Articles tagged under: Mike Skaug
Farm Leaders Report From Farmfest
Published August 9, 2021
During Farmfest, the Red River Farm Network visited with numerous farm leaders. Minnesota Soybean Growers Association President Mike Skaug highlighted policy issues and the importance of biofuels. Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish discussed the drought and consolidation within the…MN Soybean Growers Association Elects New Board
Published August 1, 2020
Minnesota Soybean Growers Association President Jamie Beyer was re-elected to serve the state’s soybean farmers another year. Beyer is the third woman to serve as the MSGA president. Beltrami farmer Mike Skaug was re-elected to serve as vice-president, Lake Benton…Ag Innovation Campus Project Continues to “Make Progress”
Published July 19, 2020
The air permitting process and engineering plans for the Ag Innovation Campus in Crookston, Minnesota are underway. According to Beltrami, Minnesota farmer and Ag Innovation Campus Board Chairman Mike Skaug, the project is making progress, but the COVID-19 pandemic complicated…Skaug to Chair Crookston Innovation Campus
Published June 23, 2020
A Beltrami farmer is the chair for the new Ag Innovation Campus at Crookston. Mike Skaug is also the vice president of the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association. Lake Wilson farmer Gene Stoel is vice chair. This campus will feature a…Beyer Elected as MN Soybean Growers President
Published June 24, 2019
Wheaton, Minnesota farmer Jamie Beyer is the newly elected president of the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association. Beyer is the third female president in MSGA's history. Mike Skaug of Beltrami was elected vice president. Mark Brown of St. James was named…Strong Support for Crookston Soybean Crush Plant
Published March 14, 2019
While it’s still in the very early stages of planning and fundraising, there is a feeling of optimism surrounding Epitome Energy’s plan to build a soybean crush in Crookston. Minnesota soybean farmer Mike Skaug had a feeling of support as…