30 Sep 2013

Ag Outlook Workshop Comes to Tipton including discussion of the new CSR2 ratings

By Amanda Heitz

Policymakers, agriculture lenders, agriculture suppliers and producers all grow nervous when commodity prices, land values and input cost become volatile. Add in prevented and late planting this spring with drought conditions for good measure and you have plenty of excitement to manage for the 2014 farming year. Managing increased cost and decreasing margins is an area where today's producer turns to their lender, input supplier, Extension, neighbor, and other agricultural business professionals for advice.

To gather the research based information you need to advise clients and make crucial agricultural decisions, register to attend Iowa State University Extension's 2013 Pro-Ag Outlook workshop at the Cedar County Extension Office on Thursday, November 7th. Registration begins at 3:45 PM. Dr. Chad Hart, ISU Extension Grain Marketing Specialist, will be discussing the supply and demand situation for grains. Another workshop speaker will be Lee Schultz, ISU Extension Livestock Marketing specialist. Lee will review the profit potential and survival techniques in the livestock sector. Ryan Drollette, Extension Farm Management Specialist will give an update of the Land Tenure Survey and other farm management topics. The new CSR2 land quality ratings will be discussed by Jim Jensen, Extension Farm Management Specialist.

This workshop will prepare participants to make those important production decisions this winter. Advance registration is recommended by calling the Johnson County Extension Office at 319-337-2145. Registration includes workshop materials, breaks and a meal. Registration starts at 3:45 PM, and the meeting concludes about 8:30 PM.

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25 Sep 2013

Secretary Vilsack Announces Projects in 22 States to Improve Farm, Ranch and Rural Business Energy Efficiency and Generation

By USDA Office of Communications

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25, 2013 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced funding for projects in 22 states that will help agricultural producers and rural small businesses reduce their energy consumption and costs. Funding will also allow producers to use renewable energy technologies in their operations and conduct feasibility studies for renewable energy projects. Grant and loan funding is made available through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Rural Energy for America Program (REAP), which is authorized by the 2008 Farm Bill. Acting Under Secretary for Rural Development Doug O' Brien made the announcement on behalf of the Secretary.

"REAP continues to help farmers and rural businesses reduce their energy consumption and by doing so, improve the bottom line of their operations," O'Brien said. "This important Farm Bill program and others like it would not be available without a comprehensive Food, Farm and Jobs Bill."

REAP helps producers reduce energy costs and increase efficiency. For example:

  • Weber Land LLC in Halstead, Kan., will use a $26,000 REAP grant to help purchase three energy-efficient electric irrigation systems that will replace an out-of-date and inefficient diesel system. The new systems will better irrigate 490 acres and is projected to reduce current energy usage by 74 percent annually.
  • Casa de San Pedro B&B, LLC in Hereford, Ariz., will use a $41,000 grant to assist with the installation of ground-mounted solar panels. Once operational, the bed and breakfast is expected to eliminate 83 percent of its current electricity costs.
  • In New York, 18 maple syrup producers will use more than $132,000 in REAP funds to purchase reverse osmosis systems, evaporators and preheaters to improve the energy efficiency of their operations. By utilizing these new technologies and practices, producers will reduce the amount of energy consumed by approximately 75 percent during the production process.

Under the terms of REAP, up to 25 percent of eligible project costs can be funded through a grant, and additional support can be provided in the form of a loan guarantee. Since the start of the Obama Administration, REAP has helped fund nearly 8,000 renewable energy and energy efficiency projects nationwide.

REAP offers financial assistance to farmers, ranchers and rural small businesses to purchase and install renewable energy systems and make energy efficiency improvements. These federal funds leverage other private funding sources. REAP also helps the conservation of natural resources and the development of new forms of energy that reduce America's dependence on fossil fuels and creates a stronger rural economy. Follow this link to view the complete list of recipients announced today under the REAP program.

Today's REAP announcement helps support the June 2013 announcement of President Obama's Climate Action Plan, which outlines a comprehensive approach to reduce carbon pollution and better prepare the United States for the impacts of climate change. USDA continues helping rural America innovate to lead the world against modern climate challenges, and a summary of the USDA's efforts are available at www.usda.gov/climatesolutions.

