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KentucKy Soybean aSSociation The Kentucky Soybean Board Sponsors 2009
Soybean Rust Symposium
2009 board of Directors
President . . . . . . . . .aaron Reding, new Haven
Vice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keith tapp, Sebree
Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . Davie Stephens, Wingo
treasurer . . . . . . . . . . clint Voils, Russell Springs
Purchase area
Sam Hancock, Fulton
Mike burchett, benton
Secretary Davie Stephens, Wingo The Kentucky Soybean Board has sponsored in part the 2009 Soybean Rust
Keith Slayden, clinton
Symposium, hosted by the American Phytopathological Society, a scientific
Pennyrile area
Jeff Jones, nebo society dedicated to the protection of plants from various diseases.
Steve bolinger, Pembroke
bill clift, Princeton
Through this event, scientists and extension specialists who are experts on
Green River area
Gerry Hayden, calhoun Asian soybean rust will share the latest information related to the research,
Gary thomas, Henderson treatment, and prevention of this potentially devastating disease.
Darren Luttrell, olaton
Vice President Keith tapp, Sebree
Mammoth cave area The program of this three-day event is designed to bring the latest discoveries and developments
Darrell Dickerson, Woodburn regarding soybean rust to consultants, extension educators, producers, agribusiness, and others
Ray Hughes, auburn
chad elkins, Smiths Grove involved with soybean production and research. The Kentucky Soybean Board’s support, along
central bluegrass with the support of nearly 25 other organizations, has helped to
Ryan bivens, Hodgenville
Marion Howard, campbellsville bring down the cost of registration and ensure a thorough and
President aaron Reding, new Haven balanced program for practitioners and researchers alike.
treasurer clint Voils, Russell Springs
at-Large
Session titles include:
Scott Mitchell, clinton
eric Sweazy, taylorsville • Fungicide Stewardship-Experiences from
Scott beddow, Hartford
ex-officio Directors
Brazil by Claudia Godoy, EMBRAPA
Mac Stone, Ky Dept of agriculture
Mark Haney, Kentucky Farm bureau • Latent Infection, Fungicide Efficacy,
Dr . tony brannon, Murray State university
Dr . nancy cox, university of Kentucky and the Need for Predictive Models
Dr . Jenks britt, Western Ky university by Ray Schneider, Louisiana State
Dr . Jim Herbek, Soybean Specialist
Ron Davis, DuPont young Leader University
Rankin Powell, Ky association
of county agriculture agents • Alternative Methods to Manage
bruce Metzger, Ky young Farmers
Soybean Rust by David Wright,
Ky Soybean PRoMotion boaRD University of Florida
board of Directors
chairman . . . . . . . . .Jack trumbo, Simpsonville
Vice chairman . . . . . . . . .Randy Mann, auburn • Mexico Update and Rust
Secretary/treasurer . . . . . George Martin, nebo
Movement North by Tom Isakeit,
Steve bolinger, Pembroke
Michael burchett, benton Texas A&M University
benny cooper, Kevil
Randall Heath, Hickory
Jerry Holloway, Mayfield
The symposium will take place
Randy Mann, auburn December 9–11, 2009, at the
aaron Reding, new Haven
Keith tapp, Sebree Crowne Plaza Hotel in New
Orleans, Louisiana. For more
KSa & KSPb Staff
executive Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Debbie ellis information or to register, visit
communications Dir . . . . . . . . . . . Jaime Vincent www.apsnet.org/online/sbr/
education Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . becky Hicks
Funded by the Kentucky Soybean Promotion Board • Managed by the Kentucky Soybean Association. PO Box 30 • Princeton, KY 42445 • www.kysoy.org
Kentucky Dairy Farms Continually Improving Cow Comfort
Jimmy and Andy Woodall a father and son team milk over
five hundred cows on the east side of Logan County.
A successful well managed dairy that is always looking for
new management methods or researching new technologies
to improve profitability.
