Hello MSGA Membership Week! 👋
This week, we will be focusing on who we are, what we do and why being a member is critical to our success. To kick it off, MSGA Exec Director explains why soybean checkoff dollars CANNOT be used for our lobbying and policy efforts. #JoinOurFight
Giveaway! My model was pretty excited to wear her MinneSOYta shirt...and you could be too! Comment on this post with your favorite soy product for your chance to win a shirt + other goodies.
.@realDonaldTrump & @RepHagedorn: As the voice for Minnesota's nearly 28,000 soybean farmers, we'd love to host you for a farm visit here in the heart of ag country! MN's First District has 18,000 farms supporting nearly 30,000 growers & ranks 10th nationally in ag production.
Who’s ready for a giveaway!? 🙋🏼♂️
Post your favorite farm photo on your twitter account for a chance to win a @MNSoybean Summer Pack. Be sure to tag me and @MNSoybean in your post. Winner will be drawn on Friday!
Who’s ready for a giveaway!? 🙋🏼♂️
Post your favorite farm photo on your twitter account for a chance to win a @MNSoybean Summer Pack. Be sure to tag me and @MNSoybean in your post. Winner will be drawn on Friday!
Hey guys 👋🏼 It’s contest time! Post your favorite farm photo with a soybean crop update on your twitter account for a chance to win a free Biodiesel Tough sweatshirt and hat. Be sure to tag me and @MNSoybean in your post. Winner will be drawn on Friday!
Full Section 179 conformity it critical for Minnesota’s farmers, providing an estimated $200 million in tax relief. Contact your elected officials today!
We've activated our mobile advocacy tool and it's time to put the pressure on and get full Section 179 conformity passed. Text 179NOW to 52886 or click the link below and send a pre-written letter to your elected officials.
Take action today:https://t.co/gUIHKUQQxy
Congratulations, Madam President! @JamieVBeyer was reelected MSGA president during our virtual board meeting. The Wheaton farmer is the first female elected to serve multiple years as MSGA president. Mike Skaug, chair of the Ag Innovation Campus board, will return as VP.
We are giving away a pair of the @Okabashi soy-based sandals on our Facebook page until NOON today. Be sure to go check out how you can win.
Facebook page - https://t.co/gFImYkpU8b
Soybean oil is helping keep roofs over people’s heads, literally.
On Wed. night (June 24), we are hosting a new product webinar at 7 p.m. to learn more about a roof rejuvenator, available right here in Minnesota.
Registration is free and open to all. https://t.co/3YC4OTyTph
Today, the AFA Board of Directors, Student Advisory Team, Ambassadors, Alliance Planning Committee and staff met virtually. Board member Rodney Patterson led a great discussion on how to enhance diversity, inclusion, and, most importantly, engagement throughout AFA.
What checkoff-funded project uses 200 bushels of soybeans per lane mile? RePlay that is.
Learn more from staffer Mike Youngerberg on this new and exciting project, already used right here in Minnesota. Watch now: https://t.co/O8r1ZzfGlh
MN FARMERS: Do you know the difference between the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association and the Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council? @MNSoybean
The votes were compiled digitally, but the results remained the same from last year. Brown County farmer Cole Trebesch was reelected chair this morning during the virtual board meeting. https://t.co/jZjRkQvdfa
The Council board members had a “virtual” election this morning for the next executive team.
And the results are in:
-Chair, Cole Trebesch (re-elected)
-Vice-chair, Joe Serbus (re-elected)
-Treasurer, Ben Storm (re-elected)
-Secretary, Pat Sullivan (re-elected)
Congrats!
Dicamba update.
We have formally requested an extension for use of dicamba over the top of soybeans under the state label, due to much confusion on the available to use and sell.
MSGA asked to extend from June 20 to June 30 while not extending time limits under federal law.