Articles tagged under: Minnesota Soybean Growers Association
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…Talking Conservation: Ed Hegland
Published July 21, 2024
Ed Hegland farms in western Minnesota at Appleton. In the Talking Conservation podcast on YouTube, Hegland highlights his conservation evolution, including strip-till, no-till and cover crops. "The easiest thing to start for me was I started no-tilling soybeans," said Hegland.…Johnson Succeeds Worth at MSGA
Published June 21, 2024
Darin Johnson of Wells is the new president of the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association. Brownton farmer Ryan Mackenthun was elevated to vice president, St. James grower Rose Wendinger will move to treasurer and Secretary Kyle Jore of Thief River Falls…Advocating for Minnesota Soybean Farmers
Published May 31, 2024
Minnesota Soybean Growers Association President Bob Worth was content with the state legislative session. "We stopped a lot of things that were going to really hurt." Worth was impressed with the cooperation seen by Minnesota farm groups during the session.…Talking Conservation
Published May 24, 2024
The Red River Farm Network debuts the new Talking Conservation podcast. Talking Conservation is a collaboration between RRFN, the Conservation Technology Information Center (CTIC) and the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association. CTIC Minnesota Soil Health Specialist Dan Coffman highlights the Farmers for Soil Health…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.…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…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…A Concern Over Crop Input Costs
Published March 1, 2024
For Minnesota Soybean Growers Association Treasurer Ryan Mackenthun, there is one overriding concern heading into spring, high input costs. "We're putting inputs in the ground at below breakeven numbers right now so a strong farm bill would help back us up…