More work needed to go from discovery to application New plant-resistance discoveries excite both researchers and farmers at the prospect of finding solutions to yield barriers in soybean production. One of those barriers, the soybean cyst nematode (SCN) pest, has been at the forefront of research recently. In fact, some researchers think that a new finding in plant-parasitic nematodes may be the future in fighting the pests. Researchers at the University of Missouri, with the… Read More

The United Soybean Board (USB) recently elected executive committee members to lead the national soybean checkoff in 2016. John Motter, Ohio soybean farmer and Ohio Soybean Council (OSC) board member from Hancock County was elected as Vice Chair.   USB consists of 70 farmer-directors that oversee the investments of the national soybean checkoff to maximize profit opportunities for all U.S. soybean farmers. These volunteers invest and leverage checkoff funds to increase the value of… Read More

Bret Davis, Ohio soybean farmer from Delaware County was recently re-elected to the American Soybean Association (ASA) governing committee.   Davis is part of a nine-member governing committee that will help guide ASA and implement the policies aligned in the strategic plan. Davis is joined by Secretary John Heisdorffer from Keota, Iowa; and Kevin Hoyer of West Salem, Wisc., Kevin Scott of Valley Springs, S.D., and Sam Butler of New Hope, Ala.. Current Treasurer Davie… Read More

The Ohio Soybean Association (OSA) and Beck’s Hybrids are proud to announce that Ryan McClure of Paulding County was named 2015 Beck’s Young Farm Leader of the Year. The Beck’s Young Farm Leader Program, now in its third year, was established to highlight and recognize young Ohio farmers who have taken leadership roles in their communities while developing a foundation for farming success. Read More

The Ohio Soybean Council (OSC) Board of Trustees elected officers for 2015-2016 during the December board meeting. These executive committee positions include the offices of chairman, vice chairman, treasurer and secretary.   Individuals in these positions are responsible for the implementation of board policies and procedures, as well as carrying out the roles for their respective offices.   Terry McClure of Paulding County was elected chairman. McClure previously served as OSC vice chairman and as… Read More