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.

DSB Supports Farmers Feed US

The Delaware Soybean Board is a founding sponsor of Farmers Feed Us, a campaign that offers consumers the chance to win free groceries for a year just by visiting with Mid-Atlantic farmers featured on the website:

www.FarmersFeedUs.org

Jay Baxter of Georgetown; Burli Hopkins of Lewes and Jesse Vanderwende of Bridgeville are Delaware's featured farmers.

Visit us Jan. 19 at Ag Week

Come visit the Delaware Soybean Board booth on Soybean Day, Jan. 19, during Ag Week at the state fairgounds.

DSB SoyNews Fall Issue Released

Check out the Delaware Soybean Board newsletter, "SoyNews," for the latest soybean checkoff information.

Richard Carlisle named USB Director

Richard F. Carlisle of Bridgeville, Del., has been named the Delaware Director for the United Soybean Board. Carlisle operates Pine Breeze Farms with his sons Richard and Cameron, growing soybeans, corn and vegetables on about 1,600 acres. Dallas Wright of Millsboro was named alternate director.

SCN Trial Results Published

The Delaware Soybean Board sponsored a survey of Soybean Cyst Nematode populations conducted by Bob Mulrooney of the University of Delaware. Please click the links below to open Word documents.

SCN Fact Sheet

SCN Management Recommendations

SCN Survey Results

Soybean Variety Trial Results

Delaware's soybean variety trial results can be found in the Research Section of this website.

Delaware State Fair demonstrates soy-based dust suppressant

Thanks to the Delaware Soybean Board, folks who came to the 2010 and 2011 Delaware State Fair in Harrington enjoyed cleaner air! The Fair had soy-based dust suppressant called DustKill applied to gravel roads. Click here to find out more.

Biodiesel Guide Available

Click here to see the newest biodiesel user's guide, courtesy of the United Soybean Board.

Another new guide, with Best Management Practices for handling biodiesel blends, can be found here. This guide contains useful tips for proper fuel management and excellent photos.

What can 50 cents buy you today?

If you could buy food at farm value, instead of the grocery store value, 50 cents would buy you a lot of food! Click here and find out!

Animal Agriculture's Economic Impact

Click here to download a PDF which provides state-by-state data about the economic impact of animal agriculture!

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

Visitors to the Delmarva Chicken Festival 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

Special Programs

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100-BUSHEL CLUB

This two-part free webinar examines factors affecting soybean yield and how to use six keys to increasing yield. Made possible by an agreement between the United Soybean Board and Plant Management Network, this webinar is available until March 28. A current version of Flash is required.

1st and 2nd Generation Roundup Ready Varieties

The first generation of Roundup Ready® (RR1) soybeans were released in 1996 and the second generation (RR2) was released in 2009. The yields of RR2 are said to be 7 to 11% higher than RR1 with mixed findings in the field. This presentation aims to level the playing field for appropriate comparisons between RR1 and RR2 varieties. The effects of geography, maturity group, and seed treatments are discussed for improved decisions in variety selection. This webinar requires Flash, and is free and available until March 28.

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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