Articles tagged under: Soybeans
The Rain Hasn’t Shut Off for Southern MN Farmers
Published July 22, 2019
This summer, the rain hasn't really shut off for farmers in south central Minnesota. Sherburn farmer Rochelle Krusemark says the area has received over 20 inches of rain since the start of planting. "It almost seems like the weather has…AGP Crush Facility Holds Grand Opening in Aberdeen
Published July 22, 2019
Last week, AGP held an invite-only grand opening of the soybean processing facility in Aberdeen. AGP Vice President of Member Relations Matt Caswell says the facility should be open shortly. "In days or weeks. We're in the final phases of…Equity Drive Continues for Crookston Soybean Crush Facility
Published July 19, 2019
Epitome Energy is still in the process of securing funding for the proposed crush facility in Crookston, Minnesota. "We knew 10 years ago if a project came in and you needed 50 percent equity, that's about $75 million for us,…Recent Rains Welcome for Soybean Crop
Published July 19, 2019
Soybean conditions look decent north of Highway 2 in North Dakota and Minnesota. Pioneer Field Agronomist Zach Fore says the recent rains were needed. The crop is getting big enough to use some of that water. "As we get some…USB is Working to Diversify the Soybean Portfolio
Published July 19, 2019
U.S. soybean farmers are facing multiple headwinds, including weather and trade difficulties. With these unique times, opportunities arise that might not otherwise arise. That was United Soybean Board CEO Polly Ruhland’s message to over 200 farmer directors, staff and guests…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…“Wet” Continues to be a Reoccurring Theme for Soybean Farmers
Published July 18, 2019
Weather was a popular talking point among those gathered in Fargo for the summer board meeting of the United Soybean Board. During introductions, the farmer directors provided a crop update; wet was a reoccurring theme. "We had a tough time…Showcasing North Dakota Soybean Production
Published July 18, 2019
Soybean production in North Dakota has changed drastically over the past 20 years, becoming one of the top ten soybean producing states as acres increase. North Dakota Soybean Council Executive Director Stephanie Sinner says it was exciting to showcase that…Row Crops Benefiting from the Heat and Humidity
Published July 16, 2019
The row crops are benefiting from the recent heat and humidity in the Devils Lake, North Dakota area. Rock and Roll Agronomy owner Jason Hanson says the corn has really shot up height-wise. However, the soybeans could still use some…