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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Spring 2015

Answering herbicide resistance • Soybean, pork partnership reaches students • Webcast teaches soil-sampling techniques • Farmer-leaders learn about global aquaculture • Western districts re-elect commissioner • Kansas farmers, guests support families at Meet the Makers • Where does soy fit in? • Checkoff’s transportation study highlights advantages, challenges

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Winter 2015

Kansas Soybean Expo 2015 tries some new moves • 99.8-bushel entry tops Kansas Soybean yield contest • Explaining the soybean checkoff • #RealPigFarming tour takes influencers to Indiana farms • Bellar among STC officers for 2015 • Kansas Soybean Commission fiscal year 2014 financial summary • Kansans serving on USB use input from Connections meeting • Budget tops $86 million • K-State, USSEC partner to train soybean-meal importers • IGP returns ‘Insti...

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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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