More information about USDA's role and accomplishments in renewable energy can be found here: www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?navid=ENERGY featuring access to agricultural, forestry, economic, and socio data on energy through several web-based tools: the USDA Renewable Energy Investment Map, the Renewable Energy Tool and Energy Matrix. These tools focus on USDA's investments and projects for energy, energy efficiency, and conservation programs; provides information and data to a broad spectrum of stakeholders, including: farmers, ranchers, forest landowners, managers, lenders, community developers, related companies, small businesses, researchers, developers, and federal, state and local government agencies.

President Obama's plan for rural America has brought about historic investment and resulted in stronger rural communities. Under the President's leadership, these investments in housing, community facilities, businesses and infrastructure have empowered rural America to continue leading the way - strengthening America's economy, small towns and rural communities.

USDA, through its Rural Development mission area, has a portfolio of programs designed to improve the economic stability of rural communities, businesses, residents, farmers and ranchers and improve the quality of life in rural America. USDA has made a concerted effort to deliver results for the American people, even as the Department implements sequestration - the across-the-board budget reductions mandated under terms of the Budget Control Act.

USDA has already undertaken historic efforts since 2009 to save more than $828 million in taxpayer funds through targeted, common-sense budget reductions. These reductions have put USDA in a better position to carry out its mission, while implementing sequester budget reductions in a fair manner that causes as little disruption as possible.

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USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. To file a complaint of discrimination, write: USDA, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (866) 632-9992 (Toll-free Customer Service), (800) 877-8339 (Local or Federal relay), (866) 377-8642 (Relay voice users)


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25 Sep 2013

Petition to Pass the Farm Bill

By Amanda Bowman
Time is running out for Congress to pass a long-term Farm Bill. The extension that passed in January is set to expire at the end of the month, and not acting now could spell trouble for thousands of Iowa families and the state economy.

Congress had a chance earlier this summer to pass a five year renewal when the bipartisan Farm Bill passed through the Senate, but extreme Republicans in the House refused to compromise. So now, it is up to us to fight back!

You were with me when I led the fight for the Farm Bill in the past -- and I'm going to need you to have my back again. Sign the petition to tell extreme Republicans in Congress to stop playing games with the Farm Bill and pass a five year renewal now.

Iowa is one of the largest producers of agricultural goods in the world and an important contributor to our national economy. Allowing the Farm Bill to lapse at the end of September could destabilize agricultural markets and hurt thousands of Iowans in the process.

Extreme Republicans in the House don't care about the consequences that allowing the Farm Bill to lapse will bring. They don't care about the millions of families that rely on the programs that it ensures. They're only interested in scoring political points against their opponents.

Join me and let the extreme House Republicans know that it's time to pass a long-term Farm Bill. Sign the petition here.

Failure to pass a Farm Bill is absolutely inexcusable. Thank you for standing with me and for all of your support.

Sincerely,

Bruce Braley

19 Sep 2013

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach: Scott County Calendar Sept 18th

By Amanda Heitz
October 4, 2013 Pesticide Applicator Testing, Scott County Extension Office, 10:00 am-2:00 pm

October 16, 2013 Roadside, Forest, and Aquatic Pest Management, Scott County Extension Office, 9:00 am-11:30 am

October 22, 2013 ISU Scott County Extension Council Meeting, Scott County Extension Office, 7:00 pm

October 24, 2013 Mosquito and Public Health Pest Management, Scott County Extension Office, 9 am-11:30 am


Visit our events calendar at our web site:   http://dbs.extension.iastate.edu/calendar/
18 Sep 2013

Agriculture Secretary Announces Electric System Improvements in Eight States

By USDA Office of Communications
Agriculture Secretary Announces Electric System Improvements in Eight States
More Than $11 million in Smart Grid Improvements Included

NORFOLK, Va., Sept. 5, 2013 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced funding for projects in eight states, including Virginia, to improve electric service for about 10,000 rural residents. Rural Utilities Service Administrator John Padalino made the announcement on the Secretary's behalf in Norfolk, Va., during the 2013 regional meeting of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association. The loan guarantees are made available through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) rural utilities program and include more than $11 million in smart grid project funding.

