Kansas Soybean Stories

Yield, value entries reach near record participation

Published by Josey Mestagh

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…

Net Neutrality debate affects rural broadband

Published by Josey Mestagh

Net neutrality – the principle that internet service providers must treat all communications equally – is back on the table after being repealed in December 2017. Net neutrality has three pillars for equal communication: no blocking, no throttling, and no…

Expo continues despite inclimate weather

Published by Josey Mestagh

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…

Soybeans to Soy Aquaculture

Published by Josey Mestagh

For many countries, aquaculture is an affordable protein. Many will use soybean meal as the feed for their aquaculture due to its affordability as well.

Renewable fuel demand rises to new heights

Published by Josey Mestagh

Renewable fuels has been a hot topic of interest for soybean farmers. It is driving demand for U.S. Soy and more companies are using it to lower their carbon footprint.

KSA membership means representation in policy

Published by Josey Mestagh

Back in 1973, a group of Kansans with varying roles in the agriculture industry recognized the need for an organization that would work on behalf of soybean growers in the state. The organization would “bring together all persons interested in…

Solar moves into Kansas, brings decision time

Published by Josey Mestagh

Knowing all the facts before you make a decision is important, no matter how big or small they may be. Kansas landowners are seeing an increase of price for land to put solar panels on.