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
Soil Health Field Day Set for October 24
You are invited to join area farmers, industry partners and soil and water specialists for a field day October 24th at the Yoder farm near Leonard. This soil health and water quality focused event is being organized by the Soil Health Partnership and Missouri’s corn and soybean merchandising councils. This half-day event will include a … Continue reading Soil Health Field Day Set for October 24
Read the October 2018 Issue of Missouri Soybean Farmer Now
Cover crops and financial resources for farmers take center stage in the October 2018 issue of Missouri Soybean Farmer magazine. Learn more about the Missouri Agricultural & Small Business Development Authority, and hear first-hand from soybean farmers who have found success (and learned important lessons) through cover crops. Read the full issue online by clicking … Continue reading Read the October 2018 Issue of Missouri Soybean Farmer Now
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
Missouri Soybean Farmer Magazine – August Issue Online Now
The August issue of Missouri Soybean Farmer magazine highlights Missouri farmers working on policy issues affecting the bottom line for all growers. It also features a deep dive into the markets for soybean across Asia and a look at the benefits and management of cover crop mixes. Read the interactive online edition by clicking here.