Soy Notes

It is important that soybean farmers get information in a timely manner and through a medium that is clear, concise and easily accessible.

To that end, the Kansas Soybean Commission (KSC) annually develops three issues of its Soy Notes newsletter for distribution to all Kansas soybean farmers, first purchasers, Extension personnel and agricultural media. The publication focuses on various research, education and promotion projects funded by the soybean checkoff through KSC, the United Soybean Board and other members of the U.S. Soy community. Additional content includes developments in soybean production, marketing and utilization.

KSC currently inserts the newsletter in the Kansas Farmer magazine and the High Plains Journal newspaper. Extra copies are distributed at trade shows. The newsletter also is posted here then promoted on social media and via the Kansas Soybean mobile app.

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Fall 2019

State checkoffs go ‘prospecting’ for international customers • Selling U.S. soybeans, meal to Latin American buyers • Trade breakthroughs bring optimism to meat-export conference • Agriculture supports dredging lower Mississippi River • Biodiesel, renewable diesel: A future together? • FY ’21 funding decisions to be made in December • Governor proclaims ‘Biofuels Week’ • Contests allow Kansas farmers to compete on yield, value • New, free mobile...

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Summer 2019

Foundation highlights K-State’s charcoal rot research • 2,4-D resistance in Palmer amaranth confirmed • Alliance protects animal ag from activism, security concerns • Research shows good results for both fish, soybean farmers • Commissioners seated for eastern districts • State agriculture department celebrates Kansas Ag Day • Tech Toolshed is free resource • Kansas agriculture seeks to build resilient rural communities • Checkoff groups tackle nematode...

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Spring 2019

Kansas Soybean Expo ’19 includes interstate, international issues • Latest Kansas Soybean 100-bushel Club member sets new record • Agent of Change award goes to Kansas consortium • Commission hosts fuel marketers to discuss biodiesel in winter • KSC funds FY ’20 projects • How the soybean checkoff works • Kansas Soybean Commission fiscal year 2018 financial summary • Kansan elected chairman of transportation coalition • Milford Lake watershed shares p...

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Fall 2018

Export council works to maintain access to China • Contests allow Kansas farmers to compete on yield, value • Biodiesel production contributes to Big 12 recycling championship • FY ’20 funding decisions to be made in December • Weekly radio program adjusts schedule, expands online presence • WISHH partners prefer U.S. soy after IGP training • State oil-crop production proficiency award • Trip important as trade with Mexico faces challenges, opp...

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Summer 2018

Teacher-awareness program showcases modern agriculture • Do you know where your food comes from? • Western commissioner re-elected, at-large appointments made • Study uses Big Data to identify high-yield management practices • Partnership receives funding to address algae in Milford Lake • National Soyfoods Month promotes balanced diets • Aquaculture catches more value • Alliance seats ’18 executive committee • Checkoff aims to improve Belizean nutritio...

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