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MN Soybean Growers Ask USTR to Address Five Trade Barriers

Published November 7, 2021

The Minnesota Soybean Growers Association would like the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative to address at least five non-tariff trade barriers for agriculture in the next year. MSGA Executive Director Joe Smentek says there are issues with GMO tolerance…

California Clean Cars Initiative a Hurdle in MN Legislature

Published May 17, 2021

Minnesota Soybean Growers Association Executive Director Joe Smentek says the California Clean Cars Initiative has been a hurdle in getting much done in the Minnesota Legislature. Senate Republicans believe the State Legislature, not the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, should be…

MSGA/MCGA Outline Ag Policy Priorities at Small Grain Meeting

Published January 14, 2021

Farm policy was part of Tuesday’s virtual Small Grains Update Meeting. Minnesota Soybean Growers Association Executive Director Joe Smentek outlined a few of the association’s policy priorities. "The Minnesota Agriculture Department recently added two neonicotinoids for surface waters and along…

Navigating EPA’s Cancellation Order for Dicamba

Published June 10, 2020

It’s been more than a week since the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision to vacate the registration of three dicamba products. Since then, the EPA issued a cancellation order for the products. Minnesota Soybean Growers Association Executive Director Joe…

Keeping a Steady Supply Chain

Published March 30, 2020

Last week, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz issued an emergency executive order to provide an Hours of Service and weight restriction relief for commercial vehicle drivers hauling livestock. According to Minnesota Soybean Growers Association Executive Director Joe Smentek, it's important for…

Tariffs Make Things Complicated for Soybean Growers

Published March 1, 2019

China has made a promise to buy 10 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans, but the trade hasn't seen the purchases come through yet. Minnesota Soybean Growers Association Executive Director Joe Smentek says U.S. farmers have a good product. "I…

Smentek Promoted to MSGA Executive Director

Published October 15, 2018

The Minnesota Soybean Growers Association has selected Joe Smentek as the new executive director. As former Director of Public Affairs, Smentek is tells the Red River Farm Network he’s ready to make progress for farmers in St. Paul. “We’ve already…

Buffer Penalty Change is Bothersome to Farmers

Published April 9, 2018

The Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources is proposing penalties for noncompliance with the state buffer law. Minnesota Soybean Growers Association Director of Public Affairs Joe Smentek says a change-up this late in the buffer game is bothersome. "When…

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MN Soybean Growers Ask USTR to Address Five Trade Barriers

California Clean Cars Initiative a Hurdle in MN Legislature

MSGA/MCGA Outline Ag Policy Priorities at Small Grain Meeting

Navigating EPA’s Cancellation Order for Dicamba

Keeping a Steady Supply Chain

Tariffs Make Things Complicated for Soybean Growers

Smentek Promoted to MSGA Executive Director

Buffer Penalty Change is Bothersome to Farmers

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