Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council District Directors Election Results
Soybean growers showed their support for the Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council board of directors throughout the annual election of farmers to lead the organization. The board oversees soybean checkoff investments in Missouri. The elections are overseen by the Missouri Department of Agriculture. Four current farmer leaders were elected to additional three-year terms on the board. … Continue reading Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council District Directors Election Results
C. Brooks Hurst of Tarkio to Lead Missouri Soybean Association through 2019
Atchison County soybean farmer C. Brooks Hurst was elected to a second term as president of the Missouri Soybean Association during the annual meeting in Jefferson City this week. As the Association’s president, Hurst will lead Missouri’s soybean policy, regulatory and outreach efforts on behalf of farmers statewide. “It takes a team to address the … Continue reading C. Brooks Hurst of Tarkio to Lead Missouri Soybean Association through 2019
Missouri Soybean Farmer Magazine – February 2019 Issue Online Now
Missouri’s newest senator, Josh Hawley, is featured in the February issue of Missouri Soybean Farmer magazine. The issue also includes an overview of the market for conventional (non-GMO) soy in Missouri and highlights Leopold Award winners John and Sandy Scherder of northeastern Missouri’s Pike County. Read the full issue online by clicking here.
News: Moving Forward with Missouri’s New Center for Soybean Innovation
The Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council’s efforts to drive research and education for all things soy are starting 2019 with a great boost for the new Center for Soybean Innovation. The Center will connect developments in soybean innovation with farmers and industry partners, as well as the community. In late 2018, Thompson Coburn LLP committed to … Continue reading News: Moving Forward with Missouri’s New Center for Soybean Innovation
Leading Through Research
By Brandelyn Martin As harvest draws to a close, Durham Farms, LLC will be evaluating results obtained from the soybean varieties it planted this year. Kyle Durham of Norborne said this is a yearly occurrence on their farm. “Good is never good enough,” he said. “We select the good varieties and we select the not so good varieties, … Continue reading Leading Through Research
Know Your Customers, Know Your Impact
By Christine Tew With more than 90 percent of soybean meal destined to feed livestock, both domestically and internationally, soybean markets – and by extension soybean farmers – have an undeniable relationship with livestock producers and animal agriculture. The use of soybean meal as a key feed ingredient is an important part of Missouri animal agriculture. While the … Continue reading Know Your Customers, Know Your Impact
U.S. Soy Is Committed To Success In Americas Region
By Jen Del Carmen, USSEC In 2018, U.S. soybeans and soybean farmers have taken center stage in international trade. While the U.S. – China trade dispute is big news, the U.S. Soy industry has always worked to build and diversify multiple markets around the world. The Americas region, made up of Latin America, the Caribbean basin, and … Continue reading U.S. Soy Is Committed To Success In Americas Region
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
December 2018 Issue of Missouri Soybean Farmer Magazine Online Now
In the December 2018 issue of Missouri Soybean Farmer magazine, explore soybean trade relationships across the Americas and hear from the farmer leaders guiding research investments through the soy checkoff and Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council. This issue also includes post-election policy updates and information on EPA registration for dicamba formulations for 2019 and 2020, and … Continue reading December 2018 Issue of Missouri Soybean Farmer Magazine Online Now