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Farmers Have Mixed Feelings on 2021 MN Dicamba Decision

Published December 10, 2020

Minnesota Soybean Growers Association Dicamba Task Force Chairman Bob Worth is hearing mixed feelings from farmers regarding the state dicamba decision, but Worth believes the Minnesota Department of Agriculture had its hands tied. "They couldn't do the 24(c) label, what…

MN Ag Groups Glad for Section 179 Conformity

Published October 16, 2020

The Minnesota Legislature passed a bonding and tax bill on Thursday. Full Section 179 conformity is included in the legislation and Minnesota agricultural groups are pleased the effort is at the finish line. Minnesota Soybean Growers Association President Jamie Beyer…

Another Step Forward for Soy Ag Innovation Campus in Crookston

Published October 8, 2020

The Ag Innovation Campus project received an air permit approval last Thursday from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. Minnesota Soybean Growers Association Executive Director Tom Slunecka said the quick approval is an important step, making a difference between which year…

MN Soybean Growers Association Elects New Board

Published August 1, 2020

Minnesota Soybean Growers Association President Jamie Beyer was re-elected to serve the state’s soybean farmers another year. Beyer is the third woman to serve as the MSGA president. Beltrami farmer Mike Skaug was re-elected to serve as vice-president, Lake Benton…

MDA Denies Extension Request for Dicamba Application

Published June 22, 2020

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has denied a request from the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association for a 10-day extension to the June 20 dicamba application cutoff date. Early last week, Executive Director Joe Smentek submitted the request, but on Friday,…

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Navigating EPA’s Cancellation Order for Dicamba

Published June 10, 2020

It’s been more than a week since the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision to vacate the registration of three dicamba products. Since then, the EPA issued a cancellation order for the products. Minnesota Soybean Growers Association Executive Director Joe…

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Some MN Farmers Scramble Weed Management Plans

Published June 8, 2020

There’s been a lot of farmer frustration following last week's Ninth Circuit Court’s ruling to ban dicamba use. Minnesota Soybean Growers Association’s Drift Task Force Chairman Bob Worth said some farmers are scrambling to find other herbicide options, but using…

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MN Ag Innovation Campus Still on Track

Published April 9, 2020

According to the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association, the Ag Innovation Campus in Crookston, Minnesota is still on track. The permitting process began in Crookston in September 2019. Since then, Jim Lambert has been named project manager for the campus. The…

Keeping a Steady Supply Chain

Published March 30, 2020

Last week, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz issued an emergency executive order to provide an Hours of Service and weight restriction relief for commercial vehicle drivers hauling livestock. According to Minnesota Soybean Growers Association Executive Director Joe Smentek, it's important for…

MN Soybean is Staying Engaged in Drainage Conversations

Published March 2, 2020

As of late, the regulatory environment seems to be challenging. Minnesota Soybean Growers Association President Jamie Beyer says there are always developments, but no major improvements. At Commodity Classic, the association followed a resolution addressing when federal agencies acquire land.…

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Farmers Have Mixed Feelings on 2021 MN Dicamba Decision

MN Ag Groups Glad for Section 179 Conformity

Another Step Forward for Soy Ag Innovation Campus in Crookston

MN Soybean Growers Association Elects New Board

MDA Denies Extension Request for Dicamba Application

Navigating EPA’s Cancellation Order for Dicamba

Some MN Farmers Scramble Weed Management Plans

MN Ag Innovation Campus Still on Track

Keeping a Steady Supply Chain

MN Soybean is Staying Engaged in Drainage Conversations

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