Press Release
Animal Ag Important to Arkansas’ Economy, Food Supply
Whether you’re a lawyer, a pilot or even a farmer, jobs in every industry support economic growth, and animal agriculture in Arkansas supported 68,000 jobs this past year, according to the recent United Soybean Board-funded Animal Agriculture Economic Analysis. A successful animal ag industry also benefits the soybean farmers who depend on animal ag…
Read MoreJohn R. McClendon Receives Arkansas Soybean Leadership Award
The Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board recognized John R. McClendon of Marianna with the Arkansas Soybean Leadership Award at the 2013 Arkansas Soybean Research Summit in Jonesboro on Tuesday December 17th. The Arkansas Soybean Leadership Award is given to an Arkansas soybean farmer who has made significant contributions to the soybean industry. McClendon, a longtime…
Read MoreArkansas Soybean Research Summit Announced
The Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board will host the 2013 Arkansas Soybean Research Summit at the Northeast Arkansas District Fairgrounds in Jonesboro on Tuesday December 17th. The summit will feature talks from university and industry professionals aimed at educating farmers on how to increase soybean crop yields. The summit will also feature the three winners of…
Read MoreGovernor Beebe Proclaims November as Arkansas Soybean Month
Governor Beebe proclaimed November as Arkansas Soybean Month in the Governor’s Conference Room at the Arkansas State Capitol on Monday, November 4. During Arkansas Soybean Month, the Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board encourages all Arkansans to support soybean farmers by using soy-based products, learning more about our soybean industry and having conversation about the…
Read MoreArkansas Soybean Race for 100 Winners Announced
The Arkansas Soybean Association has announced the winners of the 2013 Race for 100. The Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board funds the contest, which is sponsored by the Arkansas Soybean Association. Although the contest has been in place for several years, no farmer has broken the 100 bushels/acre milestone before this year. The winning soybean…
Read MoreArkansas Soybean Promotion Board Announces New Board Members and Officers for 2013
The Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board has announced its board of directors for 2013. Each member of the board is appointed by the governor and serves a two-year term. Board members include: Shannon Davis, Chairman, Bono; West Higginbothom, Vice Chairman, Marianna; Gary Sitzer, Secretary/Treasurer, Weiner; Jim Carroll, United Soybean Board (USB) director, Brinkley; John…
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