The Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council invests soybean checkoff dollars in projects and activities designed to address production challenges unique to Minnesota, speed the development of new varieties, find answers to soybean pests and diseases and find new market opportunities.

Soybean Diseases & Pests

A cooperative effort between the University of Minnesota, the University of Minnesota Extension Service, and the MN Soybean Research and Promotion Council, this web site provides current headlines, links to other publications, a calendar of events... all tailored to the needs of the Minnesota soybean grower.

http://www.soybeans.umn.edu/

Protein & Oil

Soybean farmers traditionally determine crop value on yield, but soybean processors are paying for protein and oil. Because of Minnesota's northern climate, the soybeans grown here have lower protein content than the soybeans grown in warmer, southern regions. Minnesota soybean farmers are being discounted up to ten cents a bushel because of low protein and are losing market share to Asian countries, that prefer higher protein soybean meal.

For that reason, the Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council is actively participating in the United Soybean Board Select Yield and Quality Program, designed to increase farmers' and processors' awareness of the issue. Farmers are encouraged to ask for high protein varieties and processors are being encouraged to offer premiums for improved traits.

News from the University of Minnesota Extension Service

Get the latests in news, publications and programs directly from the University of Minnesota Extension Service.

http://www.extension.umn.edu/

Soybean Rust Brochure

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NCSRP

NCSRP is comprised of the state soybean checkoff boards in Kansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin.

http://www.ncsrp.com/

Soybean Rust Teleconference – Issues and Facts

Workshop Goal:

To increase awareness of soybean rust issues.

Workshop Objectives:

1. Present factual information to dispel myths concerning the biology, occurrence and spread of soybean rust
2. Outline steps to be taken to respond to soybean rust if, and/or when it is detected in the continental United States
3. Provide updates on approaches and prospects for management of soybean rust

Individuals who would benefit from this program include soybean producers, crop consultants, agri-business personnel and media representatives, and extension personnel at a county and regional level.

The workshop will be taught in a distance-learning environment utilizing a teleconference system and other educational materials.  Extension plant pathologists, USDA/ARS and APHIS representatives with expertise in soybean rust will present the educational program.

Locations in Minnesota:

• Crookston – Extension Regional Center, 251C Owen Hall, 2900 University Ave., 218-281-8687
• Fergus Falls – Extension Regional Center, 223 West Cavour Ave, 888-241-0843
• Hutchinson – County Extension Office, 840 Century Ave (Fairgrounds), 800-587-0770
• Lamberton – Southwest Research & Outreach Center, 507-752-7372
• LeCenter – Le Sueur County Courthouse , 88 South Park Avenue - 507-357-8230
• Mankato – Blue Earth County Government Center, 4105 5th Street, 507-389-8325
• Marshall – Lyon County Government Center, 607 West Main Street, 507- 337- 2800
• Morris – West Central Research & Outreach Center, 888-241-4532
• Rochester – Extension Regional Center, 1926 College View Road, 507-536-6310
• St. Cloud – Holiday Inn Conference Center, 75 South 37th Avenue, 888-241-0719
• St. Paul – U of MN St. Paul Campus, 306 Borlaug Hall, 1991 Upper Buford Circle, 612-625-4298
• Waseca – Southern Research & Outreach Center, 507-835-3620
• Worthington – Extension Regional Center, 1567 McMillan St., Ste 6, 888-241-4635