The 77 farmer-directors of the United Soybean Board administer national soybean checkoff activities on behalf of all U.S. soybean farmers.

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U.S. soybean farmers are investing in infrastructure and logistics to keep soy moving efficiently around the world. From ports and rail to waterways and trucking, reliability remains a top priority for global buyers. đź”— Learn more here: bit.ly/3PSLM75
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USB farmer-leader Jim Douglas knows cover crops pay off. Now @FarmersforSoil is making it easier to get started: $35/acre, one-year contracts, local technical support. Enroll by Aug. 31: FarmersforSoilHealth.com/enr…
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As a founding member of the Soy Checkoff, Jerry Slocum knows how important the last 35 years have been for the U.S. soybean industry. The past chair recently sat down with @IowaSoybeans and recounted just how far the checkoff has come. 🔗Listen here: iasoybeans.com/newsroom/audi…
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The beans may be in the ground, but there are still decisions to be made this growing season. The Soy Checkoff just released a new Soy Farmer Support Hub complete with resources to help you overcome the unexpected: for your fields, your operation and for you.
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Soy-based products protecting iconic American landscapes. That's the kind of #EarthDay story your checkoff dollars write. The @GrandCanyonRail runs on biobased hydraulic fluid made from U.S. soybean oil — new markets, real demand. Happy Earth Day! youtube.com/watch?v=QEMslU7a…

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The work soybean farmers are doing for soil health is making national news. Catch our @FarmersforSoil partnership on page 63 of the @USAToday Agriculture Special Edition. Enrollment opens May 1 and farmers can sign up for $35 per acre up to 2,000 acres. bit.ly/4cVwNSp

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The Planting Edition of Beyond the Bean is here. From managing weed & disease pressure to unlocking high oleic premiums — get the tools you need for a strong season. Your Soy Checkoff is working hard to make every acre count. #BeyondtheBean #SoyCheckoff youtu.be/69TBgAH9cXQ?si=EiPX…

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RT @brownfield: In this week’s Managing for Profit with @UnitedSoy, we’re looking back at 35 years of building demand and new opportunities…
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“Plant early when you can.” That mindset has helped Southern soybean growers reduce disease pressure, improve yields, and boost efficiency through the Early Soybean Production System (ESPS). One system adapted field by field. 🔗 unitedsoybean.org/hopper/ear… #SoybeanFarming #USSoy
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35 years of the Soy Checkoff grew markets and protected supply, but high-impact work continues! Past chairs Don Latham, Jerry Slocum & Steve Reinhard reflect on farmer investment over three and a half decades with Chip Flory on @agritalk. Listen here: omny.fm/shows/market-rally/a…
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USB has selected Jim Sutter as the inaugural Industry Award recipient. Jim has been unwavering in his dedication to the mission of U.S. Soy during his more than 15 years as CEO of the U.S. Soybean Export Council (@USSEC).
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USB is pleased to honor Sandy Ludeman as the 2026 Tom Oswald Legacy Award recipient. Sandy served as the founding Chair of the board and was an integral part of establishing the national soybean checkoff program.
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2026 marks 35 years of your Soy Checkoff. While it’s important to celebrate where we came from, we are equally excited about where we are headed.
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We are just a few days away from the 30th Annual Commodity Classic and we are excited to be apart of this amazing event! If you are making your way down to San Antonio, make sure you stop by booth #1545 and learn more about your Soy Checkoff!
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Seventh-generation farmer and #SoyCheckoff farmer-leader Reggie Strickland from North Carolina is featured in “From the Ground Up,” an exciting new @USSEC mini documentary. See the impact U.S. Soy has both globally – and on the farm. cnb.cx/45JjH6Z #USSoy
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A word of advice from Iowa farmer Robb Ewoldt. Talk to your neighbors during tough times, you are not alone. #AgTwitter #AgX #farmers #harvest25 #farmlife
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The new Dietary Guidelines for Americans recognize the important role of animal and plant protein as part of a healthy, balanced diet. When all proteins work collaboratively to nourish Americans and the global population, everyone wins. bit.ly/45GDsvS
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Join our webinar on the health & economics of seed oils featuring essential insights on market trends affecting soybean oil demand and your operation's profitability. Register: bit.ly/4aKPK9P #Soybeans #SeedOils #SoyMarkets @agripulse @Soy_Nutrition

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From growing soy in animal diets to expanding ports for exports to finding new domestic demand in rail and marine for U.S. Soy, check out our latest Beyond the Bean: Harvest Edition: youtube.com/watch?v=XDV4ba1q…
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