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MN Soybean Growers Adopt Resolutions, Set Priorities for 2022

Published January 19, 2022

During the MN Ag Expo, the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association approved six new resolutions. MSGA President Mike Skaug says the majority of the resolutions deal with water quality. "We had other resolutions that dealt with it previously, but things have…

MN Soybean Growers Ask USTR to Address Five Trade Barriers

Published November 7, 2021

The Minnesota Soybean Growers Association would like the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative to address at least five non-tariff trade barriers for agriculture in the next year. MSGA Executive Director Joe Smentek says there are issues with GMO tolerance…

MSGA Prepping for ’22 Session

Published September 17, 2021

According to Minnesota Soybean Growers Association President Mike Skaug, this past year was positive for agriculture in the State Legislature. Work is already underway for 2022. "We're going to bring forward a bill to deal with the low carbon fuel…

Vaccinations Urged in Rural America

Published September 1, 2021

More than 30 state and national farm groups are working together to support vaccination efforts in rural communities. In an open letter to members, these groups said ‘farmers make science-based decisions every day to protect their farms and communities and…

Beyer and Petefish to Serve on ASA Board

Published August 25, 2021

In a special board meeting, the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association elected Jamie Beyer of Wheaton and Michael Petefish of Claremont to the American Soybean Association board. Beyer and Petefish are both past MSGA presidents.

Skaug Named President of MN Soybean Growers

Published July 12, 2021

The Minnesota Soybean Growers Association has elected Mike Skaug as the new president. Skaug farms with his son Ryan near Beltrami in Polk County. Skaug replaces former president Jamie Beyer, who stepped down after two years. Lake Benton farmer Bob…

California Clean Cars Initiative a Hurdle in MN Legislature

Published May 17, 2021

Minnesota Soybean Growers Association Executive Director Joe Smentek says the California Clean Cars Initiative has been a hurdle in getting much done in the Minnesota Legislature. Senate Republicans believe the State Legislature, not the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, should be…

Tight Supplies May Require the U.S. to Import Soybeans

Published March 10, 2021

Soybean supplies are tight this year. American Soybean Growers Association Chairman and Worthington, Minnesota farmer Bill Gordon says one year can make a big difference. "Last year, we were talking about having all of these extra soybeans. China wasn't buying.…

MN Soybean Growers Association Delegates Hear From State Political Leaders

Published January 22, 2021

The Minnesota Soybean Growers Association annual meeting featured Governor Walz and leaders from the Minnesota House and Senate. MSGA President Jamie Beyer said said the proposed 'Clean Cars Minnesota” rule was a topic of discussion. "Our stance is to make…

MSGA/MCGA Outline Ag Policy Priorities at Small Grain Meeting

Published January 14, 2021

Farm policy was part of Tuesday’s virtual Small Grains Update Meeting. Minnesota Soybean Growers Association Executive Director Joe Smentek outlined a few of the association’s policy priorities. "The Minnesota Agriculture Department recently added two neonicotinoids for surface waters and along…

Articles tagged under: Minnesota Soybean Growers Association

MN Soybean Growers Adopt Resolutions, Set Priorities for 2022

MN Soybean Growers Ask USTR to Address Five Trade Barriers

MSGA Prepping for ’22 Session

Vaccinations Urged in Rural America

Beyer and Petefish to Serve on ASA Board

Skaug Named President of MN Soybean Growers

California Clean Cars Initiative a Hurdle in MN Legislature

Tight Supplies May Require the U.S. to Import Soybeans

MN Soybean Growers Association Delegates Hear From State Political Leaders

MSGA/MCGA Outline Ag Policy Priorities at Small Grain Meeting

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