Brushvale Seed Expanding Access to SOYLEIC™ Soybeans and Oil
Brushvale Seed has connected growers in the upper Midwest and buyers in southeastern Asia for more than 35 years, making them an outstanding partner for the Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council in increasing access to SOYLEIC™. Missouri’s soybean farmers have a new partner in the upper Midwest working to move soybeans with the SOYLEIC™ high oleic … Continue reading Brushvale Seed Expanding Access to SOYLEIC™ Soybeans and Oil
Durham Elected to Second Term at Helm of Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council
Kyle Durham of Norborne, Mo. was named to a second term as the Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council’s chairman following a vote today by the board of directors. In that role, he leads the 13-farmers elected to oversee Missouri’s soybean checkoff investments. “The Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council exists to drive innovation in all things soy, and … Continue reading Durham Elected to Second Term at Helm of Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council
New Opportunity for Soybean Growers: Policy Leaders Fellowship
Missouri’s soybean farmers are investing in the future with the launch of the new Policy Leaders Fellowship (PLF) program. In partnership with Iowa soybean growers, the new program offers leadership training, networking opportunities, and hands-on work with policy, government, and legislative processes. “The Missouri Soybean Association is a farmer-led organization with strong grassroots support, and … Continue reading New Opportunity for Soybean Growers: Policy Leaders Fellowship
Missouri Soybean Farmer – August 2021
Biodiesel, a review of Missouri’s regular legislative session and a leader in ag education are featured in the August 2021 issue of Missouri Soybean Farmer magazine. This issue also includes a review of soy checkoff-supported research, demand and education projects slated for the coming year. Flipping through? Don’t miss Ron Kotrba sharing the story of … Continue reading Missouri Soybean Farmer – August 2021
Taking Missouri’s Soybeans to the Greens
Missouri soybean farmers invest in research to develop soy-based golf balls. Missouri’s soybean farmers are seeing new opportunities on the greens with their investment into the future of a soy-based golf ball. Among the checkoff-supported research projects announced recently by the Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council is an effort to put soybeans to work as part … Continue reading Taking Missouri’s Soybeans to the Greens
Welcome Summer Interns Spargo, Anderson
Please join us in welcoming Missouri Soybeans’ summer interns: Ricki Spargo and Dylan Anderson Ricki is prioritizing outreach projects, dividing her time between southeastern Missouri and the Center for Soy Innovation in Jefferson City. Dylan is primarily focused on research and demonstration work at the Bay Farm Research Facility outside Columbia, and spending some time … Continue reading Welcome Summer Interns Spargo, Anderson
Grown, Made & Used in Missouri
By Ron Kotrba, RonKo Media Productions The state of Missouri, where the commercial U.S. biodiesel industry was born in 1991 with a research investment from the Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council, is home to seven biodiesel production facilities today that can produce more than 200 million gallons per year. Ideally, every drop of Missouri-made biodiesel would … Continue reading Grown, Made & Used in Missouri
Missouri Soybean Farmers Award Nearly $2.5 Million for Research, Outreach
Funded projects address challenges affecting soybean farmers and markets. Missouri’s soybean farmers are investing in their future, funding nearly $2.5 million in soybean research, development and education projects this year. Projects selected for funding address challenges directly affecting Missouri’s soybean farmers, soybean markets and future opportunities. “Research is a cornerstone of our pursuit of innovative … Continue reading Missouri Soybean Farmers Award Nearly $2.5 Million for Research, Outreach
Wasser Promoted to Chief Operating Officer for Missouri Soy
Missouri’s leading voice for soybean farmers has a new addition to its leadership team as Casey Wasser is promoted to Chief Operating Officer. Effective July 1, he will serve as COO for the Missouri Soybean Association, Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council and Foundation for Soy Innovation. “This is an important and exciting step forward for our … Continue reading Wasser Promoted to Chief Operating Officer for Missouri Soy
Statement: Missouri Soybean Association on Numeric Nutrient Criteria Decision
The following statement may be attributed to the Missouri Soybean Association: Monday’s decision by the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri is a sound decision that protects Missouri’s water bodies for generations to come, while not placing erroneous criteria and restriction on Missouri farmers, small businesses and rural communities. The Missouri … Continue reading Statement: Missouri Soybean Association on Numeric Nutrient Criteria Decision