MN Soybean Research & Promotion Council

06/05/2026

A little soybean magic promoting new uses of soybeans.

Learn more about all these uses and more at mnsoybean.org.

06/04/2026

University of Minnesota researchers discuss problem w**ds in this edition of the Minnesota CropCast podcast.

While planting is done, there is still useful w**d management tips in part one and part two of this podcast.

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In this episode of Minnesota CropCast, hosts Dave and Seth welcome two Extension W**d Specialists: Dr. Tom Peters (NDSU and U of MN Sugarbeet W**d Extension Specialist) and Dr. Debalin Sarangi (U o...

06/03/2026

Take a peek at what our Cottonwood County directors have been up to recently!

06/02/2026

We're accepting project proposals for fiscal year 2027! Get your proposal in before applications close on June 30, 2026 at 5 p.m.

For more information, visit our website ⬇️
https://mnsoybean.org/msrpc/request-for-proposal/.

MSR&PC Request for Proposal (RFP) The Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council is now accepting research requests for proposals (RFP). Learn More RFP Info The Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council (MSR&PC) is now accepting research project proposals. To submit a proposal, email the pr...

06/01/2026

MSR&PC CEO Tom Slunecka talked to Brownfield about a variety of topics, including Future of Soy! If you're still on the fence, listen to this interview to learn more. ⬇️

https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/minnesota-soybean-ceo-china-will-remain-profit-tipping-point-for-years/

05/29/2026

Farmers for Soil Health, the farmer-led initiative launched in 2022 to double cover crop acres on U.S. farmland by 2030, has reopened enrollment for 2026 with increased per-acre payments and a simplified one-year contract designed to remove barriers for growers. Enrollment is open through Aug. 31.

Learn more here ⬇️

Press Releases, Media Farmers for Soil Health reopens enrollment with higher payments, simpler contracts for cover crop adoption May 27, 2026 Jim Douglas, farmer advisor for Farmers for Soil Health and a soybean and corn grower from Flat Rock, Indiana. His farm, called Douglas Farms, participates in...

05/28/2026

Don't miss out: Applications close tomorrow for our Future of Soy event this summer in Breezy Point!

✍️ Apply now:

Join us for the 2026 Future of Soy Summit on July 21-23, 2026. This is an invite only event gathering directors, emerging leaders and researchers for a multi-faceted workshop that dives into the challenges and opportunities in ag. The Future of Soy Summit is sponsored in-part, through funding provid...

05/27/2026

MSR&PC, in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, is proud to team up with a broad coalition of farm, food and commodity organizations across Minnesota to support a statewide Farm Su***de Prevention Campaign.

“I am thrilled that MSR&PC is helping MDA with their Farm Su***de Prevention Campaign because we need all the help we can get in rural America to save every farmer possible,” Donkers said.

Read the full story here ⬇️

Gail Donkers, chair of the Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council (MSR&PC), remembers a time in the not-so-distant past when farmers tiptoed around discussing mental health. “I had a friend that needed help with a mental health situation, and I did not have the tools in the toolbox that I ...

05/26/2026

Check out this interview Fox 9 did with Glen Groth ⬇️

Beyond his NSM duties, Glen is also treasurer of MSR&PC.

Minnesota soybean farmer Glen Groth discusses obstacles facing farmers after survey finds 70% of farmers can't afford enough fertilizer.

05/22/2026

We'd love to see you at our Future of Soy event this summer! Applications close in one week - make sure to submit yours now!

✍️ sign up here https://mnsoybean.org/msrpc/future-of-soy-summit-application-2/