Articles tagged under: United Soybean Board
Innovation
Published February 25, 2022
The United Soybean Board has a new strategic plan, focusing on innovation, health and nutrition and infrastructure. Valley City, North Dakota farmer Matt Gast is working on the innovation priorities for the soy checkoff. "We're trying to stay ahead of…Gast Elected to USB Board
Published December 9, 2021
The United Soybean Board has elected its new leadership team. New York farmer Ralph Lott will serve as chairman. Matt Gast of Valley City, North Dakota was elected to the ten-member executive committee.Challenging Market Dynamics Tell an Interesting Soybean Story
Published November 26, 2021
United Soybean Board Vice President of Market Intelligence Mac Marshall says the international market outlook for U.S. soybeans looks good year-over-year. "We set a big record last year. This year, I think the market dynamics are different. We didn't start…USB Budget Approved
Published July 16, 2021
The United Soybean Board has approved a $78 million budget and 181 new checkoff-funded projects for 2022. Priorities include an expansion of the high oleic and low linolenic soybean oil market. The Soybean Chckoff is committed to sustainability and transparency,…Soybean Checkoff Develops Consumer Trait
Published June 3, 2021
A non-GMO soybean variety containing high oleic trait technology is being grown on 40,000 acres across 14 states this year. That includes limited acreage in Minnesota. Production is expected to expand into the Dakotas next year. SOYLEIC was developed with…What Global Protein Demand Growth Means for U.S. Soybeans
Published March 5, 2021
The U.S. Soybean Export Council is forecasting global protein demand growth in the next 10 years. United Soybean Board Vice President of Market Intelligence Mac Marshall says that’s an opportunity for U.S. soybeans. "China is a critical market and that's…Awards Presented in Soy Innovation Challenge
Published March 4, 2021
A company called Regrow won the $100,000 Soy Innovation Challenge grand prize. This company provide full crop cycle analytics for sustainable and profitable agriculture. The award recognizes innovation and ag technologies and is organized by the United Soybean Board, the…Open Spot on the USB Board
Published March 2, 2021
The North Dakota soybean checkoff board is now seeking to fill an open director position on the United Soybean Board. North Dakota Soybean Council Executive Director Stephanie Sinner outlines the commitment necessary for this board. "The board meets four times…United Soybean Board Meets to Outline Fiscal Year Priorities
Published February 19, 2021
The United Soybean Board met virtually on Wednesday to outline priorities for Fiscal Year 2022. Astoria, South Dakota farmer and United Soybean Board Secretary Dave Iverson says sustainability is one priority. "When it comes to sustainability, the definition is broad,…