"These investments will continue to ensure safe, reliable and affordable service for rural residents, farmers, and commercial and industrial consumers," Padalino said. "This funding, which is part of the Obama Administration's vision for a new rural energy economy, includes investments in smart grid technologies that modernize our nation's electric system and improve its operation."

For example, the Central Virginia Electric Cooperative will use USDA funding to build 327 miles of line and invest more than $1.1 million in smart grid technologies across 14 counties. The following is a list of rural electric utilities that will receive USDA funding, contingent upon the recipient meeting the terms of the loan agreement.

Iowa

  • Midland Power Cooperative - $25,300,000. Funds will be used to serve 530 customers, build 552 miles of distribution line and make other system improvements. The loan amount includes $520,000 for smart grid projects.

Kansas

  • Lane-Scott Electric Cooperative, Inc. - $28,460,000. USDA funds will be used to serve 580 customers, build 121 miles of distribution line and make other system improvements. The loan amount includes $3,000,000 for smart grid projects.
  • Bluestem Electric Cooperative, Inc. - $12,850,000. Funds will be used to serve 431 customers, build 62 miles of distribution line and make other system improvements. The loan amount includes $312,000 for smart grid projects.

Missouri and Iowa

  • United Electric Cooperative, Inc. - $26,625,000. Funds will be used to serve 652 customers, build 167 miles of distribution line and make other system improvements.

North Carolina

  • Halifax Electric Membership Corporation - $4,050,000. Funds will be used to improve 2 miles of distribution line and make other system improvements.

New Mexico and Texas

  • Lea County Electric Cooperative, Inc. - $24,508,000. Funds will be used to serve 1,158 customers, build 138 miles of distribution line and make other system improvements. The loan amount includes $75,000 for smart grid projects.

Ohio

  • South Central Power Company - $64,000,000. Funds will be used to serve 5,160 customers, build 558 miles of distribution line, 34 miles of transmission line and make other system improvements. The loan amount includes $6,370,485 for smart grid projects.

Virginia

  • Central Virginia Electric Cooperative - $22,100,000. Funds will be used to serve 1,989 customers, build 327 miles of distribution line and make other system improvements. The loan amount includes $1,157,330 for smart grid projects.

The $207.9 million in USDA loan guarantees announced today will be used to build nearly 2,000 miles of line, fund more than $11 million in smart grid projects and make other system improvements. Since 2011, USDA has invested more than $526 million in smart grid technologies nationwide.

President Obama's plan for rural America has brought about historic investment and resulted in stronger rural communities. Under the President's leadership, these investments in housing, community facilities, businesses and infrastructure have empowered rural America to continue leading the way - strengthening America's economy, small towns and rural communities.

USDA's investments in rural communities support the rural way of life that stands as the backbone of our American values. President Obama and Agriculture Secretary Vilsack are committed to a smarter use of Federal resources to foster sustainable economic prosperity and ensure the government is a strong partner for businesses, entrepreneurs and working families in rural communities.

USDA, through its Rural Development mission area, has a portfolio of programs designed to improve the economic stability of rural communities, businesses, residents, farmers and ranchers and improve the quality of life in rural America. USDA has made a concerted effort to deliver results for the American people, even as the Department implements sequestration - the across-the-board budget reductions mandated under terms of the Budget Control Act.

USDA has already undertaken historic efforts since 2009 to save more than $828 million in taxpayer funds through targeted, common-sense budget reductions. These reductions have put USDA in a better position to carry out its mission, while implementing sequester budget reductions in a fair manner that causes as little disruption as possible.

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USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. To file a complaint of discrimination, write: USDA, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (866) 632-9992 (Toll-free Customer Service), (800) 877-8339 (Local or Federal relay), (866) 377-8642 (Relay voice users)

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17 Sep 2013

Chinese Ag Leaders Sign Commitments to Buy $2.8 Billion Worth of U.S. Soy

By United Soybean Board
Checkoff event results in purchase agreements between Chinese, U.S. companies
DAVENPORT, Iowa (Sept. 16, 2013) - As China's appetite for soy products continues to grow, it's leaning on U.S. soybean farmers to help meet demand - in one recent case, to the tune of $2.8 billion.

