Several soybean groups – including the United Soybean Board, Iowa Soybean Association, Soy Foods Council, WISHH, and World Soy Foundation – jointly sponsored the luncheon today at the World Food Prize symposium. There was a record crowd of more than 750 in attendance, including over 100 students participating in the WFP Youth Institute. Appropriately, the event today is held on …
World Food Prize Coverage
I am preparing to head up to Des Moines today to cover the 2008 World Food Prize festivities and Borlaug Dialogue. I have never been to this event, but I am looking forward to it. The 2008 World Food Prize laureates are Bob Dole and George McGovern, who are being honored for their work in establishing the McGovern-Dole international school-feeding …
Soybean Board Elects Members
Secretary of agriculture Ed Schafer recently announced 19 appointments to the United Soybean Board (USB). Twelve of these directors are returning to serve an additional term, with seven new members coming on board. Each of these appointees represents soybean farmers from their state or region. Returning members will use their experience and knowledge of the checkoff to better position the …
Lisa O’Brien New Executive Director Of USB
Welcome Lisa O’Brien to the United Soybean Board as the new Executive Director. In her new role, O’Brien will be responsible for day-to-day administration of all contracts related to the soybean checkoff, as well as outreach with directors, Qualified State Soybean Boards (QSSBs), contractors and staff. O’Brien’s responsibilities will commence March 1, 2008. “I’m excited about being selected as USB’s …
Sit On A Soybean Seat
Sitting on a soybean seat is what farmers may be doing soon. Farmers could soon bring in the harvest using equipment made with their own crops, thanks to collaboration between Ford and John Deere, the world’s leading manufacturer of agricultural equipment. The two companies have agreed that Deere will further develop and manufacture Ford’s soy-based flexible foam for seating materials …
Farmers Appointed to Serve on USSEC
In an effort to continue to increase U.S. soybean farmer profitability through international exports, the United States Soybean Export Council (USSEC) announced director appointments to its board at a recent meeting. The United Soybean Board (USB) appointed seven soybean checkoff farmer-leaders to the 19-member board, which was created in 2005 to strengthen relationships with foreign buyers and increase exports of …
United Soybean Board Reviews Communications Contract
It’s always good to review how things are going and after 11 years it’s probably about time. However, I’m sure this can be an interesting time if you’re Osborn & Barr Communications. Osborn & Barr Communications (O&B) today announced it will fully participate in a United Soybean Board (USB) periodic review of its communications contract. The USB decision to commence …
www.animalag.org
Since animal agriculture represents the biggest market for soybeans, the United Soybean Board is making sure there’s a good online resource for the industry. I assume this is part of their animal ag initiative.
Biobased Products At The Pentagon
It’s nice to produce a ZimmCast from the office for a change. This week’s program has a little information on our current AgWired Survey and . . .
Ohio Farmers Selling at the Pentagon
The United Soybean Board was the driving force behind this week’s biobased products event at the Pentagon. A couple of soybean growers were on hand to help out with their display. Pictured here are Tom Brown (l) who is a member of the USB and Dale Profit who is a member of the Ohio Soybean Council.