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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…

Trade Tops the Agenda for MSGA

Published August 6, 2025

Minnesota Soybean Growers Association President Darin Johnson took part in a panel discussion at Farmfest about the importance of trade and export markets. "When we have 50 percent of our soybeans being exported, obviously, trade is first and foremost for…

Face-to-Face Meetings with Policymakers Pay Off

Published August 5, 2025

Farmfest serves as a connection point between farmers and lawmakers. Minnesota Soybean Growers Association Vice President Ryan Mackenthun highlighted federal policy priorities. "We have some concerns about some of the MAHA (Make America Healthy Again) report, with some of the…

Minnesota Soybean Farmers Take On DC

Published July 17, 2025

Strathcona farmer Jim Kukowski was part of a Minnesota Soybean Growers Association delegation in Washington, D.C., to advocate for action on the long-delayed farm bill. Kukowski, who serves on both the MSGA and the American Soybean Association boards, said the…

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.…

Farm Bill Process Slowed by Trade Distractions

Published April 7, 2025

According to Minnesota Soybean Growers Association President Darin Johnson, trade relationships are vital to the success of U.S. Agriculture. "Fifty percent of the soybeans grown in the United States are exported, so it is imperative that we keep trade moving…

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Agricult-HER: Kristin Duncanson

Published March 10, 2025

Kristin Duncanson of Highland Farms at Mapleton, Minnesota is our guest for the Agricult-HER series. Kristin began her career on the staff of Minnesota Senator Rudy Boschwitz. She went onto become the first female outside salesperson for Hubbard Feeds. Kristin…

A Moving Target

Published March 7, 2025

With the uncertainty seen in Congress, Minnesota Soybean Growers Association Treasurer Rose Wendinger sees the farm bill as a moving target. Wendinger has spent time on Capitol Hill. "There's hope that they'll get something moving, but, they're not going to do…

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Economics Have Changed Since Current Farm Bill was Written

Published March 2, 2025

Once Congress gets through the budget process, the farm bill will be on the chore list. Minnesota Soybean Growers Association Past President Bob Worth sees the bill that passed in the House Agriculture Committee last spring as a good starting…

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Farm Bill Remains on the Table

Published March 2, 2025

Over the weekend, the Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota soybean grower groups caucused together to make sure the region was united for the American Soybean Association policy meetings. Minnesota Soybean Growers Association President Darin Johnson said the farm bill…

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Articles tagged under: Minnesota Soybean Growers Association

Cooking Oil Decision Could Have Huge Domino Effect

Trade Tops the Agenda for MSGA

Face-to-Face Meetings with Policymakers Pay Off

Minnesota Soybean Farmers Take On DC

Trade Mission Uncovers New Soybean Opportunities

Farm Bill Process Slowed by Trade Distractions

Agricult-HER: Kristin Duncanson

A Moving Target

Economics Have Changed Since Current Farm Bill was Written

Farm Bill Remains on the Table

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