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Biodiesel Industry Update and Future Predictions article

In the 90s, biodiesel became the low-carbon diesel replacement made from renewable feedstocks that helped soybean farmers benefit from the entire bean. That’s why the Ohio Soybean Council (OSC) and soybean checkoff work closely with the National Biodiesel Board (NBB) to support efforts that increase biodiesel demand. NBB continues to… Read More

Ohio Soybean Farmers Supporting Educator Professional Development article

Thanks to checkoff funding, Ohio teachers have great professional events coming up! Th ese free workshops will allow teachers to get the professional development credit they need while gaining a better understanding of the science involved in modern agriculture led by Ohio Soybean Council’s GrowNextGen curriculum. “Experience Food Science: Field… Read More

President’s Column: July-August 2021 article

At the Ohio Soybean Association’s (OSA) March meeting, our board decided to partner with our counterparts on the Ohio Soybean Council’s (OSC) board to form a joint committee focused on carbon. It seems like carbon has become the hot button issue in agriculture over the last year and we wanted… Read More

Ohio Soybean Council and Ohio Soybean Association Seek Communications Coordinator article

Applications are being accepted for the position of Communications Coordinator with the Ohio Soybean Council and Ohio Soybean Association. Please see the position description below for specific responsibilities. The Ohio Soybean Association (OSA) is a member-driven grassroots organization dedicated to improving the business climate for Ohio soybean producers. OSA’s mission… Read More

Ohio Soybean Council celebrates 12th R&D 100 Award article

The Ohio Soybean Council (OSC) received its 12th R&D 100 Award at the 58th annual R&D 100 Awards held on October 1. The R&D 100 Awards honor the 100 most innovative technologies of the past year. The award was given in the Software/Services category for the Handheld Sensor for Screening… Read More

A Message About OSA and OSC’s Response to COVID-19 article

There’s no doubt that COVID-19 is creating unprecedented challenges for all of us, both personally and professionally. First and foremost, we want to emphasize the commitment of the Ohio Soybean Association (OSA) and Ohio Soybean Council (OSC) to the health and safety of our board members, employees, colleagues, and the… Read More

Joint Board Meeting Examines Future of Soy article

In January, the farmer board members of both the Ohio Soybean Association (OSA) and Ohio Soybean Council (OSC) came together for their annual Joint Board Meeting. Both organizations, which serve different purposes in promoting and maintaining the soybean industry in Ohio, converge once a year to discuss the current issues… Read More

Bill Bayliss Appointed to Serve on the United Soybean Board article

Bill Bayliss of Logan County has been appointed by U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue to serve on the United Soybean Board (USB). USB manages the national soybean checkoff which was created by the Soybean Promotion, Research, and Information Act. The board is composed of 73 members representing 29… Read More

OSC and Persistence Data Mining, Inc. Win R&D 100 Award for Soil Nutrient Mapping Technology article

The Ohio Soybean Council (OSC), in partnership with Persistence Data Mining, Inc. (PDMI), has won its eleventh R&D 100 Award for a revolutionary soil nutrient mapping and testing platform. The PDMI hyperspectral imaging technology, Soilytics™, dramatically improves the efficiency of the soil testing process by eliminating chemical lab tests, making… Read More