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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…

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…

Articles tagged under: Minnesota Soybean Growers Association

Strong Support for Crookston Soybean Crush Plant

MN Farmers Want Tax Conformity at State Level

Tariffs Make Things Complicated for Soybean Growers

Petersen Selection Praised by Farm Leaders

Smentek Promoted to MSGA Executive Director

Petefish Returns for Another Term as MSGA President

Ag Policy Bill Vetoed

Buffer Penalty Change is Bothersome to Farmers

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