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KSC welcomes new Research Consultant: Ed Anderson
Ed Anderson joins Kansas Soybean as a research consultant to oversee checkoff-funded projects improving the profitability of soybeans and more.
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KSC pledges largest-ever investments to K-State Ag
Kansas Soybean Commission invests in K-State College of Agriculture as they start a project creating enhanced opportunities for students and professional relationships.
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International efforts share value of soy worldwide
Soybean checkoff at work through worldwide exports.
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Soy gets $905M in climate-smart funds nationwide
Funding for a project emphasizing sustainably-produced grain and dairy commodities approved.
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Commissioners interact with int’l WISHH projects
Aquaculture in other countries uses U.S. soybean meal in their feed rations.
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Yoga session shows how barns promote calf care
CommonGround Kansas hosted a yoga on the farm in conjunction with Hildebrand Dairy Farm to connect consumers with where their food comes from and how they are raised.
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Partnership with pork delivers profit to soy
A relationship between pork exports and Kansas soybeans is incredibly important for both industries.
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SEK researcher offers wealth of knowledge to KSC
Jim Long, researcher has a long standing reputation in the agronomic research world. His knowledge has increased the profitability of soybeans and improved their reproduction.
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3SI blends inquiry, soybeans for science educators
Kansas professional educators take a class to learn more about soybeans and how to incorporate them into their curriculum. Thus increasing the knowledge of the very versatile crop, soybeans, for youth.
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Checkoff Check-in
Bob Haselwood, Kansas Soybean Commissioner travels to Cambodia learning about their aquaculture industry.
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Renewable fuel industry navigates shifting needs
Soybean oil is being used for biodiesel, a renewable fuel to lower carbon emissions.
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PNW project could help move soybean meal
Increase of demand for soybean oil provides new opportunities for soybean meal. Kansas soybean is working with AGP to expand ports.
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Technology helps KS farmers lower carbon footprint
Kansas soybean farmers work hard to decrease carbon footprint and prepare their ground for many generations.
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International visits, learning back in action
Individuals from multiple countries travel Kansas to explore crop production and processing of soybeans in the U.S.
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International tour introduces growing soy market
Kansas Soybean Commissioners Gary Robbins, Bob Haselwood, Raylen Phelon, and Lance Rezac travel to Morocco immersing themselves into how soybeans are used in their culture and cuisine.
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KSA steps up to bat for soybean growers
As baseball players put cleat to dirt to kick off Spring Training, the Kansas Soybean Association put boots on the ground at the Capitol to advocate for soybean growers.
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USDA expands double crop coverage in 681 counties
Double crop insurance is expanded to more counties across the United States.
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ASA selects Phelon to advance leadership
When a new class of Corteva Young Leaders are chosen each year, the participants attend two training phases to become better equipped as agricultural leaders. A small cohort of 10 leaders within the class are then selected through an application process to participate in Phase III of the program, which is a highly-specialized training that…
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Domestic, int’l markets benefit from soy checkoff
The soybean checkoff is always at work. It utilizes dollars collected from every soybean grower in the U.S. to increase demand for soybeans and secure a competitive return on investment. When asked where he sees success of the checkoff playing out in Kansas, Commission Chairman Bob Haselwood points to industrial uses. “I think we’ve created…
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Corteva Young Leaders complete 2022 program
The Corteva Young Leader program is “a great opportunity for any young farmer to get involved, see every aspect of the industry and get a better understanding of how we can make a difference,” Adam Phelon, Melvern, says. Phelon completed the program alongside James and Liz Moreland, South Haven. The 2022 class first met in…
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2022 Soybean Schools bring producers together
Teachers in Kansas increase their knowledge of soybeans and how they can incorporate it into their curriculum.
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Kansas-Henan partnership leads to inaugural direct soybean shipment
Strong relationships outside of the U.S. lead to an expansion of soybean exports for Kansas farmers.
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Industry groups dive into carbon market programs
Carbon is constantly a hot topic, ASA and KSA provide information for farmers to see the whole picture.
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Agronomic research brightens future of soy
The Kansas Soybean Commission invests heavily in research to improve the soybean industry.
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Industry meets to determine opportunities
The soybean industry continues to grow as new opportunities arise through industrial uses.
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Commission work grows demand for soybeans
Funding research projects embellishes ROI of the soybean checkoff The Kansas Soybean Commission is led by nine elected volunteer farmers, who make decisions that improve profit potential for all soybean farmers. Whether they are increasing crop demand or helping improve the farmers’ production practices, the ultimate goal of the Commission is to make the most…
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Commission elects leadership, officers retain roles
Soybean leadership continues to support Kansas soybean farmers through checkoff dollars