During the recent U.S. Soy Global Trade Exchange, Chinese agricultural leaders signed agreements to buy approximately $2.8 billion worth of U.S. soy. The delegation signed 13 contracts with U.S. exporters.
"These contracts speak to U.S. soybean farmers' work to produce high-quality soybeans," says Jim Stillman, chairman of the United Soybean Board (USB), which co-sponsored the Exchange with the American Soybean Association (ASA). "The U.S. soy industry is committed to meeting the demands of our customers, and we are doing that by growing the best crops we can," says Stillman, a soybean farmer from Emmetsburg, Iowa.
"China is an important trade partner of the U.S. soy industry," says Randy Mann, chairman of the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC), which hosted the Exchange. "We look forward to continuing to grow our relationship with our largest international customer," says Mann, who raises soybeans on his farm Auburn, Ky.
More than 200 foreign trade delegates attended the Exchange in the Quad Cities Sept. 16-18. Farmer-leaders from across the soy family networked with international customers and solidified purchase agreements.
"This is the first year we've held the U.S. Soy Global Trade Exchange, and we're very pleased that purchase commitments resulted from the event," says Kirk Leeds, chief executive officer of the Iowa Soybean Association. "The point of the event was to cultivate relationships with our customers, including China, and show purchasers the unrivaled U.S. transportation system."
In the last marketing year, the United States exported about 1.8 billion bushels of soy, valued at $23 billion. Checkoff-funded efforts have helped turn China into the biggest international destination for U.S. soy. Customers in China bought 850 million bushels of U.S. soy last year, or more than one out of every four rows grown.
"The United States continues to export so many soy products because our customers recognize the strength of our delivery system and the quality of our soybeans," says Danny Murphy, ASA president. "These agreements certainly prove the U.S. Soy Global Trade Exchange was a success."
The 69 farmer-directors of USB oversee the investments of the soy checkoff to maximize profit opportunities for all U.S. soybean farmers. These volunteers invest and leverage checkoff funds to increase the value of U.S. soy meal and oil, to ensure U.S. soybean farmers and their customers have the freedom and infrastructure to operate, and to meet the needs of U.S. soy's customers. As stipulated in the federal Soybean Promotion, Research and Consumer Information Act, the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service has oversight responsibilities for USB and the soy checkoff.

For more information on the United Soybean Board, visit www.unitedsoybean.org
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16 Sep 2013

Agriculture Secretary Announces Electric System Improvements in Seven States

By USDA Office of Communications
Funding includes $5 million in 'smart grid' improvement and $3 million for Native Americans

MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 12, 2013 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced funding for projects in seven states, including Minnesota, to improve electric service for about 7,000 rural customers. Rural Utilities Service Administrator John Padalino made the announcement on the Secretary's behalf during a regional meeting of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association. The loan guarantees are made available through the Rural Utilities Service of U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development. They include more than $5 million for smart grid projects and nearly $3 million to improve electric service for Native Americans.

"These investments will continue to ensure that safe, reliable and affordable electric service is available for rural residents, farmers, and commercial and industrial consumers," Padalino said. "This funding is part of the Obama Administration's vision for a new rural energy economy. It includes investments in smart grid technologies that modernize our nation's electric system and improve system operation."

In Minnesota, Rural Development will finance nearly $16 million in loan guarantees to build more than 200 miles of line and finance more than $1.7 million in smart grid technologies for two projects. North Itasca Electric Co-op will receive nearly $6 million, and Mille Lacs Energy Cooperative will get nearly $10 million to keep electric power reliable and affordable for rural customers.