The newest change was converting the free stall barn ventilation
from 224 box fans to 24 feet ceiling fans built by Big Ass Fan
Company in Lexington. The enormous fan, appropriately named,
pushes air over the cows which greatly improving cow comfort
resulting in increased feed consumption and ultimately more
milk. The energy savings of operating 18 fans with 2 horse
power motors versus 224 smaller fans with 1 horsepower
motors is significant. During peak months they could save as
much as $2,000 a month. In the long term, the repair and
maintenance of 18 versus 224 motors could be huge. The
energy savings alone is considerable, but to improve the cows
environment to increase production will allow this investment The USDA Rural Development Office has funding for projects
to pay back in less than three years. The number one issue in that save energy or renew energy. It could be as small as
culling cows on a dairy is reproduction. It’s too early to tell if insulating or as large as the Woodall’s fans. Contact the
the fans have impacted cow health to the point of improving USDA local Rural Development Office for details.
conception. Any improvement in calving interval and conception
rates will positively impact the dairy’s profit. Jimmy and Andy Woodall willingness to look outside the
norm and try a different approach have succeeded for their
The Woodall project was assisted by a grant and loan from operation and the entire dairy industry looking to cut costs
the USDA Rural Development Office. The program (section while improve the comfort of the cows. Do these big fans
9006) is titled Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Grant have application in other large animal units? Thanks to the
and guarantee loan program soon to be renamed “REAP”. Woodalls it will be looked at, you can count on that!
Check it out at your public library!
The Kentucky Soybean Promotion Board has placed
two new books on the shelves of each public library in
the state. These books are a great tool to assist in the
education of the many uses of soy as well as production,
processing, distribution, marketing and consumerism.
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KENTUCKY STATE FAIR
The Kentucky Soybean Promotion Board made a great
showing at this year’s Kentucky State Fair. Directors
and volunteers from across the state arrived to man the
educational booth which provided children and adults with
exciting soy information.
Back by popular demand was the soynut tasting where
Kentuckians found themselves pleasantly surprised at the
great taste. After tasting, they were eager to pick up some
recipes and literature to explore just how many benefits
soy can provide.
Kentucky State University partnered KSPB in the booth
and displayed two species of aquaculture that are
currently being feed a soybean meal diet. The university
continues to be a leading entity in the research of
aquaculture and the new market for soybean meal.
Finally on display, attendees were able to see the
number one customer of Kentucky soybeans, poultry and
livestock. The KSPB continues to keep animal agriculture Also during the Kentucky State Fair, the Kentucky
a top priority since nationally over 98% of all domestic 4-H Foundation recognized the Kentucky Soybean
soybean meal goes to feed livestock. Promotion Board as a sponsor for the 2009
year. A framed photograph of the Western
To further our support of animal agriculture, KSPB, was Kentucky 4-H Camp and a 100 Year Anniversary
part of a group that purchased the Grand Champion Hog commemorative box was presented to
from Blake Quiggins, representing the Hart County 4-H KSPB Chairman Jack Trumbo (right).
during the 105th Kentucky State Fair Sale of Champions.
According to the
Kentucky Pork
Producers, Kentucky
has 370,000 hogs
and pigs. Pork
is ranked 5th in
Kentucky livestock
cash receipts
(based on 2005
data.) KSPB and
the United Soybean
Board continue
to strengthen
relationships
between the
soybean checkoff
and the animal
agriculture sector
in the state to
reach maximum
growth and security
with livestock and
poultry.
KSPB Treasurer George Martin (third from right) participates in the
2009 Sale of Champions to support Kentucky animal agriculture.
www.kysoy.org
BIODIESEL’S Demand for
Soybean Oil U.S. Soybean
Worth BILLIONS to Farmers
Soybean Checkoff-Funded Study Finds Biodiesel Boosts Prices of Soybean Oil, Whole Soybeans
A new study funded by the United Soybean Board (USB) and soybean checkoff proves
the value of the biodiesel industry to soybean farmers. According to the study, U.S.
soybean farmers received an additional $2.5 billion in net returns over the last four
years due to the biodiesel industry’s demand for soybean oil. This demand added up to
25 cents in support for the per-bushel price of soybeans.
