Missouri Soybean Yield Contest Announced for 2016
The Missouri Soybean Association’s yield contest has new prizes for 2016, including automatic awards for growers with yields topping 100 bushels per acre. The annual competition recognizes those producers across the state who truly excel in soybean production based on their crop yields. Growers have until September 1 to complete their entry forms. “Missouri is … Continue reading Missouri Soybean Yield Contest Announced for 2016
Cape Girardeau Farmer Matt McCrate to Lead Missouri Soybean Association
Cape Girareadu soybean farmer Matt McCrate was recently selected by a group of his peers to lead the Missouri Soybean Association. Following his official installation, McCrate now serves as president of the statewide advocacy organization for soybean growers. “I appreciate the confidence the growers have shown in me and I look forward to building upon … Continue reading Cape Girardeau Farmer Matt McCrate to Lead Missouri Soybean Association
Missouri Soybean Association Endorses Parson for Lt. Governor
The Missouri Soybean Association, the statewide voice for soybean farmers in Jefferson City, announced today its support of a longtime friend of agriculture currently seeking higher office. The Association board of directors has voted to endorse Senator Mike Parson for Missouri Lieutenant Governor in 2016. “Mike Parson has been a great partner to Missouri soybean … Continue reading Missouri Soybean Association Endorses Parson for Lt. Governor
Missouri Soybean Association Endorses Schaefer for Attorney General
The Missouri Soybean Association, the statewide voice for soybean farmers in Jefferson City, announced today its endorsement of a friend of agriculture currently seeking higher office. The Association board of directors has voted to official support Senator Kurt Schaefer for Missouri Attorney General in 2016. “Kurt Schaefer has been a solid supporter of soybean farmers’ … Continue reading Missouri Soybean Association Endorses Schaefer for Attorney General
Missouri Soybean Applauds Gov. Nixon’s Commitment to Farmers, Biodiesel
The Missouri Soybean Association applauds the commitment Governor Nixon made to the farmer investors of Missouri’s biodiesel plants through the State of the State address and budget recommendation for a full and final payment of the Missouri Qualified Biodiesel Producer Incentive Fund. The Missouri Soybean Association looks forward to working closely with legislative leaders in … Continue reading Missouri Soybean Applauds Gov. Nixon’s Commitment to Farmers, Biodiesel
Save the Date – Missouri Soybean Association Annual Meeting, 50th Anniversary
Missouri soybean farmers’ annual gathering at the Capitol has been set for 2016. In addition to celebrating 50 years of the Missouri Soybean Association, Missouri soybean farmers will meet with industry representatives, legislators and one another for the Missouri Soybean Association’s annual meeting February 1-2 in Jefferson City. “Soybean farmers are an important voice for … Continue reading Save the Date – Missouri Soybean Association Annual Meeting, 50th Anniversary
Southern Missouri Farmers Show 90+ Bushel Beans in Annual Soybean Yield Contest
Results from the Missouri Soybean Association and Merchandising Council’s annual competition are in, with farmers from counties across southern Missouri taking the top honors with soybean yields above 90 bushels per acre. The highest yield in the contest was from Glenda Hinkebein of Cape Girardeau County, with 93.3 bushels per acre on non-irrigated soybeans. “Even … Continue reading Southern Missouri Farmers Show 90+ Bushel Beans in Annual Soybean Yield Contest
MSA Commends Attorney General Koster, Missouri Delegation and Farmers for Work on WOTUS
Thanks to the efforts of a determined group of Missourians, Missouri farmers have received relief, at least temporarily, from expansive, burdensome new regulations proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Army Corps of Engineers (Corps). One day before a new federal rule directly impacting farmers’ ability to manage their land was set to … Continue reading MSA Commends Attorney General Koster, Missouri Delegation and Farmers for Work on WOTUS
Luce to Lead Missouri Soybean Farmers’ Research Program
Missouri Soybeans’ research programs have a new leader, as the Missouri Soybean Association has brought longtime seedsman Greg Luce on as director of research. In his new role, Luce will lead operations at the Association’s research farm. He will also oversee the soybean research program, including statewide and international research partnerships, for the Missouri Soybean … Continue reading Luce to Lead Missouri Soybean Farmers’ Research Program
Missouri Soybean, Corn Investing in Stewardship and Sustainability
Two of Missouri’s agricultural organizations, Missouri Soybean and Missouri Corn, are growing their involvement in environmental and sustainability programs with the addition of a shared team member focused on those and other stewardship programs. Darrick Steen, a lifelong Missourian, began work full time this month on behalf of farmers raising the state’s top crops. “We … Continue reading Missouri Soybean, Corn Investing in Stewardship and Sustainability