This past summer, with financial support from the Ohio Soybean Council (OSC) and Ohio soybean checkoff, GrowNextGen teacher leaders engaged in externships around the Buckeye State to give STEM teachers a taste of ag careers. Kellogg Farms Meghan Prendergast learned about conservation from a farmer’s point of view. Prendergast, who teaches biology and plant/animal biotechnology at Global Impact STEM Academy, completed an externship at Kellogg Farms, part of the Blanchard River Demonstration Farms Network. Prendergast… Read More

In August 2022, the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) welcomed international buyers and users of soy to the United States for Soy Connext — the global U.S. Soy summit, held in San Diego, California. More than 60 countries were represented, and the conference welcomed over 600 attendees. “We’re so glad to have had the opportunity to come together in person to strengthen relationships with U.S. Soy’s international customers and industry partners,” said Jim Sutter, USSEC… Read More

Much like farmers, the Ohio Soybean Association’s (OSA) work is never really done. There are always new things on our horizon and that’s what makes it such an exciting organization to lead. As our combines are being stored away and fall turns into winter, OSA has some exciting things coming down the pipeline for our members. First, I want to thank the participants and sponsors of our annual Harvest Classic golf outing, which took place… Read More

  The Ohio Soybean Association (OSA), the membership and policy arm for Ohio soybean farmers, will be offering one $1,000 scholarship to students of any major with a passion for the soybean industry. The scholarship will be applied to the 2023-2024 school year. Applicants must be a child or grandchild of an OSA member or be a Student and Young Adult Member themselves (SYA membership is free). Those interest should complete forms.gle/7hciQU27fPy11GB78 by Friday,… Read More

The Ohio Soybean Council Foundation (OSCF) is pleased to announce scholarship opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students for the 2023-2024 academic year. The scholarship program encourages undergraduate and graduate students at Ohio colleges and universities to pursue degrees in one of the many academic fields that support the future of the soybean industry, including agriculture, business, communication, economics, education, engineering, science and technology. “These scholarships were created to support students who will make an impact… Read More