Soybean oil remains the dominant feedstock for biodiesel production, and the soybean
checkoff has funded a large portion of the research and promotion of biodiesel through
the National Biodiesel Board (NBB). NBB Director Dennis Clark says this study proves
the value of those efforts.
“This study shows how much soybean farmers are benefiting from the checkoff’s
investment in biodiesel,” said Clark, who grows soybeans in Sedalia, Ky. “This is a
significant return on investment for soybean farmers.” (below)
Chinese soybean buyers
Centrec Consulting Group, LLC, conducted the study with funding from USB’s Domestic recently visited several
Marketing program. river elevators on or near
Besides looking at the biodiesel industry’s past effects on the soybean industry, the Mississippi and Ohio
the study also aimed to predict this relationship going forward. Because the price of Rivers to observe barge
petroleum diesel has such a large influence on the price of biodiesel and soybean oil, loading. Chinese companies
the study asserts that the biodiesel industry has essentially created a new floor for already committed to
soybean oil prices. purchase 400 million
bushels of the ongoing
The Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute at the University of Missouri says
soybean oil will be used as the feedstock for approximately 54 percent of the biodiesel
U.S. soybean harvest.
produced in marketing years 2009-2013. But, regardless of how much soybean oil is used
for biodiesel production, a healthy biodiesel industry will, in turn, add value to soybean oil.
Even as other feedstocks gain market share for biodiesel production, prices for soybean
oil and whole soybeans could continue to receive support from biodiesel production.
Additionally, the study found that higher demand for soybean oil led to an increased
supply of soybean meal, resulting in meal prices dropping by $19 to $45 per ton.
“Any lowering of the price of inputs for the animal agriculture industry is a plus,” Clark
said. “The swine and dairy industries have had a tough time lately. This is a benefit for
them. Every little bit helps in the poultry and livestock industries as far as decreasing
their costs. And this demonstrates how biodiesel demand can have a positive impact on
this important aspect of our food supply.”
The study also accounted for the possibility that biodiesel demand for soybean oil will
decrease due to a proposed regulation by the Environmental Protection Agency that
limits the use of vegetable oils for meeting the draft federal Renewable Fuel Standard.
Use of soybean oil in biodiesel manufacturing could fall by approximately 1.5 billion
pounds by 2013 if this regulation is not revised. Soybean farmers could see net returns
decrease by about $2 billion from projections over that time period.
Two summaries of the checkoff-funded study, “Soybeans & Biodiesel: Key Price
Relationships,” and “Economic Impacts of Biodiesel Production on the Soybean Sector,”
can be viewed on the soybean checkoff Web site at www.unitedsoybean.org
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Farmers Benefit From Record Year of Exports
(left) Although the world continues to recover from the global
Buyers from China’s financial crisis, U.S. soybean farmers haven’t been impacted
largest soybean crushing as much as many industries due to record soybean exports.
plants recently visited Whole soybean exports reached a record 1.24 billion
the soybean farms in six bushels for the 2008/09 marketing year that recently
ended on August 31, smashing the previous record by over
Midwest states to view
10%. Soybean exports in the last year exceeded the entire
the progress of this year amount of soybeans produced in Kentucky and its seven
soybean harvest. The border states of Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, West Virginia,
companies represented Virginia, and Tennessee.
by these team members
purchase over $5 billion The key export market for U.S. soybean farmers continues
in U.S. soybeans annually. to be China with a total of 686 million bushels exported
last year. China consumption increased an unbelievable
40% from the previous year and now China imports one of
every five rows of soybeans grown in the U.S. The Chinese
feed industry is the main consumer of these U.S. soybeans
as China has the worlds’ largest swine, poultry, and
aquaculture or farmed fish industries.
