Articles tagged under: United Soybean Board
Agricult-HER: Vanessa Kummer
Published March 21, 2024
RRFN's Agricult-HER series continues with Vanessa Kummer of Colfax, North Dakota. Kummer was the first woman to chair the United Soybean Board. "I'm also proud to say I was the first one from North Dakota to chair the board so…The Three ‘R’s-Roads, Rivers, Rail
Published March 1, 2024
Fairmont, Minnesota farmer Lawrence Sukalski coordinates the United Soybean Board Infrastructure and Connectivity Committee. Low water levels on the Mississippi River have been a domestic problem. Overseas, it is the conflict on the Red Sea. "It's a real problem because…Building Demand for Soy Oil and Soymeal
Published January 23, 2024
Renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel are driving demand for soybean oil. United Soybean Board Demand Action Team Chair April Hemmes said the soybean checkoff is also finding a home for the soybean meal. "With all the new processing going in…USB Releases Annual Sustainability Report
Published January 18, 2024
This report highlights the range of renewable soy-based products available or in development today. Checkoff-funded research into new uses for soybeans is also cited. USB and its partners are in the midst of a three-year project to reduce the impact…Gast and Sukalski Serving on USB Executive Committee
Published December 7, 2023
Ohio farmer Steve Reinhard is the new chair of the United Soybean Board. Two of the region’s farmers have been elected to the USB executive committee, Matt Gast of Valley City, North Dakota and Lawrence Sukalski of Fairmont, Minnesota.SD Native to Serve as USB CEO
Published December 6, 2023
The United Soybean Board will have a new CEO on board at the beginning of the New Year. Former South Dakota Agriculture Secretary Lucas Lentsch succeeds Polly Ruhland, who is retiring. Lentsch is now an executive vice president with Dairy…Farmers for Soil Health
Published November 28, 2023
The United Soybean Board has created Farmers for Soil Health, a program to help farmers access and implement soil health initiatives. This is a cost share and technical assistance program for incorporating cover crops on farms. USB Sustainable Supply Director…USB Board Appointment
Published November 13, 2023
Minnesota farmer Lawrence Sukalski has been reappointed to the United Soybean Board by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Sukalski is a fifth-generation farmer in Martin County raising corn and soybeans. USB Directors from 18 states will be sworn in during…Appointments Made to USB
Published November 8, 2023
USDA has announced the appointment of four new members on the United Soybean Board. In addition, 15 farmer-leaders were reappointed. Lawrence Sukalski of Fairmont, Minnesota and Todd Hanten of Goodwin, South Dakota were among those reappointed to another term on…