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The Polk County Soybean & Corn Growers and their checkoff dollars support their schools by promoting agriculture through book donations. When school resumes, the growers donate agricultural educational books to elementary schools in Crookston, East Grand Forks, Fosston, Mentor, Fertile, and Fisher. The endeavor aims to show the value of agriculture by increasing agricultural literacy […]
Bridges are an essential part of the agriculture industry – both literally and metaphorically. On Thursday, Sept. 14, agriculture’s newest bridge will be unveiled at the Ag Innovation Campus’ (AIC) Grand Opening ceremony in Crookston. By bridging ideas to success, the AIC will provide a platform to deliver new crops and processing technologies from benchtop to commercialization.
The Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council (MSR&PC) is dedicating checkoff funds toward reimbursing younger farmers who complete the Minnesota Private Pesticide Applicators certification. Reimbursement is available to the first 200 Minnesota farmers between the ages of 18-35 who apply for the $75 through MSR&PC. The certification lasts for three years. The form to apply
The Ag Innovation Campus (AIC) is excited to announce a major sponsorship to ring in the new year. Farmers Union Enterprises, which comprises Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, and Wisconsin’s Farmers Union organizations, is lending substantial financial support to the future crush and research facility in south Crookston. “We are deeply appreciative of Farmers
From farm to frontline, the Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council (MSR&PC) is taking another giant leap forward to highlight environmentally friendly investments from the soybean checkoff. Polk County, in partnership with MSR&PC, which directs the state’s soybean checkoff resources, is launching the Stepping Up campaign to amplify farmer profitability and promote the value-added uses
As farmers make their preparations for the 2021 growing season, the Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council is encouraging the state’s nearly 28,000 soybean growers to participate in a survey to help farmer-leaders and researchers better address the diverse production challenges facing growers across Minnesota. “As we look ahead to spring, we want to hear
