Articles tagged under: Minnesota Soybean Growers Association
Tariffs Make Things Complicated for Soybean Growers
Published March 1, 2019
China has made a promise to buy 10 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans, but the trade hasn't seen the purchases come through yet. Minnesota Soybean Growers Association Executive Director Joe Smentek says U.S. farmers have a good product. "I…Petersen Selection Praised by Farm Leaders
Published January 3, 2019
Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Executive Director Chris Radatz says incoming Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen has a broad range of experience and will serve agriculture well. "With Thom in that role, he really is above the learning curve that some commissioners…Smentek Promoted to MSGA Executive Director
Published October 15, 2018
The Minnesota Soybean Growers Association has selected Joe Smentek as the new executive director. As former Director of Public Affairs, Smentek is tells the Red River Farm Network he’s ready to make progress for farmers in St. Paul. “We’ve already…Petefish Returns for Another Term as MSGA President
Published June 15, 2018
Minnesota Soybean Growers Association President Michael Petefish has been re-elected for another term. Wheaton farmer Jamie Beyer is vice president. Mark Jones of St. James is treasurer and Bob Worth of Lake Benton is secretary.Ag Policy Bill Vetoed
Published May 22, 2018
In a veto letter to House Agriculture Policy Committee Chairman Paul Anderson and Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Bill Weber, Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton said he was offended by the agriculture policy bill. This legislation returned the authority for soil loss…Buffer Penalty Change is Bothersome to Farmers
Published April 9, 2018
The Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources is proposing penalties for noncompliance with the state buffer law. Minnesota Soybean Growers Association Director of Public Affairs Joe Smentek says a change-up this late in the buffer game is bothersome. "When…