About the Association
The mission of the Kansas Soybean Association is to serve as the voice and advocate for soybean farmer members.
The Association’s goals are:
- Maintain the effectiveness and integrity of the Kansas Soybean Commission and the soybean checkoff program
- Serve the needs of farmers to enhance their profit potential and success
- Expand public awareness of the soybean markets
- Be the voice and advocate of the Kansas soybean industry
- Develop soybean and agriculture leaders
- Expand corporate relations with industry partners
- Increase membership, benefits and services
- Maintain an organization capable of advancing its vision, mission and goals
KSA History
On January 19, 1973, at 3:30 p.m., the Kansas Soybean Association Articles of Incorporation were filed by then-Secretary of State Elwill M. Shanahan.
“We, the undersigned, incorporators, hereby associate ourselves together to form and establish a corporation NOT for profit under the laws of the State of Kansas. FIRST: The name of the corporation is KANSAS SOYBEAN ASSOCIATION,” the Articles of Incorporation began.
The three incorporators were Wayne Dicken, De Soto; Robert Manson, De Soto; and Ralph Smith, Iola. These three served on the first board of directors alongside Robert Korthanke, Robinson; Joe Mussa, Cherokee; Albert Kientz, Wamego; Milo Schroeder, Inman; Archie Smith, Montezuma; Dr. Robert Bohannon, Manhattan; Dr. Hyde Jacobs, Manhattan; and Ralph Moore of Cargill in Wichita.
The original purpose of the Kansas Soybean Association, per the Articles, was to “bring together all persons interested in the production, marketing, distribution and utilization of soybeans and soybean products” and lists such things as increased yields, protection from pests, develop better varieties and practices and more.
News from the Association
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Farm Bill Takes Step Forward, Farmers Need Security
Two years and two extensions later, the 2018 Farm Bill is still not renewed and is set to expire on September 30, 2026. However, farmers are optimistic as the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 – also known as the 2026 Farm Bill – passed out of the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture…
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Biofuels Policy Outcomes Mean Business
Soybean Farmers can expect to benefit from a secure domestic market this year. 2026 has been a year of extremes for biodiesel: plants shuttered by uncertainty have roared to life with recent policy actions. For the first time, the industry has a finalized Renewable Fuel Standard, a tax credit and reallocated small refinery exemptions in…
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Kansas Farmers Host Luncheon, Discuss Policy Priorities
Each year, farmer-leaders on the Kansas Soybean Association board host legislators and staff for a lunch at the Capitol in Topeka. Over 200 individuals came through the line and talked about water issues, biodiesel production incentives, label regulations and more with the four board members hailing from Doniphan, Jefferson, Labette and Osage County, respectively. “This…