Articles tagged under: United Soybean Board
USB Invests in New Products
Published August 7, 2023
The United Soybean Board continues to look for new uses for products made from soybeans. USB director Lawrence Sukalski, who farms at Fairmont, Minnesota, says the projects include heating oil. “More and more states are making mandates for five and…Investing in Soybean Research and Innovation
Published July 21, 2023
The United Soybean Board met this past week in Niagara Falls, New York for their July board meeting. North Dakota farmer Ryan Richards is on the board and is excited to continue working to promote biofuels. “We work with and…Soybean Checkoff Approves Budget
Published July 21, 2023
The United Soybean Board has approved a $191.5 million budget for the 2024 fiscal year. That compares to a budget of $163.7 million for the current fiscal year. In addition to communication/education and export promotion, USB priorities include infrastructure/connectivity, health/nutrition…Ruhland to Leave USB Post
Published June 6, 2023
The United Soybean Board will begin a search for a new CEO after its July board meeting. Polly Ruhland, who has been on the job for six years, will leave USB at the end of the year. Previously, Ruhland was…Soybean Checkoff Ready for the New Year
Published December 28, 2022
Missouri farmer Meagan Kaiser chairs the United Soybean Board and has priorities in place for the year ahead. "We continue to look at things like health and nutrition, infrastructure, efficiency, market access and innovation and technology. We want to make…Food and Fuel Research
Published December 21, 2022
The growing demand for soybean oil for biofuels is not having a significant impact on food prices. The United Soybean Board partnered with Purdue University on this Food and Fuel study. The research found the demand for biofuels had a…USB Elects Executive Committee
Published December 9, 2022
A Missouri farmer, Meagan Kaiser, is the new chair for the United Soybean Board. North Dakota farmer, Matt Gast, was also elected to the USB executive committee. USB oversees the national soybean checkoff.USB Appointments
Published December 2, 2022
USDA has appointed 19 new members of the United Soybean Board, including Tom Frisch of Dumont, Minnesota and Dawn Scheier of Salem, South Dakota. USB members oversee the soybean checkoff.Soy Checkoff Invests in Soy Meal Terminal Updates
Published October 12, 2022
The Port of Grays Harbor Terminal Four in Aberdeen, Washington is undergoing expansion and redevelopment. The United Soybean Board will be investing $400,000 in the research, analysis and design costs of the project. At the terminal, AG Processing Incorporated or…