The mission of the Kansas Soybean Commission is improving the profitability of Kansas soybean producers. The Commissioners have identified the following priorities to work toward that mission.
- Breeding/Production/Environmental Programs focusing on the most economical/efficient cropping systems with minimal impact on the environment, including best management practices and crop protection/pest management; replacement of existing controls/seed treatments.
- Animal/Human Nutrition studies that will increase the utilization of soybeans in the livestock feeding industry, and new and innovative uses of soybeans as vital components in human nutrition.
- Value-Added Projects developing and commercializing competitive industrial uses for soybeans, including private-entity cooperation.
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- Marketing Extension Program, including extensive educational training of soybean pricing, crop disappearance/market share, crop insurance options, yield protection, farm program considerations and options in marketing available to Kansas soybean producers.
- International market development with a focus on utilizing Kansas soybeans.
- In addition, the Commission, through its own work and through a contract with the Kansas Soybean Association promotes the nutritional benefits of using soybean products to consumers and, because of its benefits to the environment, energy security and the farm economy, promotes the use of soy biodiesel as an alternative to diesel fuel. It also informs Kansas soybean producers of their activities through producer communications efforts and participates in Industry Relations programs, both state and nationally.
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