The following is a list of rural electric utilities that will receive USDA funding, contingent upon the recipient meeting the terms of the loan agreement:

Iowa

  • East-Central Iowa Rural Electric Cooperative - $10 million. Funds will be used to serve 327 customers, build 211 miles of distribution line, and make other system improvements. The loan includes $483,259 for smart grid projects.
  • Farmers Electric Cooperative, Inc. - $10 million. Funds will be used to serve 305 customers, build 273 miles of distribution line, and make other system improvements. The loan includes $60,000 for smart grid projects.
  • Southwest Iowa Rural Electric Cooperative - $6 million. Funds will be used to serve 336 customers, build 133 miles of distribution line, and make other system improvements. The loan includes $145,711 for smart grid projects.

Kansas

  • The Western Cooperative Electric Association, Inc. - $16.5 million. Funds will be used to serve 200 customers, build 349 miles of distribution line, and make other system improvements.

Minnesota

  • Mille Lacs Energy Cooperative - $9.9 million. Funds will be used to serve 463 customers, build 84 miles of distribution line, and make other system improvements. The loan includes $770,000 for smart grid projects and $386,100 for service to Native Americans.
  • North Itasca Electric Co-op., Inc. - $5,931,000. Funds will be used to serve 400 customers, build 124 miles of distribution line, and make other system improvements. The loan includes $987,490 for smart grid projects and $108,680 for service to Native Americans.

Missouri

  • West Central Electric Cooperative, Inc. - $20 million. Funds will be used to serve 840 customers, build 125 miles of distribution line, and make other system improvements. The loan includes $448,000 for smart grid projects.

Oklahoma

  • Kiwash Electric Cooperative, Inc. - $10,127,000. Funds will be used to serve 549 customers, build 178 miles of distribution line, and make other system improvements. The loan includes $74,000 for smart grid projects.

Texas

  • Central Texas Electric Cooperative, Inc. - $25 million. Funds will be used to serve 2,912 customers, build 589 miles of distribution line, and make other system improvements. The loan includes $856,500 for smart grid projects.

Wyoming

  • High Plains Power, Inc. - $22,625,000. Funds will be used to serve 772 customers, build 127 miles of distribution line, 15 miles of transmission line, and make other system improvements. The loan includes $1,398,000 for smart grid projects and $2,412,630 for service to Native Americans.

The more than $136 million in USDA loan guarantees announced today will help build more than 2,200 miles of line, fund more than $5 million in smart grid projects and make other system improvements. The Obama Administration has invested more than $135 million in smart grid technologies nationwide during 2013.

President Obama's plan for rural America has brought about historic investment and resulted in stronger rural communities. Under the President's leadership, these investments in housing, community facilities, businesses and infrastructure have empowered rural America to continue leading the way - strengthening America's economy, small towns and rural communities.

USDA's investments in rural communities support the rural way of life that stands as the backbone of our American values. President Obama and Agriculture Secretary Vilsack are committed to a smarter use of federal resources to foster sustainable economic prosperity and ensure the government is a strong partner for businesses, entrepreneurs and working families in rural communities.

USDA, through its Rural Development mission area, has a portfolio of programs designed to improve the economic stability of rural communities, businesses, residents, farmers and ranchers and improve the quality of life in rural America. USDA has made a concerted effort to deliver results for the American people, even as the department implements sequestration - the across-the-board budget reductions mandated under terms of the Budget Control Act.

USDA has already undertaken historic efforts since 2009 to save more than $828 million in taxpayer funds through targeted, common-sense budget reductions. These reductions have put USDA in a better position to carry out its mission, while implementing sequester budget reductions in a fair manner that causes as little disruption as possible.

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USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. To file a complaint of discrimination, write: USDA, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (866) 632-9992 (Toll-free Customer Service), (800) 877-8339 (Local or Federal relay), (866) 377-8642 (Relay voice users).

