LIFE OF A SOYBEAN FARMER

A soybean farmer is part grower, part environmentalist

Soybean farmers are counted on to provide affordable and safe food, feed, fuel and fiber in a sustainable manner. This is no small task, but one that farmers are up to.

Missouri soybean farmers are on the front lines of modern agriculture.

Step into the cab of any tractor today and it looks like Mission Control. Farmers today need all the data they can get to manage their land while growing high quality soybeans to meet the needs of a growing world.

What is modern agriculture

Soybean farmers believe in continual improvement on their farms.

By using modern agricultural tools and adopting proven sustainability practices, soybean farmers are protecting and even restoring their land.

Making a difference

Animal agriculture counts on soybeans

Pigs, poultry, cattle and fish are the top consumers of soybeans. Animal agriculture relies on soybean farmers to provide a steady, safe and high-quality supply of soybeans to keep their flocks and herds fed.

SOYBEANS IN ANIMAL AG

The miracle bean

As a crop that provides both meal and oil, soybeans are extremely versatile. Add to that sustainable and renewable and you’ve got an ideal ingredient for many products.

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Robert Alpers is a generational farmer who grew up working on his family’s operation with his father and two brothers. He has continued the tradition of passing on the farm and today he farms with his son Nathan who operates the family business. Their diversified farm focuses on growing soybeans, corn and wheat while managing a cow/calf operation. Robert and Nathan practice sustainability by implementing cover crops, no-till, terraces and waterways on their farm while rotating crops each season.

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March 22, 2023

Off To Market

With the leaves of the plants rustling around them, farmers often spend countless hours scouting beans and experiencing a unique sense of tranquility as they are lost between the endless rows of soybeans. However, for Brian and Jodi Pomerenke, the sales professionals turned farmers spend their weekends between the rows of urban farmers market stands instead.

February 23, 2023

Risky Business: Farm Safety Tips

Farming is an essential and demanding profession that provides food and resources to communities all over the country. However, it…

January 19, 2023

Soybean Processing Growth is Crushing it

The soybean processing industry intends to significantly grow over the next few years. This change will open up more domestic opportunities for soybean consumption. Soybeans are almost never used whole but are instead “crushed” to produce soybean meal and soybean oil.

December 18, 2022

Fueling the Tigers

To expand the visibility of biodiesel in Missouri, the Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council is partnering with Mizzou Athletics.

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