Articles tagged under: Mike Skaug
AIC Ready to Crush Soybeans This Fall
Published July 21, 2023
The Ag Innovation Campus at Crookston, Minnesota is getting closer to processing soybeans. Construction on the outdoor equipment is expected to be done this month. “There were delays in some of the pumps and other technical things that we weren’t…Skaug Appointed to State Board
Published April 6, 2023
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has appointed Beltrami farmer Mike Skaug to the Agricultural Chemical Response Compensation Board. Skaug is a past president of the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association and chairs the Ag Innovation Campus.Speaking Out for Biodiesel
Published March 23, 2023
The Minnesota Soybean Growers Association spent time meeting with state legislators Wednesday. Beltrami farmer Mike Skaug, who is a past president of the organization, said biofuels are on the agenda. "Last year was our 20th year of biodiesel in the…Ag Innovation Center Gains Financial Support
Published January 13, 2023
There are 55 million bushels of soybeans grown annually in an 11-county area surrounding Crookston. The Ag Innovation Campus is designed to be an incubator of ideas and the development of new products. The concept for this project began in…Work Continues for Ag Innovation Campus
Published October 28, 2022
Construction at the Ag Innovation Campus in Crookston is continuing. AIC Chair Mike Skaug is monitoring the progress. "The grain handling equipment is going to be installled throughout the winter," reports Skaug. "The concrete floor for the processing plant has been…Ag Innovation Campus Construction Continues
Published September 17, 2022
According to Ag Innovation Campus Chair Mike Skaug, progress is being made with the Crookston facility. "The equipment will start being delivered in October. It will take four-to-six months to get that totally in and ready to go," said Skaug.…Worth Elected MSGA President
Published June 27, 2022
Lake Benton, Minnesota farmer Bob Worth is back as president of the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association. Worth replaces Mike Skaug, who stepped down one after one year of leading the association. Darin Johnson, Wells, is vice president, Brad Hovel of…Renewable Diesel vs. Biodiesel
Published March 15, 2022
The market potential is strong for renewable diesel, but that doesn't mean attention is shifting away from biodiesel. "Soybeans are used for both," said Mike Skaug, president, Minnesota Soybean Growers Association. "Soybeans will have more demand than before. Renewable fuels…MN Soybean Growers Adopt Resolutions, Set Priorities for 2022
Published January 19, 2022
During the MN Ag Expo, the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association approved six new resolutions. MSGA President Mike Skaug says the majority of the resolutions deal with water quality. "We had other resolutions that dealt with it previously, but things have…