Farmers Breaking New Ground for Soy Innovation Center
Missouri’s soybean farmers broke ground on a new building in western Jefferson City today, kicking off a roughly 18-month project to develop the Center for Soy Innovation. Soybean growers at the event highlighted the need to be a resource for farmers and the community as a driving force behind the project. “The Center for Soybean … Continue reading Farmers Breaking New Ground for Soy Innovation Center
News: Missouri’s Rural Communities Stand to Lose with Tariffs, Trade War
The following statement may be attributed to C. Brooks Hurst, soybean farmer from Tarkio and president of the Missouri Soybean Association, and used as an Op-Ed or Letter to the Editor. Agriculture is a key driver for Missouri’s economy and soybean are Missouri’s top crop. China’s proposed 25 percent tariff on U.S. soybean stands to … Continue reading News: Missouri’s Rural Communities Stand to Lose with Tariffs, Trade War
Foundation for Soy Innovation – New Foundation Brings Soy Innovation Full Circle
Cultivating partnership among all involved with soy is leading priority for farmers’ new foundation. Missouri’s soybean farmers continue looking forward, investing in innovation and research, partnerships supporting soybean production and markets, as well as in the future uses of soy. Today, Missouri farmers are taking another step forward with the Foundation for Soy Innovation. “We … Continue reading Foundation for Soy Innovation – New Foundation Brings Soy Innovation Full Circle
MDA Updates 24c Label for Dicamba Formulations in Southeastern Missouri
Members of the Missouri Soybean Association received the following policy information as it was released this afternoon by the Missouri Department of Agriculture. The Missouri Department of Agriculture today announced a change to the 24c Special Local Need labels for FEXAPAN, XTENDIMAX and ENGENIA. The cutoff date for Dunklin, Pemiscot, New Madrid, Stoddard, Scott, Mississippi, Butler, … Continue reading MDA Updates 24c Label for Dicamba Formulations in Southeastern Missouri
Missouri Biodiesel Coalition Builds on Farmers’ Work with Renewable Fuel
New partnership highlights benefits of biodiesel, aims to grow use of the EPA-designated Advanced Biofuel. In the early 1990s, Missouri soybean farmers funded research into making renewable fuel from soybean oil. Initially called soy diesel, and now, biodiesel, the fuel has significantly lower emissions than petroleum-based diesel, is safer to store and transport, and contributes … Continue reading Missouri Biodiesel Coalition Builds on Farmers’ Work with Renewable Fuel
Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council District Directors Election Results
Missouri’s annual election of farmer leaders to oversee soybean checkoff investments affirmed soybean growers’ support for the Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council board of directors. Three current farmer-leaders were elected to additional three-year terms, and a previous state and national leader will reprise his role representing southeastern Missouri growers. “We appreciate Missouri soybean farmers’ participation and … Continue reading Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council District Directors Election Results
News: Chinese Tariff Proposals Hit Missouri Soybean Farmers
The following statement may be attributed to C. Brooks Hurst, soybean farmer from Tarkio and president of the Missouri Soybean Association, and used as an Op-Ed or Letter to the Editor. The Chinese Commerce Department’s proposal to roughly triple tariffs on U.S. soybean is a substantial threat to Missouri soybean farmers’ bottom line in a … Continue reading News: Chinese Tariff Proposals Hit Missouri Soybean Farmers
New Hermann Wine Trail Event Features Missouri Food and Farmers
This spring, wine enthusiasts visiting Hermann will have the unique opportunity to meet the farmers behind their food and wine. Celebrating the best of what Missouri has to offer, Missouri CommonGround and the Hermann Wine Trail announce The Farmers’ Table Wine Trail, a new addition to the wine trail lineup in 2018. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask … Continue reading New Hermann Wine Trail Event Features Missouri Food and Farmers
C. Brooks Hurst of Tarkio to Lead Missouri Soybean Association
Atchison County soybean farmer C. Brooks Hurst is the new president of the Missouri Soybean Association. Following his installation at the Commodity Classic conference, Hurst now leads the statewide advocacy organization for soybean growers. “I look forward to bringing farmers together to strengthen the soybean industry in our state,” Hurst said. “We’re an economic engine … Continue reading C. Brooks Hurst of Tarkio to Lead Missouri Soybean Association
Missouri Soybean Yield Contest Winners Announced
It took triple digits to win the Missouri Soybean Association’s annual yield contest this year. Two farmers, both from southeastern Missouri, surpassed the 100-bushel mark with yields of 101.17 and 100.30 bushels per acre, respectively. All six of Missouri’s statewide honorees had soybean yields above 90 bushels per acre, and 28 different entries topped 80 … Continue reading Missouri Soybean Yield Contest Winners Announced