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  • Farmers, Industry Celebrate Success in Salina

    Farmers, Industry Celebrate Success in Salina

    The Kansas Soybean Association and Kansas Soybean Commission hosted the second annual Kansas Soybean Celebration on January 30 in Salina. This event brought together farmers, industry partners and ag leaders for a night recognizing the people who keep Kansas soybean farming thriving. “This has become my favorite event of the year as I’m able to…


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  • Newest Commissioner Emphasizes Outreach

    Newest Commissioner Emphasizes Outreach

    Anna Unruh has been appointed Commissioner for District 6 following the retirement of Dennis Gruenbacher, Andale, from the Kansas Soybean Commission board. Unruh, who grew up on a dairy farm in Missouri, grows soybeans, corn and wheat on County Line Farms in Harvey County. She met her husband Jason after moving to Kansas for a…


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  • Investing in Research: Kansas Soybean welcomes Dr. Kraig Roozeboom

    Investing in Research: Kansas Soybean welcomes Dr. Kraig Roozeboom

    Following Ed Anderson’s retirement, KSC taps cropping systems expert to lead research program. The Kansas Soybean Commission is excited to welcome Dr. Kraig Roozeboom into the role of research consultant. Roozeboom is an Iowa native who retired from Kansas State University in August of 2025, having held research, teaching and extension roles there since 1990.…


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  • Ernie Minton celebrated for driving landmark innovation effort

    Ernie Minton celebrated for driving landmark innovation effort

    Former dean honored for leadership behind KSU’s $210 million Agriculture Innovation Initiative. The sounds of construction rattle through campus as work continues on the ambitious Western Star Global Grain and Food Center, the centerpiece of Kansas State University’s Agriculture Innovation Initiative. Ernie Minton, who recently stepped down as Eldon Gideon dean of the College of…


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  • Kansas Soybean Commission issues request for proposals

    Take a closer look at the process the commission uses to make funding decisions Each year in early fall, the Kansas Soybean Commission issues a request for proposals, inviting researchers to apply for an allocation of soybean checkoff funds. These funds are used by the commission to support research and education projects, improving the profit…


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  • K-State celebrates Rezac as distinguished alumnus

    A Kansas Soybean Commissioner with a notable history of service to farming peers has now earned accolades from Kansas State University. Lance Rezac received the K-State College of Agriculture Distinguished Alumnus Award April 12. Following nearly two decades of service on the Kansas Soybean Association board, Rezac jumped into the role of Commissioner and United…


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  • Phelon selected for Vice-Chair of Soy Transportation Coalition

    Raylen Phelon, Melvern farmer, was selected at the Vice-Chair of the Soy Transportation Coalition during their annual board meeting in Mobile, Alabama in November. The Soy Transportation Coalition’s goal is to position the soybean industry stakeholders to benefit from a transportation system that delivers cost effective, reliable and competitive service. STC is comprised of thirteen…


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  • Berryton farmer elected to Clean Fuels Governing Board

    Clean Fuels Alliance America hosted their November Membership meeting in Washington, D.C. During this time Clean Fuels and farmers across the country met with law makers and their staff to educate them about agriculture. Bob Haselwood, Berryton, was elected to the Clean Fuels Governing Board by his peers during the meeting. ”I’m proud to represent…


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  • Checkoff grant advances community engagement

    The Kansas Soybean Commission implemented a new engagement activity available for FFA chapters, 4-H members and teachers around Kansas called Beans Make Bacon. The hands-on activity allows participants to gain an understanding of how pigs rely on the amino acids found in soybean meal as an energy source to grow. Soybeans can be used as…


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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Commissioners interact with int’l WISHH projects

    Aquaculture in other countries uses U.S. soybean meal in their feed rations.


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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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  • Checkoff Check-in

    Bob Haselwood, Kansas Soybean Commissioner travels to Cambodia learning about their aquaculture industry.


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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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  • 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


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  • KSA, KSC joint work benefits growers

    The Kansas Soybean Association and Kansas Soybean Commission are two distinct organizations that work together in the best interest of soybean farmers in the state.


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  • Little begins Kansas Soybean leadership

    Kaleb Little discusses his first few month in office and what he is looking forward to as he continues this role.


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