Articles tagged under: Tom Slunecka
Grand Opening Scheduled for Ag Innovation Campus
Published August 3, 2023
On September 14th, a bus will leave from the Big Iron Farm Show and end up at the Ag Innovation Campus at Crookston. Ag Management Solutions CEO Tom Slunecka says the tour will highlight phase one of the project. "All the…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…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…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…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…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…Ag Innovation Campus Breaks Ground at Crookston
Published October 29, 2020
This site will host a specialty crush facility for universities, commodity groups and private seed companies to develop value-added products. Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council CEO Tom Slunecka says there is no other facility like this in the world.…Another Step Forward for Soy Ag Innovation Campus in Crookston
Published October 8, 2020
The Ag Innovation Campus project received an air permit approval last Thursday from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. Minnesota Soybean Growers Association Executive Director Tom Slunecka said the quick approval is an important step, making a difference between which year…Solving Transportation Challenges
Published March 11, 2020
If grain is being shipped out of the Northern Plains, it typically heads toward the Pacific Northwest. Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council CEO Tom Slunecka says it’s a long way between here and there. "There's lots of regulations, a…