There's no denying the fact that exports are important to U.S. soybean farmers, but Mike Beard, USB director from Indiana says the U.S. soybean farmer's number one customer is right outside the backdoor.
Drought tolerant soybean research has had its share of challenges. Researchers were able to develop drought tolerant plants that grew better during drought conditions, but grew poorly under optimal growing conditions. That is until now, Rick Stern, USB director from New Jersey and chairman of the production committee says with the continued support of the soybean checkoff, research has experienced a breakthrough.
Lewis Bainbridge, USB director and soybean farmer from South Dakota says to help U.S.soybean farmers select varieties that produce oil and protein levels U.S.soy customers want, the soybean checkoff has developed the "Soybean Quality Toolbox.