New Leadership for Biodiesel Coalition of Missouri
Jefferson City’s Matt Amick to lead education and development work as executive director. The Biodiesel Coalition of Missouri is moving into its third year with new leadership, naming Matt Amick of Jefferson City executive director. Amick, a well-known figure among those working with renewable fuels in Missouri, brings grassroots experience and strong relationships across industry, … Continue reading New Leadership for Biodiesel Coalition of Missouri
Missouri Soybean Farmers Offer Matching Funds for Biodiesel Infrastructure Development
Applicants may receive up to 25 percent of the required cash match for federal funding. Missouri soybean farmers are investing in the future for soy in Missouri through biodiesel with a new infrastructure grant program. A new commitment from the Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council and Missouri Soybean Association provides up to $200,000 for businesses, cooperatives … Continue reading Missouri Soybean Farmers Offer Matching Funds for Biodiesel Infrastructure Development
Role Models
By: Brandelyn Twellman Having spent many years working as both a full-time engineer and a row-crop farmer, Denny Mertz, of Chesterfield, truly knows what it means to burn the midnight oil. “I do everything myself,” Mertz said. “I don’t have any help on my farm, so there were many years I farmed solely in the evenings because … Continue reading Role Models
Soy Protein for Livestock Rations
By: Christine Tew Livestock are the No. 1 user of Missouri’s soybean crop. More than 90 percent of soybean meal goes to feed poultry, hogs and cattle. Their consumption drives demand domestically, and in the global market for soy. Soybean meal is one of many protein sources available to livestock producers. Distillers dried grains with … Continue reading Soy Protein for Livestock Rations
Missouri’s 2020 Soybean Yield Contest
By: Christine Tew The Missouri Soybean Association’s yield contest is back for 2020 with one big change in response to grower feedback. In addition to previously dropping the entry fee and requirements for membership in the Missouri Soybean Association and for crop rotation on contest fields, the Association is switching to all cash prizes for 2020. … Continue reading Missouri’s 2020 Soybean Yield Contest
Biodiesel Infrastructure Resources Available – Deadline to Apply is July 1
Entities looking to invest in the installation or retrofitting of infrastructure for biodiesel distribution can apply for two programs available at the federal and state levels. USDA released its Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP), through which $14 million has been made available for biodiesel infrastructure projects. HBIIP grants may support biodiesel distribution facilities, terminal … Continue reading Biodiesel Infrastructure Resources Available – Deadline to Apply is July 1
Soy Innovation & Sustainability
By: Christine Tew Bringing soybean farmers’ work through their checkoff to life at the Center for Soy Innovation has been a top priority throughout the development process. During the Center’s grand opening, Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council chairman Robert Alpers of Prairie Home shared that the Center is the answer to ‘Who and What’ the Merchandising Council … Continue reading Soy Innovation & Sustainability
Dicamba – Calls Needed to Congressional Delegation on 9th Circuit Court of Appeals Decision
The American and Missouri Soybean associations urge you to call your members of Congress or relevant staff as soon as possible today, June 5, and ask them to immediately urge EPA to protect farmers and develop options for continued application of dicamba products. EPA has yet to issue guidance on how it will respond to the … Continue reading Dicamba – Calls Needed to Congressional Delegation on 9th Circuit Court of Appeals Decision
June 2020 Issue of Missouri Soybean Farmer Magazine
Outdoor spaces at the Center for Soy Innovation are highlighted in the June issue of Missouri Soybean Farmer magazine. The issue also includes part three of 2020’s year-long series on managing weed pressure in soybean fields. Deeper in the issue, find the results of the district elections for the Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council board of … Continue reading June 2020 Issue of Missouri Soybean Farmer Magazine
Wheeler: Navigating the COVID-19 Black Swan Event
Black swan is a metaphor describing an event that comes on as a surprise and has a major impact. There is no question that the COVID-19 pandemic is indeed such an event. Its impact has touched virtually every individual, business, and, yes, nonprofits, including our soybean organizations. Day-to-day operations, governance, meetings, planned events: every aspect … Continue reading Wheeler: Navigating the COVID-19 Black Swan Event