MISSOURI SOYBEAN FARMER MAGAZINE
Current Edition
June 2026
Missouri Soybean Farmer magazine highlights the efforts of the Missouri’s soybean growers to make a difference for the future of their industry. The magazine includes agricultural policy updates, explores soybean checkoff-funded research and programs, and features soybean growers and processors.
The magazine, a publication of the Missouri Soybean Association, is published six times per year and distributed throughout the state. For more details, 2026 advertising information and to reserve space, contact Samantha Turner at (573)635-3819 or sturner@mosoy.org.
Past Editions
April 2026
Go beyond the bushel in the April issue of Missouri Soybean Farmer. Read one family’s story of building consumer connections and get key updates on EPA’s new dicamba label.
February 2026
Celebrate 60 years of Missouri Soybeans by revisiting the milestones, leadership, and innovations that shaped the state’s soybean industry.
December 2025
The December 2025 Missouri Soybean Farmer highlights conservation ROI, fall prep, policy impacts, input cost strategies and federal appointments of Missouri growers.
October 2025
Discover how Missouri’s soybean checkoff is fueling demand through trade missions, dairy market renewal, Mizzou collaborations, and a feature on farmer Roth McElvain.
August 2025
In this issue, we highlight Missouri Soybeans’ partnership with the nations leading ag tech companies, showcase the impact of our Grain Smart Field Day and showcase the research projects funded for the upcoming year. This issue also highlights farmer-leader and MSMC Vice Chairman, Kevin Mainord.
June 2025
In the June issue of Missouri Soybean Farmer, the Missouri Soybean Association’s strategic efforts take center stage. This issue features the association’s partnership with the Missouri FFA, legislative priorities, and introduces this year’s summer interns. Plus, meet Daniel Carpenter, a dedicated farmer-leader and MSA board member.
April 2025
This issue focuses on the importance of value added soybeans and highlights farmer-leader and MSMC board member, Darrell Aldrich.
February 2025
The February issue focuses on the importance of checkoff funded soybean research and the resources it provides to soybean farmers.
December 2024
This issue focuses on the power of partnerships and how they impact soybean growers and highlights farmer-leader and MSMC board member, Denny Mertz.
October 2024
The October 2024 issue of the Missouri Soybean Farmer focuses on what Missouri Soybeans is doing to build the market for soybeans.
August 2024
The August issue of the Missouri Soybean Farmer focuses on the the latest innovations in agriculture, research partnerships and FSI.
April 2024
The April issue of the Missouri Soybean Farmer focuses on the benefits of a Missouri Soybean Association membership.
February 2024
The February issue of the Missouri Soybean Farmer highlights MU’s soybean research, the Missouri Soybean Association Yield Contest Winner, and farmer leader Ronnie Russell.
December 2023
The December issue of the Missouri Soybean Farmer focuses on the decisions a farmer makes in December and how they impact spring planting.
October 2023
The October issue of the Missouri Soybean Farmer focuses on how Missouri Soybeans and others are building demand for soybeans.
August 2023
The August issue of the Missouri Soybean Farmer focuses on the story behind soy through communications, trade and storytelling.
April 2023
The April Issue of the Missouri Soybean Farmer showcases the power of soy foods and all the food that soy makes!
February 2023
The February issue of the Missouri Soybean Farmer focuses on the prep that goes into the fields before planting.
December 2022
The December issue of the Missouri Soybean Farmer focuses on the time spent at home with family after the harvest season.
October 2022
The October issue of the Missouri Soybean Farmer focuses on the hard work that farmers put into each and every soybean harvest.
August 2022
The August issue of the Missouri Soybean Farmer focuses on the connection between livestock and soybeans.
April 2022
After nearly four decades in soybean research, Greg Luce takes off his Missouri Soybeans hat to spend more time with…
February 2022
A Story of Supply The partnership between Sipcam Oxon and SOYLEIC will introduce the high-oleic soybean trait internationally.
December 2021
Soybeans, Sunflowers & Service: For outgoing MSA president Ronnie Russell, advocating for agriculture comes naturally.
October 2021
Homegrown Biodiesel: The benefits biodiesel brings to the local, state and national economies are widespread from higher commodity prices to…
August 2021
Investing in Research: Farmer-selected projects to grow demand for soy and address on-farm challenges are central to the checkoff.
February 2021
Sustainability in Action: Missouri’s Leopold Conservation Award winners are looking at long-term health.
April 2021
Counting Carbon: A new pilot project is providing hands-on education around carbon markets and trading.
December 2020
Terminating Weeds: Technology for managing weeds goes beyond chemistry for these Missouri researchers.
October 2020
Weeds at the Elevator: Pressure from weed seeds doesn’t stop in the field. They can cause pain at the elevator,…
August 2020
The Center for Soy Innovation features soy-based building with new uses for soy.
April 2020
The Center for Soy Innovation is now ready for visitors. Learn more about the facility and it’s soy-based start.
February 2020
Yield Contest Results: A tough year can mean many lessons learned in the annual yield contest , including the value…






































