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
Statement: Protecting Technology, Respecting Science with Dicamba Formulations
The following statement comes from farmer leaders of the Missouri Soybean Association. This follows the announcement today, December 11, 2017, from the Missouri Department of Agriculture available online at agriculture.mo.gov/news. Over the course of the past two months, the Missouri Department of Agriculture has released label information for ENGENIA, FEXAPAN and XTENDIMAX for 2018. This … Continue reading Statement: Protecting Technology, Respecting Science with Dicamba Formulations
Sporting Clays Tournament Set for October 20 in Columbia
Join the Missouri Soybean Association for a sporting clays tournament at Prairie Grove Shotgun Sports in Columbia October 20. Register Online Registration opens at 8:30 a.m., followed by a shotgun start at 9:30 a.m. Participants are welcome to bring their golf carts, UTVs and ATVs and all will enjoy lunch and refreshments following the shoot. … Continue reading Sporting Clays Tournament Set for October 20 in Columbia
Missouri Soybean Association Seeking Executive Administrative Assistant
The Missouri Soybean Association is seeking an Executive Administrative Assistant in its Jefferson City, Missouri office. The individual in this role facilitates smooth, efficient operations at the Association by maintaining office systems and working closely with staff. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated, detail-oriented individual who delivers accurate, high quality and consistent work with a positive attitude. … Continue reading Missouri Soybean Association Seeking Executive Administrative Assistant
Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council Signs First Glycerin to PG Technology License
The Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council’s work to make the most of farmers’ soy checkoff investments took another step forward with the signing of a partnership with Clarterra LLC. The farmers leading Missouri’s soybean checkoff organization today announced their exclusive license agreement with the U.S.-based Clarterra LLC for farmers’ Glycerin to Propylene Glycol (PG) Conversion Technology. … Continue reading Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council Signs First Glycerin to PG Technology License