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12 Sep 2013

SCOTT COUNTY EXTENSION CALENDAR

By Amanda Heitz
September 24, 2013 ISU Scott County Extension Council Meeting, Scott County Extension Office, 7:00 pm

October 4, 2013 Pesticide Applicator Testing, Scott County Extension Office, 10:00 am-2:00 pm

October 16, 2013 Roadside, Forest, and Aquatic Pest Management, Scott County Extension Office, 9:00 am-

October 22, 2013 ISU Scott County Extension Council Meeting, Scott County Extension Office, 7:00 pm

October 24, 2013 Mosquito and Public Health Pest Management, Scott County Extension Office, 9 am-11:30 am

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Visit our events calendar at our web site:   http://dbs.extension.iastate.edu/calendar/
12 Sep 2013

Tri-State Ag Lender's Seminar

By Rick Martin
The 27th Annual Tri-State Agriculture Lender's Seminar will be held on Wednesday, October 30th at the Midway Best Western Hotel in Dubuque, Iowa from 9:45 am - 3:00 pm.  This year's focus is on market outlooks for livestock, grains and dairy along with the issues of crop budgeting, crop insurance and the farm bill.     

"Price risk management is getting to be the major variable for profitability in many commodity enterprises.  Understanding the markets is a necessary part of farm management assistance for agricultural lenders as well", says Larry Tranel, ISU Extension Dairy Field Specialist.  "This seminar has proven itself in assisting lenders and farm financial advisors in helping farmers manage that risk."

The cost of the program is $80 per person by October 17th.  ISU Extension in Dubuque County at 563-583-6496 or e-mail tranel@iastate.edu for registration information.  

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10 Sep 2013

Soybean Rivals Team Up on Common Issues

By United Soybean Board
Farmers from U.S., South America unite to work toward better biotech approval system
ST. LOUIS (September 10, 2013) - Farmers who grow 90 percent of the world's soybeans and normally battle for global market share met recently to discuss how they can work together on issues that affect all farmers. Among other topics, they discussed what they could do to speed up getting new, biotechnology-enhanced soybean varieties approved in more markets around the world.
This type of gathering isn't new to these farmers, who are members of the International Soy Growers Alliance (ISGA), a group formed in 2005 to bring together Argentine, Brazilian, Paraguayan, Uruguayan and U.S. soybean farmers around issues that affect them all.
"It's important for us to come together and discuss issues we all have in common: trade relations, biotechnology, weather, to name a few," says Jim Stillman, soybean farmer and United Soybean Board (USB) chairman from Emmetsburg, Iowa. "When we are able to provide a united front on these issues that impact the global soybean industry, it makes a much stronger impression."
Farmer-leaders representing the soy checkoff, the American Soybean Association (ASA) and the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) participated in the most recent ISGA meeting, where members approved a resolution that, among other things, calls for science-based and more predictable approval systems for soybeans improved through biotechnology. Currently, these approvals in several countries tend to take long or not happen at all, holding up or blocking U.S. soybean sales or delay farmers' ability to plant new biotech varieties.
To show support for these issues, ISGA has also begun plans to bring together farmers from both continents to meet with common customers, decision makers and government officials next year. ISGA members will stress the importance of swift and science-based approval processes to prevent trade disruptions. In 2012, ISGA conducted a similar mission to the European Union, where U.S. and South American farmers met with officials from several countries to discuss the importance of biotechnology approvals and acceptance.
"One of the most rewarding aspects of ISGA is the opportunity to come together with farmers and representatives of other soy-growing-and-exporting countries to address the challenges we face as a global soy industry," adds Danny Murphy, soybean farmer and ASA president from Canton, Miss. "As representatives of the U.S. soy industry, together with USB and USSEC, we find that we have so many mutual goals with our ISGA partners, especially on issues like biotechnology approvals, in which barriers set up by one nation or coalition can have a significantly negative impact on all exporters."
The 69 farmer-directors of USB oversee the investments of the soy checkoff to maximize profit opportunities for all U.S. soybean farmers. These volunteers invest and leverage checkoff funds to increase the value of U.S. soy meal and oil, to ensure U.S. soybean farmers and their customers have the freedom and infrastructure to operate, and to meet the needs of U.S. soy's customers. As stipulated in the federal Soybean Promotion, Research and Consumer Information Act, the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service has oversight responsibilities for USB and the soy checkoff.
For more information on the United Soybean Board, visit www.unitedsoybean.org
Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/unitedsoy
View our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/user/UnitedSoybeanBoard
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