Tag: checkoff

3SI blends inquiry, soybeans for science educators

Published by Josey Mestagh

Kansas professional educators take a class to learn more about soybeans and how to incorporate them into their curriculum. Thus increasing the knowledge of the very versatile crop, soybeans, for youth.

Ag Immersion sets foundation for dietetic careers

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In October, ten dietetic interns and one PhD student from Kansas State University set out on a three-day journey to discover all that Kansas agriculture has to offer. The Kansas Soybean Commission and Kansas Farm Bureau partnered to immerse the…

Checkoff Check-in

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Bob Haselwood, Kansas Soybean Commissioner travels to Cambodia learning about their aquaculture industry.

Checkoff grant advances community engagement

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The Kansas Soybean Commission implemented a new engagement activity available for FFA chapters, 4-H members and teachers around Kansas called Beans Make Bacon. The hands-on activity allows participants to gain an understanding of how pigs rely on the amino acids…

Commission work grows demand for soybeans

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Funding research projects embellishes ROI of the soybean checkoff The Kansas Soybean Commission is led by nine elected volunteer farmers, who make decisions that improve profit potential for all soybean farmers. Whether they are increasing crop demand or helping improve…

Crush facility opening kickstart Fall

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September marked an important milestone for soybean markets in Kansas with the ribbon cutting ceremonies for two new soybean crushing facilities. Nearly 100 farmers, media, industry and elected officials gathered in Goodland September 18 to welcome an oilseed crushing facility…

Domestic, int’l markets benefit from soy checkoff

Published by Josey Mestagh

The soybean checkoff is always at work. It utilizes dollars collected from every soybean grower in the U.S. to increase demand for soybeans and secure a competitive return on investment. When asked where he sees success of the checkoff playing…

Expo delivers diverse speaker lineup

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The Kansas Soybean Expo provides farmers across the state with an opportunity to meet up and learn from others, visit with industry professionals and learn about the ROI of their checkoff.