Articles tagged under: Minnesota Soybean Growers Association
MN Farmer “Cautiously Optimistic” On Phase One Trade Deal
Published December 13, 2019
Minnesota Soybean Growers Association President Jamie Beyer is cautiously optimistic on the developing news of a phase one trade deal between the U.S. and China. "This has been a roller coaster negotiation in the past 1.5 years. We're hopeful, but…Positive Changes Ahead for MN Soybean Growers Association
Published July 18, 2019
Minnesota Soybean Growers Association President Jamie Beyer is embracing her new leadership role. Beyer says the grower board is going through changes. "We're trying to become more family friendly for our board members and trying to offer opportunities for more…Beyer Elected as MN Soybean Growers President
Published June 24, 2019
Wheaton, Minnesota farmer Jamie Beyer is the newly elected president of the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association. Beyer is the third female president in MSGA's history. Mike Skaug of Beltrami was elected vice president. Mark Brown of St. James was named…Biodiesel Industry Rallies on Capitol Hill
Published June 14, 2019
A group of farmers representing the Minnesota soybean growers were on Capitol Hill this past week advocating for biodiesel. One ask is the extension of the biodiesel tax credit. Brewster, Minnesota farmer Ron Obermoller says while lawmakers are on the…MSGA Reacts to Trade Aid
Published May 23, 2019
With the new Market Facilitation Program payments, each county rate will be determined by the impact felt by the trade war. Minnesota Soybean Growers Association Vice President Jamie Beyer, who farms at Wheaton, says this should benefit areas that depend…Tax Conformity Brings “A Sigh of Relief” for Farmers
Published April 29, 2019
The Minnesota legislature is in its final weeks of session. Legislation is needed to align the state tax code to address changes passed at the federal level. Minnesota Soybean Growers Association Vice President Jamie Beyer says both chambers have included…Strong Support for Crookston Soybean Crush Plant
Published March 14, 2019
While it’s still in the very early stages of planning and fundraising, there is a feeling of optimism surrounding Epitome Energy’s plan to build a soybean crush in Crookston. Minnesota soybean farmer Mike Skaug had a feeling of support as…MN Farmers Want Tax Conformity at State Level
Published March 1, 2019
Tax conformity tops the wish list for soybean farmers in the Minnesota legislative session. Minnesota Soybean Growers Association President Mike Petefish says it's a challenging situation with the federal government and state government being so different on deductions and the…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…