While The Ohio State University is most often noted for its football team, the United Soybean Board (USB) is much more interested in the team of researchers working in the lab to find solutions for Ohio farmers.   Stephanie Verhoff, a graduate student in the translational plant sciences PhD program at Ohio State, was recently selected as a USB Fellowship recipient. The fellowships are awarded each year to graduate students who hold a great potential… Read More

As the average age of the American farmer increases, it becomes more imperative that young people step up and step into the role of providing food for an ever growing population.   In Paulding County, Ryan McClure recognizes that need and has become an integral part of his family’s farming operation as well as an advocate for the industry. His efforts have led him to be named a Beck’s Young Farm Leader – an… Read More

During the September meeting of the Ohio Soybean Association (OSA), the farmer leaders of OSA voted to support Ohio ballot Issue 1. Issue 1 will be on the Ohio ballot in November of 2015, and Ohio Soybean leaders believe it’s critical because it creates a bipartisan, public process for drawing legislative districts. Supporters of the amendment state that it would:   • End the partisan process for drawing Ohio House and Senate districts, and… Read More

Save the Date December 17, 2015   Hear from business and industry leaders and join your fellow farmers for: • Top-level speakers-on the most critical topics for farmers • Powerful discussions-to get new insights for 2016 and beyond • Annual Meetings-Make your voice heard • Visit with representatives that service the agriculture industry More details coming soon… Read More

Bill Ritchie, of Hillsboro, Ohio, will be grilling in style this Labor Day weekend as the winner of the Ohio Soybean Council’s “Get Grilling, Ohio” Ultimate Backyard BBQ sweepstakes, with a prize package worth more than $2,500 in high-quality meat and grilling accessories. The sweepstakes, which ran from Independence Day weekend through Aug. 29, accumulated 1,154 entries from which Ritchie was drawn at random as the grand prize winner. Ritchie said he signed up for… Read More