Soy Checkoff

We’re welcoming Courtney Knupp as the new CEO for the United Soybean Board. Hear her perspective on what’s ahead for U.S. soybean farmers, why the Soy Checkoff matters now and how Checkoff investments can help U.S. soy stand out and return value to the farm gate.

35 years of checkoff leadership, one conversation at a time. On the latest Checkoff Check-In with AgriTalk’s Chip Flory, 2025 USB Chair Philip Good talks tenure, breakthroughs and why 35 years matters. Listen:

The United Soybean Board is accepting nominations for the Tom Oswald Legacy Award and the Industry Excellence Award, honoring leaders shaping U.S. soy. Nominations close Oct. 31: Submit the Industry award: submit the Oswald award

Seeing soybean patches with yellowing, browning or early decline? It could be red crown rot. The Soy Checkoff offers free testing for farmers in IL, IA, MO, OH, MI, KY and IN. Learn more:

Just 44% of soybean farmers scout or soil test for nematodes. New checkoff-funded guides help you test, identify and manage 4 species that can cut yield with no visible symptoms:

The Growing Edition of Beyond the Bean is here. Hear from farmer-leaders about the new Soy Farmer Support Hub, putting U.S. Soy in front of business media and key customers, and 35 years of checkoff driven innovation.

Our 77 farmer-leaders approved the FY27 Soy Checkoff budget, investing across food, feed, fuel, industrial uses, exports and sustainable production to grow demand for U.S. Soy and value back to the farm.

USB’s farmer-leaders have named Courtney Knupp as the Soy Checkoff’s next CEO, affirmed by a full board vote today.

U.S. soybean farmers are investing in infrastructure and logistics to keep soy moving efficiently around the world. From ports and rail to waterways and trucking, reliability remains a top priority for global buyers. 🔗 Learn more here:

USB farmer-leader Jim Douglas knows cover crops pay off. Now @FarmersforSoil is making it easier to get started: $35/acre, one-year contracts, local technical support. Enroll by Aug. 31:

As a founding member of the Soy Checkoff, Jerry Slocum knows how important the last 35 years have been for the U.S. soybean industry. The past chair recently sat down with @IowaSoybeans and recounted just how far the checkoff has come. 🔗Listen here:

The beans may be in the ground, but there are still decisions to be made this growing season. The Soy Checkoff just released a new Soy Farmer Support Hub complete with resources to help you overcome the unexpected: for your fields, your operation and for you.

Soy-based products protecting iconic American landscapes. That's the kind of #EarthDay story your checkoff dollars write. The @GrandCanyonRail runs on biobased hydraulic fluid made from U.S. soybean oil — new markets, real demand. Happy Earth Day!

The work soybean farmers are doing for soil health is making national news. Catch our @FarmersforSoil partnership on page 63 of the @USAToday Agriculture Special Edition. Enrollment opens May 1 and farmers can sign up for $35 per acre up to 2,000 acres.

The Planting Edition of Beyond the Bean is here. From managing weed & disease pressure to unlocking high oleic premiums — get the tools you need for a strong season. Your Soy Checkoff is working hard to make every acre count. #BeyondtheBean #SoyCheckoff

“Plant early when you can.” That mindset has helped Southern soybean growers reduce disease pressure, improve yields, and boost efficiency through the Early Soybean Production System (ESPS). One system adapted field by field. 🔗 #SoybeanFarming #USSoy

35 years of the Soy Checkoff grew markets and protected supply, but high-impact work continues! Past chairs Don Latham, Jerry Slocum & Steve Reinhard reflect on farmer investment over three and a half decades with Chip Flory on @agritalk. Listen here:

USB has selected Jim Sutter as the inaugural Industry Award recipient. Jim has been unwavering in his dedication to the mission of U.S. Soy during his more than 15 years as CEO of the U.S. Soybean Export Council (@USSEC).

RT @brownfield: In this week’s Managing for Profit with @UnitedSoy, we’re looking back at 35 years of building demand and new opportunities for soybean farmers with Greg Anderson. Listen as we talk about farmer-led investments in research, innovation, and market development with U.S. Soy.