Michelle Rook

Farm Director

WNAX

Exports

South Dakota Soybean Farmers Promote Exports Beyond China

Michelle Rook|Jul 27, 2019

With China buying less U.S. soybeans, South Dakota farmers are hosting trade missions to help increase sales with existing customers and also find new export…

Exports

Trade Program Used to Open New Soybean Export Markets

Michelle Rook|Jul 20, 2019

U.S. soybean farmers are using Ag Trade Program funds from the trade aid package to expand export markets with existing and new customers. South Dakota…

Sustainability

U.S. Soybean Farmers Validate Sustainability for Consumers

Michelle Rook|May 21, 2019

U.S. soybean farmers like Lewis Bainbridge have been practicing sustainability methods such as no till and cover crops for many years, but are now providing…

Sustainability

U.S. Growers Learn More About Soybean Weed Control at South Dakota State University Summer Tour

Michelle Rook|Oct 30, 2018

SDSU's Volga Research Farm Summer Tour featured the newest technology for weed control and fighting resistant weeds in soybeans. When farmers can’t control weeds, they…

Buyers

U.S. Soybean Versatility Highlighted at Dakotafest

Michelle Rook|Oct 13, 2018

The soybean industry is a dynamic part of South Dakota's economy with meal and oil products providing feed for livestock and food for consumers. Farmers…

Sustainability

Soybean Research Looks at Pest Resistance to Improve Yields

Michelle Rook|Sep 23, 2018

South Dakota and Minnesota are collaborating on research, looking at pests like soybean aphids and soybean cyst nematode. The goal is to combat resistance problems…

Sustainability

U.S. Soybean Versatility Highlighted at Dakotafest

Michelle Rook|Sep 20, 2018

The soybean industry is a dynamic part of South Dakota's economy with meal and oil products providing feed for livestock and food for consumers. Farmers…

Ground Work

U.S. Soy Farmers Focus on Water Quality

Michelle Rook|Apr 25, 2018

U.S. soybean farmers are learning management strategies that help them be more sustainable and preserve water quality. In-field practices also help improve soil quality and…

Ground Work

Farmers Highlight Sustainability on Earth Day

Michelle Rook|Apr 20, 2018

United Soybean Board chairman Lewis Bainbridge talks about sustainability practices that U.S. soybean famers practice on Earth Day in April and year-round. No till, crop…

Ground Work

U.S. Soy Farmers’ Irrigation Technology Saves Water and Environment

Michelle Rook|Apr 10, 2018

New irrigation technology such as remote monitoring via cell phone helps U.S. soybean farmers achieve higher crop yields, but with less water, which benefits the…