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.

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Fall 2014

Kansan witnesses direct effect of checkoff’s efforts • Southern breeders tour Kansas research, production • U.S. meat showcase creates global connections • Farmers can pursue prizes for higher soybean yields, values • Commission candidates face Nov. 30 filing deadline • Mexico seminar focuses on creating more value-added products • The next generation • Heinen elected WISHH vice chairman • Did you know? Kansas soybean acreage for the last 30 years

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Summer 2014

Kansas ag groups connect families to farms • Commissioners re-elected in central districts • Call 811 before every dig • Tell your conservation story • Advocates’ contributions support educational mission • Cool beans … • Biodiesel benefits livestock producers • New coalition promotes alternative fuels • Checkoff studies private investment in locks, dams • How canal, river locks work

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Spring 2014

Kansas Soybean Expo 2014 informs, inspires attendees • Study measures animal agriculture’s economic contributions to Kansas • College outreach bridges urban–rural divide • Contest winners … • Commodity groups support grain-grading schools • Project illuminates common ground with Pakistan • Soyfoods offer consumers numerous options for healthy meals • KU student presents research at national biodiesel conference • Food + fuel

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Winter 2014

Checkoff-funded study group focuses on new virus • 4 production schools scheduled for February • IGP hosts poultry course • New discussion about GMOs begins • KSC fiscal year 2013 financial summary • Explaining the soybean checkoff • Quickly connect with Kansas Soybean • Neodesha native accepts program manager’s position • Kansans provide gloabal leadership • 19% of the bean drives nearly half of its value • As biodiesel production increases …

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Fall 2013

Teachers attend ‘summer school’ to learn from soybeans • State agriculture department calls for Commission candidates • Biodiesel researcher contributes to KU athletics • ASA inaugurates production college • Improved soil health earns national award • Spectral analysis aids next-generation soybean breeding • Grassroots conversations with moms build consumer trust in food supply • Coalition aims to attract rail investment for moving crops • P...

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