Biodiesel Coalition of Missouri Wraps First Year of Partnerships
The Biodiesel Coalition of Missouri’s first year saw its partnership and outreach efforts grow throughout the state. During its December meeting, the Coalition’s board of directors heard from members on their joint efforts to support training programs and connect with youth on opportunities surrounding biodiesel, and set their course for 2019. “Coming together as the … Continue reading Biodiesel Coalition of Missouri Wraps First Year of Partnerships
Missouri Soybean Yield Contest Winners Announced
While 2018 brought its share of rough weather, including summer drought across much of the state and wet harvest conditions, Missouri soybean farmers brought big yields for the Missouri Soybean Association’s annual competition. Results from Missouri’s soybean yield contest are now finalized with the highest yields topping 90 bushels per acre. Top honors go to … Continue reading Missouri Soybean Yield Contest Winners Announced
News: Soybean Price Loss Economic Impact County and Congressional District Analysis
Following last month’s announcement of the economic impact of the drop in soybean prices, the Missouri Soybean Association requested additional analysis into impacts at the local level. The resulting reports from the University of Missouri’s Commercial Agriculture Program detail losses at the county level and across Missouri’s eight congressional districts, showing significant hits to Missourians … Continue reading News: Soybean Price Loss Economic Impact County and Congressional District Analysis
News: Missouri Soybean Association Endorses Proposition D
Missouri’s soybean farmers have a long history of investing in themselves for a stronger future, both through their statewide organizations and on their individual farms. The farmer leaders of the Missouri Soybean Association apply that same perspective to decisions on policy, and have therefore elected to endorse Proposition D. “Transportation infrastructure is key to ensuring … Continue reading News: Missouri Soybean Association Endorses Proposition D
News: New Leadership Elected for Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council
A Cooper County soybean farmer has been selected by a group of his peers to lead the Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council. Robert Alpers of Prairie Home, Mo. was named the organization’s chairman following a vote by the board of directors during their summer meeting in Jefferson City. “I am honored to take on the responsibility … Continue reading News: New Leadership Elected for Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council
News: $2 Drop in Soybean Prices Makes for Sizable Hit to Missouri Economy
A ten-cent drop in prices corresponds to a more than $1 million reduction in projected tax revenue. Soybean prices have dropped roughly 20 percent this summer, worsening an already-tough market for farmers, and setting Missouri up for an economic hit. New analysis from Missouri’s Commercial Agriculture Program shows that for every ten-cent drop in soybean … Continue reading News: $2 Drop in Soybean Prices Makes for Sizable Hit to Missouri Economy
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