Representing Missouri soybean farmers
The Missouri Soybean Association team works to increase the profitability of Missouri soybean farmers and to protect their freedom to operate through legislative advocacy, public policy initiatives and education. In fulfilling that mission, staff and directors of the Association work toward three key goals:
The miracle bean
As a crop that provides both meal and oil, soybeans are extremely versatile. Add to that sustainable and renewable and you’ve got an ideal ingredient for many products.
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Farm Name: Robinson Farms and Ranch
City: Marshall, MO
Farming Since: 1981
Soybean farming is more than planting and harvesting
Modern farms are complex, technologically advanced operations. Using more data and information than ever before, farmers make many decisions on their farms: what soybean variety to plant based on their end user, when to plant based on their weather and soil type and what environmental practices are needed to care for and improve land, water and air quality.
Missouri soybean farmers are on the front lines of modern agriculture.
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Stay up to date
We have a lot to share with you: the latest soybean research, legislative bills, agricultural trends and innovations that impact farming and much more.
Building Better Bridges
Missouri counties face growing infrastructure challenges as aging bridges outpace available funding. The Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council is partnering with the Soy Transportation Coalition to introduce railroad flat car bridges—a proven, cost-effective solution that helps keep rural roads open and soybeans moving to market.
Reimagining Fish Feed
Lincoln University researchers are evaluating soybean meal as a sustainable, cost-effective alternative to fish meal in aquaculture feed. Supported by Missouri soybean farmers’ checkoff investments, the research examines fish performance, feed efficiency and the potential to create new markets for Missouri soybeans.
Red Crown Rot in Missouri
Red crown rot is becoming an increasing concern for Missouri soybean farmers. Because its symptoms closely resemble sudden death syndrome, proper diagnosis is critical. Learn how to identify the disease, understand risk factors and access free testing through the University of Missouri Plant Diagnostic Clinic.
One Label. One Standard.
The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Monsanto Co. v. Durnell marks a significant victory for agriculture by reaffirming that the EPA—not individual states—sets herbicide labeling requirements. Learn what the ruling means for glyphosate, FIFRA and Missouri soybean farmers.
Find soy foods at your local grocery store
Look around next time you’re grocery shopping, you’ll notice soy foods and soy ingredients in many foods already on the shelves.
