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Straight Rows

Articles in the Kansas Soybean Association newsletter, Straight Rows, provide current information about the Association’s programs, services and activities and how it serves the soybean industry. It is published every other month. KSA also distributes copies at industry events and archives every issue in its entirety here for at least three years. To protect the members’ benefit, an issue does not appear online until the next one is ready for the printer. Visit the membership page to join KSA.

 

November 2025

  • Ultra-processed food labeling could mislead consumer, harm reputation of soy foods
  • USDA resumes payments, FSA opens
  • Biofuels wins support Kansas soybean farmers

September 2025

  • Policy shifts, challenges impact farmers
  • Shaping the future, building family legacy
  • Cooking icon celebrates 50 years on-air

May 2025 (digital)

  • Association pushes for state renewable fuel incentives amid growing demand
  • 2025 Legislative Session
  • Water conservation remains front, center for KSA

March 2025

  • Celebration connects farmers, industry
  • KSA’s 2025 policy priorities center on water, taxes
  • Directors, commissioners elevate excellence in Co at Commodity Classic

January 2025

  • McClain’s break state yield record, credit teamwork
  • Kansans celebrate Midwest-Plains NIETC removal
  • KS ag committee leads offer ’25 legislative preview

November 2024 (digital)

  • Atkinson policy perspective and retiring message
  • U.S. Election Recap, Outlook
  • Endangered Species Act Update

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Ryan Johnson, Emerging Leaders Academy

https://kansassoybeans.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Ks-Soy-Update-Johnson-Final-Short.mp3

February 18 – 24: Ryan Johnson shares about his experience in phase 2 of the Emerging Leader Academy, an outreach and training program by Kansas Soybean. Participants toured crush plants, storage facilities and food factories to develop industry knowledge and advocacy skills.

Dr. Jenny Ifft, Ag Policy Changes

https://kansassoybeans.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/26-02-11-Ks-Soy-Update-Ifft-Short.mp3

February 11 –17: Dr. Jennifer Ifft, Flinchbaugh Agricultural Policy Chair at K-State, shares policy updates and important considerations for crop insurance decisions ahead of the March 15 deadline.

Austin Heiniger, See For Yourself Tour

https://kansassoybeans.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Ks-Soy-Update-Heiniger-Final-Short.mp3

February 4–10: Austin Heiniger returned last week from a See-For-Yourself tour to Egypt with the United Soybean Board. He shares the ways he saw his checkoff investments working to expand soybean demand across the globe.

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