Missouri Soybean Opens Doors to New Center for Soy Innovation
The Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council’s efforts to drive research and education for all things soy are starting 2020 by ‘leveling up’ through new opportunities through the new Center for Soy Innovation. Following its March 5 grand opening, the Center stands to connect developments in soybean innovation with farmers and industry partners, as well as the … Continue reading Missouri Soybean Opens Doors to New Center for Soy Innovation
Ronnie Russell of Richmond to Lead Missouri Soybean Association
Ray County soybean farmer Ronnie Russell was elected as the new president of the Missouri Soybean Association during the annual meeting in Jefferson City. Following his installation at the Commodity Classic conference, Russell leads Missouri’s statewide advocacy organization for soybean growers. “I look forward to bringing farmers together to strengthen the Missouri soybean industry,” Russell … Continue reading Ronnie Russell of Richmond to Lead Missouri Soybean Association
Missouri Soybean Association District Directors Election Results
The Missouri Soybean Association welcomes a new farmer-leader following this year’s district director elections. Kate Lambert, a farmer from Laclede, was elected to the Association’s board of directors during the District 2 meeting February 14 in Norborne. She joins her fellow board members in guiding the organization’s policy, advocacy and membership efforts. In addition to … Continue reading Missouri Soybean Association District Directors Election Results
Hermann Wine Trail Event Featuring Missouri Food and Farmers Returns
This spring, wine enthusiasts visiting Hermann will once again have the opportunity to meet the farmers behind their food and wine. Celebrating the best of what Missouri has to offer, tickets are now available for the third annual The Farmers’ Table Wine Trail event, hosted by Missouri CommonGround and the Hermann Wine Trail. Attendees will … Continue reading Hermann Wine Trail Event Featuring Missouri Food and Farmers Returns
Brinker Farms Receives Missouri Leopold Conservation Award
Brinker Farms Inc. of Auxvasse was named the 2019 recipient of the Missouri Leopold Conservation Award®. The award, named for renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold, recognizes farmers, ranchers and foresters who inspire others with their dedication to land, water and wildlife habitat management on private land. In Missouri the $10,000 award is presented annually by Sand … Continue reading Brinker Farms Receives Missouri Leopold Conservation Award
Missouri Soybean Yield Contest Winners Announced
Missouri soybean farmers brought big yields for the Missouri Soybean Association’s annual competition, despite challenging weather across much of the state – including widespread flooding. Results from Missouri’s soybean yield contest are now finalized with the highest yields topping 90 bushels per acre. Contest winners in the irrigated and non-irrigated categories presented yields of 96.93 … Continue reading Missouri Soybean Yield Contest Winners Announced
Foundation for Soy Innovation Awards First Scholarship
New program bridges resource gaps for next generation of problem solvers. Putting technical training and research results to work are central to Eric Oseland’s view of his role for farmers. The first-year Ph.D. student at the University of Missouri is focused on controlling weeds in soybeans, and connects his work directly to challenges facing farmers … Continue reading Foundation for Soy Innovation Awards First Scholarship
Mark Twain National Forest feral hog hunting closure is good for Missourians
This month, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service (USFS) issued a closure order on the Mark Twain National Forest (MTNF) to make interagency feral swine trapping efforts as effective as possible. The Conservation Federation of Missouri (CFM) and many organizations across Missouri applaud the announcement and the continued attention to this threat to Missouri’s … Continue reading Mark Twain National Forest feral hog hunting closure is good for Missourians
Rural Leaders Petition President Trump to Uphold Biofuel Promise
A broad coalition of biofuel and farm advocates have sent a letter to the White House this week calling on President Trump to fix a flawed proposal from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which “fails in its mission to reinvigorate farm economies and reopen biofuel plants across America’s heartland.” The letter was signed by 60 … Continue reading Rural Leaders Petition President Trump to Uphold Biofuel Promise
Missouri Soybean Association Endorsement – Mike Kehoe for Lt. Governor
Missouri’s soybean farmers have voted to endorse Mike Kehoe for Lt. Governor, supporting a long-time leader and friend of agriculture. Lt. Governor Kehoe understands the challenges of building a successful small business, and of working in agriculture. “The Missouri Soybean Association is endorsing Mike Kehoe for Lt. Governor for his commitment to our state, and … Continue reading Missouri Soybean Association Endorsement – Mike Kehoe for Lt. Governor