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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…

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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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Bloomberg Tours Southern MN Farm

Published January 9, 2020

Presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg stopped at Darin Johnson’s farm near Wells, Minnesota on Wednesday. Johnson, secretary, Minnesota Soybean Growers Association, said the conversation centered on the issues impacting rural communities. "We discussed what we use broadband for on our farm.…

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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…

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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…

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Articles tagged under: Minnesota Soybean Growers Association

MN Ag Innovation Campus Still on Track

Keeping a Steady Supply Chain

MN Soybean is Staying Engaged in Drainage Conversations

Bloomberg Tours Southern MN Farm

MN Farmer “Cautiously Optimistic” On Phase One Trade Deal

Positive Changes Ahead for MN Soybean Growers Association

Beyer Elected as MN Soybean Growers President

Biodiesel Industry Rallies on Capitol Hill

MSGA Reacts to Trade Aid

Tax Conformity Brings “A Sigh of Relief” for Farmers

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