The soybean checkoff is hard at work in this vital market
for U.S. farmers providing technical assistance to these
livestock industries to increase their utilization of soybean
meal. China’s feed industry doubled in size during the last
fifteen years—however, thanks in part to soybean checkoff
programs, the use of soybean meal in animal feed grew six
Southern Illinois soybean times as fast as general feed production.
farmer Doug Winter met with
After China, other large whole soybean markets include
a Chinese soybean buying Mexico importing 113 million bushels and Japan importing
team to discuss yield and 88 million bushels to maintain their place as the second
quality of this year’s harvest. and third largest markets for U.S. soybean farmers.
Indonesia and Egypt complete the top five markets for U.S.
soybean exports.
Whole soybeans represent the majority of U.S. soy exports
but soybean meal and soybean oil exports help total soy
exports reach an equivalent of 1.6 million bushels or
approximately 54% of all U.S. soybean production. Major
markets for U.S. soymeal include Mexico, Canada, and the
Philippines helping reach a total equivalent of 309 million
bushels. Major markets for U.S. soybean oil include India
and Mexico with total exports at 810,000 metric tons.
As the 2009 harvest is under way, U.S. soybean farmers
can rest assured they’re well represented in overseas
markets. The soybean checkoff is promoting U.S. soy in
over eighty countries helping build strong relationships
between international buyers and the U.S. soy industry and
increasing the use of soy in both human food and animal
feed on a global scale.
www.kysoy.org
Market
From Farm toriver transportation system
The importance of a reliable
With less than one percent of our in long-term transportation cost has This system saves consumers millions
nation’s gross domestic product being become more important all along the of dollars annually by transporting
devoted to infrastructure, we may be marketing chain. commodities cheaper than by truck or
facing a transportation problem that rail. One barge can transport 52,500
would inhibit getting our soybeans to In an effort to educate farmers first hand bushels of grain compared to 810
our customers in a cost effective way. of the importance of infrastructure, bushels transported by large semi
especially the Locks and Dams on the truck. In terms of units, one barge
Efficiency is key. The price a farmer Ohio River, the Indiana Soybean Alliance can transport the same amount of
receives is significantly impacted by the and the Indiana Corn Marketing Council, soybeans as 15 jumbo hopper cars
efficiency of our transportation system. sponsored in part by the Kentucky and 58 semi trucks.
And the impact of our transportation Soybean Promotion Board, took
system on a farmer’s income is growing. participants on an Ohio River Tour. According to the Soybean
As domestic transportation costs rise Transportation Coalition (STC), major
and as reliability of service declines, The Monongahela and Allegheny Rivers factors affecting cost in the barge
our customers – both domestic and join at Pittsburgh, Pa. to form the Ohio industry include:
international – will increasingly turn River. From there, the Ohio flows 981 • High price of steel, driven by
to our competitors to satisfy their miles to Cairo, Ill., where it empties into Chinese demand, which makes it
needs. Our nation’s demand for freight, the Mississippi River. In its course, the expensive to build new barges
which includes agricultural products, Ohio River borders six states and 72 • Age of the barge fleet and
is expected to increase by 60 to 70 counties, dropping 450 feet in elevation. reluctance of barge companies
percent over the next 10 years. to take old barges out of service;
The Ohio River and its navigable
tributaries move approximately 280 new barges are expensive and
The transportation sector represents
million tons of cargo each year, which the companies can earn more by
an important segment of the industry.
keeping old barges in service
Transportation covers the cost of is more than what moves through the
delivering soybeans for every segment Panama Canal annually. The 280 • Increased demand for barge freight
of the marketing chain from the farm million tons of cargo consists primarily driven by ethanol and imports of
to the end customer. The cost of of coal and coke (a coal byproduct inter-modal goods from Asia
transporting soybean is passed down used for fuel) at 56.6%. The food & • Locks and dams on the river system
each stage of the marketing chain. farm products sector makes up 6.2% of that are old and too small.
