Kansas Soybean Stories

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.

Summer calls for field days

Published by Josey Mestagh

KSC Research Consultant Ed Anderson attended several field days in Kansas. He discusses the benefits these events provide to farmers.

No Slowdown for Schapaugh

Published by Josey Mestagh

It’s a balmy, slightly breezy afternoon in late May. Dr. William “Bill” Schapaugh and his team are doing what many across Kansas are – putting soybeans into the ground. But Schapaugh’s field of soybeans contains about two-thousand small plots testing…