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Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board

Photo of irrigation systemABOUT THE PROGRAM

The national soybean checkoff program was authorized by Congress with the 1990 Food, Agriculture, Conservation and Trade Act and collections began on Sept. 1, 1991. One-half of one percent of the net market price is collected at the first point of sale. Half of these funds are sent to the United Soybean Board to administer a national and international program of promotion/market development, research, consumer and industry information, and producer communication.

The United Soybean Board consists of soybean producers nominated by state boards and appointed by the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. The number of representatives allowed by each state is determined by the level of soybean production in that state. Arkansas has three representatives on the United Soybean Board:

  • Jerry Ford
  • David Feilke
  • Todd Allen

The remaining half of funds are kept in the state and used mostly to fund a program of research through the University of Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station. A small portion is used for administration and for other programs designed to enhance the Arkansas soybean industry. All funds kept in Arkansas are administered by the Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board.

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For additional information about any board-related activity contact:

Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board
ATTN: Brandy Carroll
P.O. Box 31
Little Rock, AR 72203-0031
Phone: 501-228-1268

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