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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.

July 2026

  • Different people, operations with one goal: serve
  • Federal policymakers visit KS, meet with producers
  • ASA pushes forward on key agricultural policies in D.C.
  • Leadership programs improve operations

March 2026

  • Farmers, industry celebrate success in Salina
  • Farm bill takes steps forward, farmers need security
  • Kansas farmers host luncheon, discuss policy priorities
  • Yield contest is more than yields, prizes
  • KS farmers directly impact, host international markets

January 2026

  • KS Legislature has agriculture on the agenda
  • Dietary guidelines prioritize protein, question seed oils
  • Yield & Value contest winners

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

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Keith Miller, Japan and China

https://kansassoybeans.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/Ks-Soy-Update-Miller-Nov-26-Final-Short.mp3

November 4–10: Keith Miller is the chairman of the Kansas Soybean Commission and serves on the United Soybean Board, which overseas the national checkoff. Last week, he attended a USB trade mission to Japan and China.

Joe Schuele, U.S. Meat Export Federation

https://kansassoybeans.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Ks-Soy-Update-Schuele-Final-Short.mp3

October 28 – November 3: Joe Schuele serves as Sr. Vice President of Communications with the U.S. Meat Export Federation. USMEF is celebrating 50 years of expanding market access for U.S. beef, pork and lamb.

Liza Van der Laan, Soybean Breeding

https://kansassoybeans.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Ks-Soy-Update-Van-der-laan-Final-Short.mp3

October 21 – 27: Dr. Liza Van der Laan is the new soybean breeder at K-State, taking over from Dr. Bill Schapaugh who retired after 48 years. Van der Laan shares her background and goals for the future in this vital research position.

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