As cost have risen, the ability to lock the annual cargo. • High fuel prices
Courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District
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With rising fuel costs, efficient
transportation has never been more The Missouri • After the first
important to Kentucky’s agriculture and Soybean yield check has
industry sectors. On one gallon of fuel, Association (MSA) been recorded, the
one ton of soybeans can be moved is announcing a producer or qualified
59 miles by semi, 202 miles by a 100 new club, a club any judge must contact
unit train or a remarkable 514 miles soybean farmer would the 100 Bushels Club by
by a 15 barge tow. want to be a member of— calling 573-821-6240. A certified
the 100 Bushels Club. Farmers judge (soybean specialist or
For more information on farm to across the nation are encouraged agronomist) will then be contacted
market transportation please visit to keep an eye on their yield to confirm the 100-bushel yield
www.soytransportation.org. with a recheck. The results of the
monitors this fall, especially in fields
The STC is a farmer-funded and recheck will constitute the final
where production may be pushing
farmer-led organization comprised of qualifying yield.
triple digits.
a group of state soybean organizations,
the American Soybean Association Inductees of the club will be • State-certified scales and/or
(ASA) and the United Soybean honored at the Commodity Classic weigh wagons must be used
Board (USB). The goal of the STC is to in Anaheim, California in 2010. There for all measuring and weighing
position the soybean industry to they will receive an elite 100 Bushels processes. On-farm scales may
benefit from a transportation system Club blazer. be used if they are state certified
that delivers cost effective, reliable and and the qualified judge weighs
competitive service. The guidelines are simple: the harvested soybeans.
If interested in taking a barge tour next • The yield check area must be • Verification of yields is the
fall you may email KSPB Executive over 4 acres total. A minimum of responsibility of and falls to the
Director Debbie Ellis at dellis@kysoy.org 2 acres must be harvested in a discretion of the 100 Bushel Club
or watch for announcements in the continuous block for each yield Certified Judges.
Kentucky Soy Scoop. check (there will be two checks).
• All applications become the
• A qualified judge must be property of the 100 Bushel Club
present to directly supervise and can be used at the discretion
the measurement, harvest and of the 100 Bushels Club.
weighing process. A qualified
Phillip Baird of Union County has
judge can be a county extension
the highest yield on record with the
agent, agricultural education
Kentucky Soybean Yield and Quality
instructor, senior staff person
Contest. In 2007 he submitted 94.01
of the Natural Resources
bushels per acre. We would like to
Conservation Service, Farm
strongly encourage Kentucky farmers
Credit Services Representative,
to push for 100 bushels to set a new
Farmers Home Administration
record and put Kentucky on the map
Representative, bank ag loan
nationally through this new program.
Kentucky soybean farmers were officer, private crop consultant,
able to see first hand the state or private college Farmers who believe their fields may
importance of river transportation agricultural staff, farm manager be capable of bearing yields of 100
on an Ohio River Barge Tour on accredited by the American bushels per acre should call the
the Belle of Louisville. From left: Society of Farm Managers, office Kentucky Soybean office at 1-800-
Gwyn Trumbo, KSPB Chairman manager of Consolidated Farm 232-6769 or the 100 Bushels Club at
Jack Trumbo, KSA Director Scott Service Agency or a retired person 573-821-6240 to arrange for proper
Beddow and his wife Annette. from one of these occupations. judging and verification.
www.kysoy.org
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permit # 138
PO Box 30
Princeton, KY 42445
Funded by the Kentucky
Soybean Promotion Board.
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Managed by the Kentucky
Soybean Association
InsIde thIs Issue:
1 the Kentucky Soybean
board Sponsors 2009
Soybean Rust Symposium
2 Kentucky Dairy Farms
continually improving cow
comfort
2 Soybean books at
Kentucky Public Libraries
3 Kentucky State Fair
4 biodiesel’s Demand for
Soybean oil Worth billions
to Farmers
4 u .S . Soybean Farmers
benefit From Record year
of exports
6 From Farm to Market:
the importance of a reliable
river transportation system
7 100 bushel club
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