Articles tagged under: Minnesota Soybean Growers Association
Crop Insurance is for the Next Generation
Published August 1, 2023
Minnesota Soybean Growers Association President Bob Worth favors enhancements made to crop insurance rather than relying on ad hoc disaster programs. "Sometimes, it is three years before you get your money through ad hoc but with crop insurance you get…Worth Reelected
Published July 24, 2023
Minnesota Soybean Growers Association President Bob Worth has been reelected for another term. Darin Johnson of Wells is vice president. Rose Wendinger of St. James is secretary and Ryan Mackenthun of Brownton is treasurer.Congressional Intervention May Be Necessary
Published June 22, 2023
Minnesota Soybean Growers Association President Bob Worth is adamant, saying a lower requirement for biodiesel use through 2025 undermines years of work. “We’ve worked with biodiesel for 20-plus years and now the EPA just decided they are going a different…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…Disappointment
Published March 23, 2023
The Minnesota Soybean Growers Association is upset with budget agreement announced by Governor Tim Walz and DFL legislative leaders. The $48 million target for agriculture is far below expectations, especially with the budget surplus of $17.5 billion. In a statement,…A Farm Bill Wish List for MN Soybean Farmers
Published September 13, 2022
The Minnesota Soybean Growers Association traveled to Washington D.C. to meet with lawmakers and discuss key policy issues. MSGA President Bob Worth says Minnesota farmers would like to see more money invested into the Title 1 farm bill program. "We…MN Agriculture Offers Farm Bill Feedback
Published July 26, 2022
Crop insurance, disaster aid and the Dairy Margin Coverage program are on the minds of Minnesota farmers as work begins on the 2023 Farm Bill. During Monday’s field hearing in Northfield, Minnesota Soybean Growers Association President Bob Worth said lawmakers…USDA Trade Delegation Returns From the Philippines
Published July 24, 2022
A U.S. trade delegation traveled to the Philippines last week to build stronger ties and economic partnerships between the two countries. A handful of agricultural industry representatives from Minnesota were on the trade mission, including Minnesota Soybean Growers Association Vice…Farm Bill a Top Priority for Soybean Growers
Published July 18, 2022
Minnesota Soybean Growers Association President Bob Worth is back home from a trip to Capitol Hill. "I met with lawmakers from Minnesota and it's always a good discussion for them to hear about what's happening on the farm and our…