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California tour showcases renewable fuels in action

Kansas soybean farmer participates in a California biomass tour led by Clean Fuels Alliance America.

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May 6, 2024
Soy adds Bar & Chain oil to produce development lineup

Soybean checkoff proves success with another industrial product, this time with a chainsaw bar and chain oil.

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May 6, 2024
Kansas Department of Ag concludes Commission elections

Following the commission elections, farmer-leaders were appointed to serve for Kansas soybean farmers across the state.

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May 6, 2024
Firefighting goes PFAS free thanks to SoyFoam™

New soybean checkoff-funded project earns gold GreenScreen certification; innovating the future of protecting firefighters.

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May 6, 2024
Onward and Upward tour in Calif. showcases renewable diesel uses

Want to know where soybeans go? Being made into renewable diesel is just one way they may be used.

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March 22, 2024
Yield, value entries reach near record participation

Despite environmental challenges testing farmers throughout the 2023 crop season, the Kansas Soybean Yield Contest had a strong showing in entries with 40 participants – up 16 entries from the 2022 contest. The most recent iteration of the contest attracted several first-time entrants and brought back many familiar participants to make fierce competition for the…

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January 27, 2024
Net Neutrality debate affects rural broadband

Net neutrality – the principle that internet service providers must treat all communications equally – is back on the table after being repealed in December 2017. Net neutrality has three pillars for equal communication: no blocking, no throttling, and no pay-for-priority. Essentially, ISPs cannot prevent or slow down access to specific websites or services, and…

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January 27, 2024
Expo continues despite inclement weather

While a snowstorm rolling into Kansas Jan. 8 and 9 may have impeded many Kansas Soybean Expo hopeful attendees, it could not halt the education and engagement taking place in Maner Conference Center Jan. 10. The 43rd annual Expo prepares soybean growers for the upcoming crop season by bringing industry experts together for a day…

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January 27, 2024
Soybeans to Soy Aquaculture

For many countries, aquaculture is an affordable protein. Many will use soybean meal as the feed for their aquaculture due to its affordability as well.

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December 28, 2023
Ciampitti leads modern, complex research

Dr. Ciampitti with Kansas State University discusses his checkoff-funded project with the intent to improve soybean production.

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December 5, 2023
Renewable fuel demand rises to new heights

Renewable fuels has been a hot topic of interest for soybean farmers. It is driving demand for U.S. Soy and more companies are using it to lower their carbon footprint.

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November 14, 2023
KSA membership means representation in policy

Back in 1973, a group of Kansans with varying roles in the agriculture industry recognized the need for an organization that would work on behalf of soybean growers in the state. The organization would “bring together all persons interested in the production, marketing, distribution and soybean products” per the article of incorporation, and it would…

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October 9, 2023
Solar moves into Kansas, brings decision time

Knowing all the facts before you make a decision is important, no matter how big or small they may be. Kansas landowners are seeing an increase of price for land to put solar panels on.

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September 23, 2023
Water rights: a continuous challenge for farmers

Southcentral area farmers and ranchers work with GMD5 to propose solutions to drought without losing all irrigation wells.

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September 23, 2023
Father, son duo advance operation, legacy

Litch duo continue to improve their operation and believe in Kansas soybean farmers rights.

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September 23, 2023
Summer calls for field days

KSC Research Consultant Ed Anderson attended several field days in Kansas. He discusses the benefits these events provide to farmers.

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August 24, 2023
No Slowdown for Schapaugh

It’s a balmy, slightly breezy afternoon in late May. Dr. William “Bill” Schapaugh and his team are doing what many across Kansas are – putting soybeans into the ground. But Schapaugh’s field of soybeans contains about two-thousand small plots testing soybean varieties. “We have material in this plot that no breeders have ever used to…

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August 19, 2023
Soybean hulls facilitate next-gen battery function

University of Kansas mechanical engineer, Dr. Lin Liu researches lithium-sulfur batteries to solve the degradation issues with current lithium-ion batteries.

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August 19, 2023
Your checkoff dollars at work

Kansas Soybean Commissioner Ron Ohlde took part in the 2023 NCSRP annual meeting in August. He shares exciting research takeaways from the meeting and more.

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August 16, 2023
Checkoff discussions heat up alongside summer temps

Kansas soybean farmers fight to keep the checkoff in place, which provides them an ROI of $12.34 for every $1 invested.

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July 22, 2023
Final RVOs discount industry’s biofuel capabilities

EPA does not increase total biodiesel volume for the next two years, unfortunately does not reflect the amount available to produce.

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July 22, 2023
WOTUS regulations remain clear as mud

Sackett’s win in federal court against EPA, provides hope for other farmers if they come across the same issue.

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July 22, 2023
KSC research delivers ‘broad, balanced portfolio’

Increasing research portfolio allows checkoff payers to see their return on investment in many areas.

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June 17, 2023
K-State breaks ground on first ag innovation project

Putting checkoff dollars behind innovation with K-State drives relationships and education.

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June 17, 2023
Hiawatha farmer sweeps 2022 soybean yield contest

Yield/Value Contests encourage growth and friendly competition between Kansas soybean farmers across the state

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February 18, 2023
Expo delivers diverse speaker lineup

The Kansas Soybean Expo provides farmers across the state with an opportunity to meet up and learn from others, visit with industry professionals and learn about the ROI of their checkoff.

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February 18, 2023
2023 Expo awards signify value of sharing soy foods

Charlene Patton, recognized for her work sharing soy food recipes since 1996 for Kansas Soybean.

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February 18, 2023
Winter Gathering reunites ELA graduates

Seven classes of Kansas agriculture’s next-generation leaders have completed the Emerging Leaders Academy program of Kansas Soybean. During their participation, these leaders have been trained on soybean industry successes, challenges and messaging, managing consumer perceptions and sharing their own farming stories. To reengage them, Kansas Soybean invited the graduates to Manhattan December 9-10 for the…

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January 25, 2023
Emerging Leaders Class 7 completes second phase

Two participants of the Emerging Leaders Academy’s seventh class completed the second phase of the program, which is a tour of agricultural and commodity-relevant companies in a selected region of the state. Luke Bellar, Mound Valley, and Erica Schlender, Halstead, visited a number of businesses in Topeka and Kansas City on their tour. Kansas Soybean…

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January 25, 2023
Research explores soy’s place in pet food nutrition

Pet food nutrition research continues on how soybean meal is a key ingredient in their rations.

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December 24, 2022