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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…

Speaking Up for MSGA Priorities

Published March 1, 2024

Minnesota was well represented in the American Soybean Association policy meetings at Commodity Classic. Minnesota Soybean Growers Association Secretary Rose Wendinger is part of that process. "For the Minnesota state priorities, we're looking at protecting and increasing the use of biofuels,…

MSGA Hosts Beginning and Emerging Farmer Program

Published January 20, 2024

The Minnesota Soybean Growers Association hosted a beginning farmer program in conjunction with MN Ag Expo. MSGA board member Adam Guetter hopes this program will help new farmers understand the organization. “I want a lot of these young leaders to…

MSGA Recognizes Industry Supporters

Published January 18, 2024

The Minnesota Soybean Growers Association awarded Representative Angie Craig, and Representative Brad Finstad with the Spirit of MSGA Award during its annual meeting at MN Ag Expo. This year’s Industry Partner Award is University of Minnesota Extension 4-H. The MSGA…

MN Ag Expo on the Schedule This Week

Published January 15, 2024

Minnesota Soybean Growers Association President Bob Worth is excited about the new program for new and beginning farmers at this year’s MN Ag Expo. “We’re going to discuss agriculture and how to talk to your banker, how to talk to…

Kukowski to Serve on ASA Executive Committee

Published December 21, 2023

Strathcona, Minnesota farmer Jim Kukowski was elected to the American Soybean Association Executive Committee during the ASA December board meeting in St. Louis, Missouri. Kukowski says this is a unique opportunity for northern Minnesota farmer. “There’s never been anybody from…

ERP Disappointment

Published December 17, 2023

The projected Emergency Relief Program payment levels are a disappointment for Minnesota Soybean Growers Association President Bob Worth. “The way it stands now, unless you are an underprivileged farmer, you’ll get about ten percent of what you were supposed to…

Chlorpyrifos Ruling Called a Win for Agriculture

Published November 3, 2023

The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals threw out the Environmental Protection Agency’s ban on the use of chlorpyrifos. The court determined the EPA disregarded its own science-based findings. "This is great news for soybean farmers, sugarbeet farmers and all farmers…

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Articles tagged under: Minnesota Soybean Growers Association

Tiling Remains Sticking Point for Minnesota Farmers

MSGA: Another Appeal is Likely

A Concern Over Crop Input Costs

Speaking Up for MSGA Priorities

MSGA Hosts Beginning and Emerging Farmer Program

MSGA Recognizes Industry Supporters

MN Ag Expo on the Schedule This Week

Kukowski to Serve on ASA Executive Committee

ERP Disappointment

Chlorpyrifos Ruling Called a Win for Agriculture

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