Articles tagged under: Tom Slunecka

COVID, Uncertain Biodiesel Policy and a Fire

Published September 26, 2024

Tom Slunecka serves as the chief executive officer for Ag Management Solutions, which provides association management services to groups like the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association, Wisconsin Soybean Growers Association and the Specialty Soy and Grains Alliance. Slunecka is also CEO…
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A New Role for Plasma Blue Technology

Published August 12, 2024

The Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council is working with University of Minnesota researchers to develop a new way to make biodiesel. CEO Tom Slunecka says Plasma Blue heats molecules in a new way. "We're using electricity to drive the excitement…
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AIC Celebrates Phase One

Published September 18, 2023

The Ag Innovation Campus at Crookston held the grand opening for phase one of the project Thursday. Minnesota Soybean CEO Tom Slunecka said new soybean uses mean better premiums for local farmers. The crush plant is set to crush 240…
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AIC Plans for July Opening

Published May 9, 2023

The first phase of the Ag Innovation Campus is almost complete. Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council CEO Tom Slunecka says there is a livestream camera set up to capture production progress. "It's something that we'll continue through production so…
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Ag Innovation Campus on Schedule

Published March 22, 2023

The Ag Innovation Center in Crookston is set to be up and running by June. AIC CEO Tom Slunecka says people can preview the center now. "It continues to advance every day even though this winter has been challenging. One…
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Stepping Up

Published May 19, 2022

A year ago, the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council promoted the use of soyoil in Goodyear tires. Minnesota Soybean CEO Tom Slunecka says that same technology is now being used in soy-based tennis shoes from Sketchers. "Minnesota is unique in…
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A Milestone for the Ag Innovation Campus

Published December 16, 2021

The first phase of construction of the Ag Innovation Campus in Crookston, Minnesota is complete. Ag Management Solutions CEO Tom Slunecka says this one-of-a-kind facility and will focus on developing new markets and new technologies. "We'll be designed to take…
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From the Seedbed to the Tire Tread

Published May 18, 2021

The Minnesota Soybean Checkoff is literally hitting the road this summer to promote new uses of soybean oil. CEO Tom Slunecka says the focus is on tires made from soybeans. "Goodyear has demonstrated that the performance of these tires made…
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