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Chinese soybean delegation to visit Minnesota
A Chinese delegation looking at American soybean farming begins its tour with a Minnesota stop Wednesday. State Agriculture Commissioner Dave Frederickson welcomes the delegation with a St. Paul lunc...
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Minnesota soybeans are sprouting up in South Korean kitchens

Minnesota soybeans are sprouting up in South Korean kitchens Six years ago, Alexandria resident and former farmer, Craig Damstrom fostered an idea to develop a cash crop in the area – not the legume itself, but its seed. Soy seeds are in high demand in South Korea since China has been exporting less and consuming more of its own product.

By Crystal Dey , April 10, 2013

Soybean council to give away groceries for a year

The Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council (MSR&PC) is hitting the airwaves using television advertisements that addresses consumer questions about farming and promotes the chance to win a year’s worth of groceries.

February 25, 2013

Sixteen farm leaders appointed to soybean baord

Sixteen farmer-leaders will be sworn in as directors of the United Soybean Board (USB) in December, after their recent appointments by U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.

October 20, 2012

Corn kings and bean barons reap bountiful harvest

Corn kings and bean barons reap bountiful harvest An abundance of bushels and miles of piles are straddling the Minnesota landscape early this year. The drought this summer has got farmers wrapping up soybean and corn crop harvests weeks ahead of schedule as evidenced by the mounds at CHS Prairie Lakes Coop in Lowry.

By Crystal Dey , October 12, 2012

Food reps impressed by U.S. soy sustainability practices

Most U.S. soybean farmers know they employ sustainable farming methods, such as conservation tillage, cover crops and tactics that help minimize nutrient runoff. Now a group of representatives from global food companies know it, too.

June 16, 2012

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Barriers to Bushels program addresses issues in corn, soybean production

To help address key management issues of Central, Southwestern, and West Central Minnesota producers, Barriers to Bushels will be held at four locations in late February and early March.

February 25, 2012

Soybean program gives farmers insights on check-off efforts

Do you grow soybeans and want to see your checkoff in action? This is your chance.

January 15, 2012

Soybean farmers do their part for Japan

The United Soybean Board (USB), which represents the nearly 600,000 U.S. soybean farmers, will help Japanese small businesses that wish to donate food to those in need after multiple disasters in that country.

By Staff Report , April 25, 2011

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U.S. soybean farmers see bright future ahead

U.S. soybean farmers remain optimistic about their futures and the future of the entire U.S. soybean industry, according to the latest soybean checkoff-funded survey of U.S. soybean farmers. The United Soybean Board (USB) conducts two surveys each year to check the pulse of soybean farmers across the nation.

By Staff Report , April 24, 2011

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Klobuchar honored by Minnesota Soybean Growers

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar, a member of the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee, received the “Outstanding National Legislator Award” from the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association (MSGA) for her dedication to the agriculture industry and commodity groups.

By Staff Report , March 05, 2011

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Minnesota is first stop for China trade delegation

Minnesota agriculture officials will host a trade delegation from China this week.

By Staff Report , January 17, 2011

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Sign-up for disaster aid for soybean farmers closes December 9

Signup for the Crop Assistance Program (CAP) ends December 9, 2010.

By Staff Report , November 27, 2010

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Hot soy can be so cool

Hot soy can be so cool “Mom, you’ve got to try edamame.” It was my son, Andy. He was calling me from Texas where he was a senior in college. That was seven years ago. I had no idea what he was talking about. Was he learning a new exotic language?

By Sue Doeden , April 21, 2010

Soybean request for referendum

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is offering soybean producers the chance to request a referendum on the Soybean Promotion and Research Order, as authorized under the Soybean Promotion, Research, and Consumer Information Act (Act).

May 20, 2009

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