The Delaware

Soybean Board

Soybeans

The Delaware Soybean Board administers the federal Soybean Checkoff program in the State of Delaware. Its mission is to improve the profitability of Delaware soybean farmers by conducting research, marketing and educational activities which result in a stronger soybean industry.

April is Soyfoods Month!

Give healthy soy foods a try at your house - there are lots of ways to include the many benefits of soy in your diet, without sacrificing the flavors you love in your favorite dishes. Check out our recipes here!

Delaware Soybean Board Funds Soybean Research

The Delaware Soybean Board has approved soybean research for FY08. Click here to see details of the funded projects.


Progress on Rust!

The Delaware Soybean Board helped fund research which is showing promise in the development of Rust-Resistant Soybeans. Click here for more info!


Teamwork Results in Ag Week Success!

The Delaware Soybean Board and United Soybean Board teamed up to staff a joint soybean checkoff booth at the University of Delaware's Ag Week program. Shown above, from left, are Geno Lowe, USB director representing Maryland; Matt Webber, chairman of the Delaware Soybean Board; Steve Moore, USB director representing Maryland; and Chris Toebben, staff for USB. Not shown is Marty Ross, the USB director representing Delaware, who also attended. The joint effort is part of a new USB initiative to partner with state soybean boards and share resources. Our thanks to USB for its assistance in organizing the project. For more information about the United Soybean Board, visit their website: www.unitedsoybean.org


Updated Soybean Pest Management Guides Available

Click here to download the 2007 edition of the Soybean Pest Management Guide.


Soyfoods Guide Now Available!

Click here to download the latest version of this recipe book and nutrition guide!


If you can read this, thank a chicken ...

Visitors to the Delaware State Fair found out lots of reasons why they should thank a chicken -- not the least of which was that they make great looking hats!

Find out more about Thank A Chicken here.

NOW - learn even more about agriculture's contributions to our communities at

www.thankafarmer.info


REBATE PROGRAM UPDATE:

The Delaware Soybean Board farmer biodiesel rebate program ended September 30, 2006. No further applications for rebates will be accepted. Thank you for your support of this program and of biodiesel!


The biodiesel pump is open at the Indian River Marina! Click here for details!

Buy SOY BASED PRODUCTS - find out more - click here for details!

Indian River Marine Biodiesel Pump


Below: Michael T. Scuse, Secretary of Agriculture, Martin Ross, President of Mid-Atlantic Biodiesel, Inc., Governor Ruth Ann Minner, Marlene Elliot, State Director, USDA Rural Development Delaware and Maryland, Thomas Dorr, Under Secretary for Rural Development, United States Department of Agriculture, Lt. Governor John C. Carney, cut the ribbon on the biodiesel plant in Clayton. For more info please click here.

Special Programs

SOYBEAN RUST

The information you need to know about Asian Soybean Rust.

Youth Education

Find links and worksheets to help you with homework or do independent study.

Producer Connection

If you're a farmer, you'll find the latest here.

Consumer Connection

Enjoy Soy tonight -- find recipes here and discover the many ways to Enjoy Soy!

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