John Butler, DirectorUnited Soybean Board (USB)
National Association of County Agricultural Agents
Aug. 11, 2011Overland Park, Kan.
Soybean Exports
• U.S. Soy Exports Tripled Since 1991
• About Every Other Row Exported
• China top market
Our No. 1 Customers• Animal Ag = 98% U.S. soybean meal
Supporting Meat & Poultry Exports
• Soybean Checkoff Supports– Pork Exports• Investments increased nearly 20%
– Poultry and Egg Exports• Investment increased by 50%
Production Research
High-Impact Research on Soybean Genome
Technology Transfer Program
• USB and state soybean boards• Partner with Universities• Share Information on Production
Research
Technology Transfer Program
New Uses for Soy
Checkoff Work Continues
Questions?