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Soybean Checkoff supports market development for U.S. Pork
Written by U.S. Meat Export Federation staff. While trade and economic uncertainties have impacted American agricultural exports in recent months, Kansas soybean producers have kept their eye on the horizon, committed in their support of the market development efforts of the pork industry. In markets such as Japan and Korea, Kansas soybean production increasingly finds…
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Policy is Personal; the Farmer Voice Matters.
Written by Teresa Brandenburg; KSA District 7 and ASA Rep. Farmers learn to live with a fair amount of uncertainty. We plant seeds in the soil and pray for enough rain and for prices that reflect the work and investment we put in. I’ve heard farmers joke that we don’t need casinos because every year…
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Commission gets onboard funding exports project
KSC contributes $25,000 to port expansion for 1 million metric tons of soybean capacity On Wednesday, September 24, Kansas Soybean commissioners and staff traveled with the Soybean Transportation Coalition to the Port of Houston, where STC presented The Andersons, Inc. with a check for $275,000. The Andersons is in the process of expanding its grain…
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Relationships key in long-term trade strategy
Kaleb Little reflects on trade mission to Japan and South Korea Positive news is hard to come by when it comes to agriculture markets and trade right now, but the market development work of the soybean checkoff doesn’t stop. We all know the elephant in the room is China. They are the largest buyer of…
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50 Years of cooking with Charlene Patton
TV icon hits milestone advocating for agriculture in the kitchen. “Oh! Charlene Patton, right?” This is what every Kansas Soybean staff member hears when they say they’re with the Commission. In late 2025, Charlene celebrated 50 years of cooking on WIBW-TV, 29 of which have been with the Kansas Soybean Commission. Each month, Charlene travels…
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Kansas farmers connect with diverse global customers at Soy Connext 2025
The U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) brings U.S. Soy buyers, sellers, growers and visionaries together every year for the premier global industry event: Soy Connext. Against a backdrop of changing trade dynamics and increasing global demand for reliable, high-quality soy protein and oil, the 2025 event gathered more than 700 attendees from 59 countries in…
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Soy Aquaculture Alliance works to increase domestic demand, market
The Soy Aquaculture Alliance is made up of 13 soybean producing states that is looking to create new opportunities for domestic aquaculture. With the need to find more domestic uses for soybeans, there is a great opportunity for the U.S. to use soybean meal to help grow the domestic aquaculture market. “93% of all the…
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Dynamic Duo: high oleic soy, dairy cattle
Value proposition brought by checkoff supports profitability for growers and dairies. Milk and cookies move over – there is a new perfect pairing gaining traction. In the soybean checkoff’s pursuit to “move the pile” and find new demand markets for the product grown by half a million farmers nationwide, research began six years ago to…
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Emerging Leaders explore soybean industry logistics
In the ever-important pursuit of ensuring agriculture has a bright future, Kansas Soybean prioritizes the development of ready leaders. The eighth class of Kansas Soybean’s Emerging Leaders Academy embarked on a tour of various companies in the state January 14-16 to further hone understanding of soybeans after they leave the field. The experience marked Phase…
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Water Resources Development Act set for two years
Water conservation has been a consistent hot topic as many areas in Kansas have suffered record drought over the past few years. A sufficient supply of clean, usable water is a vital component to success in agriculture. While farmers cannot control Mother Nature, conservation of water can be managed. The Water Resources Development Act is…
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Ag committees put forth differing Farm Bills
The yearlong, deliberative process of the 2024 Farm Bill took a significant step forward when the House Agriculture Committee completed their markup of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 and passed it out of committee on May 24, with support of all Republicans and four Democrats. The Senate Agriculture Committee completed their…
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USDA cuts budget, cancels three NASS surveys
After budget restraints, USDA funding was drastically cut by $24.2 million. Following internal reductions, like employee training and travel, it was still necessary to reduce programs by $8.05 million. According to Doug Bounds, Kansas State Statistician, the appropriation was received March 2024 – nearly halfway through USDA’s fiscal year – meaning opportunities for the necessary…