In 2020, the International Farm Youth Exchange (IFYE) received a $124,000 grant from the United Soybean Board (USB). This grant was designed to place eight up-and-coming soybean leaders through an enhanced, and soybean-focused, international program. After missing a year due to COVID-19, the program was approved for an extension by USB and applications are now open for the 2022 program. IFYE is a premier international cultural exchange program for young adults. Historically affiliated with National… Read More

Article by Precision Ag Reviews Agriculture could have a considerable cybersecurity risk, according to Deen Kaplan, a leading international trade and cybersecurity practitioner. The agricultural industry has a significant reliance on technology and is overall behind on the cyber preparation curve. “Every time you connect with somebody, you create a risk. Not everybody you connect to you are going to know about and not everybody you connect to will have good motives. Now we’ve… Read More

For the last two years, I have served as president for the Ohio Soybean Association (OSA), and it amazes me how much we have accomplished in that time. Most recently, our board worked to  create its own $1,000 scholarship, which is available to Student & Young Adult members and/or immediate family of OSA members. More information about the scholarship can be found at soyohio.org/scholarships. The Ohio Soybean Council Foundation also has several scholarships available. Read More

Ankeny, Iowa – Rural Roads and bridges serve as the initial link in the agricultural supply chain.  Without a system of well-maintained rural roads and bridges, the soybeans and grain Ohio farmers produce will not be efficiently delivered to elevators, processing facilities, and, ultimately, to domestic and international customers.  Unfortunately, rural America is an area of the country in which the condition of roads… Read More

  The Ohio Soybean Council Foundation (OSCF) is pleased to announce scholarship opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students for the 2022-2023 academic year. The scholarship program encourages undergraduate and graduate students at Ohio colleges and universities to pursue degrees in one of the many academic fields that support the future of the soybean industry, including agriculture, business, communication, economics, education, engineering, science and technology. “Our scholarship was formed to support students who will benefit the… Read More