. Interest in sustainable aviation fuel was especially strong.…
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More Farmer Engagement Urged

Published August 11, 2024

To reduce nitrate contamination, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is proposing changes to its feedlot permits. "Farmers are going to be hit with a lot of different regulations and we haven't seen a lot of farmer engagement which is pretty…
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Walking the Halls of Congress

Published July 22, 2024

The National Corn Growers Association and American Soybean Association were both on Capitol Hill this past week seeking action on the farm bill. Priorities include crop insurance and increased funding for trade promotion programs. Biofuels were also part of the…
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Minnesota Ag Policy Work Continues

Published May 15, 2024

While conference committees meet behind closed doors in St. Paul this week, state ag groups continue to lobby for their policy priorities. "We're trying to be as supportive as we can," says Minnesota Soybean Growers Association Executive Director Joe Smentek.…
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Tiling Remains Sticking Point for Minnesota Farmers

Published May 14, 2024

Ag groups like the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association are hard at work this week to work on important issues with Minnesota Legislature before a supplemental budget bill gets signed. Executive Director Joe Smentek says drain tiles remain a big issue…
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Asking for a Clear Definition of Public Waters

Published April 20, 2024

Minnesota Soybean Growers Association Executive Director Joe Smentek testified before the House  Environment and Natural Resources Committee regarding the definition of public waters in the state. "There was a Supreme Court case where if something is not on the public…
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MSGA: Another Appeal is Likely

Published April 11, 2024

The Minnesota Soybean Growers Association was one of the organizations challenging the waiver of California's zero-emissions standard. MSGA Executive Director Joe Smentek was not surprised by the ruling. Another appeal is likely. "The big group of petitioners is going to meet soon…
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Finding Middle Ground for Right-to-Repair Policy

Published January 21, 2024

Right-to-repair can be a complex issue. “There’s a lot of things farmers can fix and having access to those codes to tell the computer it’s fixed and get going again is very important to our growers,” said Joe Smentek, executive…
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Advocating for Minnesota Soybeans in the EU

Published April 20, 2023

The Port of Duluth is being promoted as an option to export Minnesota soybeans and other commodities. Minnesota Soybean Growers Association Executive Director Joe Smentek was part of a USDA trade trip to the Netherlands. Buyers from throughout the entire…
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