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Checkoff Check-in: West River South Dakota
October 29, 2022
In the Field: Badlands National Park
Checkoff-funded research led to a new soy-based asphalt sealant that was recently applied in Badlands National Park. It is paving the way for exciting new market opportunities for South Dakota’s soybean growers.
Bean Market Insights: Dakota Mill & Grain
We sat down with staff from Dakota Mill & Grain based in Rapid City to talk about the global market for soybeans, grain transport and more during our Checkoff Check-In series.
Around Here: South Dakota School of Mines
The Checkoff Check-In series heads West River to highlight some promising new uses for soybeans being developed by the team of researchers at South Dakota School of Mines.