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Calling All U.S. Soybean Farmers: See Checkoff for Yourself

ST. LOUIS (January 10, 2012) – Do you grow soybeans and want to see your checkoff in action? This is your chance. U.S. soybean farmers can now apply for the United Soybean Board’s (USB) free See for Yourself (SFY) program, which ...

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Global Population continues to Increase—are U.S. Farmers Ready?

ST. LOUIS (December 20, 2011) – More than seven billion people inhabit planet Earth, and about two billion more will join within 40 years, according to the United Nations Population Division. While many decision makers express concern about sustaining the ...

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EDITORIAL: Taking the Challenge, Changing the Game

By John Motter, United Soybean Board Farmer-Director Like most industries, farming constantly evolves. And just like business owners factor different variables into their profitability, farmers must weigh each opportunity and consider how it would benefit our operations. Seed choice always plays a ...

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Soybean Checkoff Helps Field Days Come Right to Your Farm Year-Round

JACKSON, Tenn. (December 12, 2011) – Soybean farmers in Tennessee now have a new way to learn how to increase soybean yields right from the comfort of their farms. The United Soybean Board (USB), Tennessee Soybean Promotion Board (TSPB) and University ...

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NTPA Honoree a Fan of Soy Biodiesel

ST. LOUIS (December 8, 2011) – If tractor pulling represents the ultimate test for fuel, one recently crowned tractor-pull honoree says soy biodiesel passes with flying colors – as in the green, red, blue and orange tractors streaking down the ...

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New Farmer Leadership Takes Soybean Checkoff into the Future

ST. LOUIS (Dec. 7, 2011) – The national soybean checkoff just wrapped up its first 20 years, but the work doesn’t end there. As the United Soybean Board (USB) launches into the next 20 years, new U.S. soybean farmer-leaders take ...

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Chair Vanessa Kummer’s Opening Statement, Dec. 7, 2011

The following is the opening statement of USB Chairperson Vanessa Kummer, at a media conference after her election as chair of the United Soybean Board. Good morning.  Thank you for joining the new officer team of the United Soybean Board while ...

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Poultry and Livestock Add Money, Jobs to National Economy

ST. LOUIS (November 29, 2011) – The soybean checkoff talks a lot about U.S. soybean farmers’ No. 1 customers – poultry and livestock farmers. But these sectors impact more than just a soybean farmer’s profit potential. According to a recent ...

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Soybean Checkoff: Demand Strong for U.S. Soy Abroad

ST. LOUIS (November 16, 2011) – Federal government figures show U.S. soy continues to be in strong demand among international customers. Buyers outside of the United States purchased 1.5 billion bushels of whole U.S. soybeans in the latest marketing year, according ...

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