Feb 20, 2019
As weeds take a greater toll on crop yields, the Maryland Soybean Board (MSB) is encouraging Mid-Atlantic farmers to take action to prevent the spread of herbicide resistant weeds. “If weeds are identified in their earliest stages, we can make a plan to control them...
Dec 18, 2018
Maryland’s Belinda Burrier was one of 12 returning directors sworn in to the United Soybean Board at its annual meeting Dec. 6 in St. Louis. A total of 19 farmer-directors were appointed by U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue. Burrier, of Union Bridge, and William...
Sep 13, 2018
(SALISBURY, MARYLAND) – September 13, 2018 – China’s tariff on U.S. soybeans is a hot topic, and although the soybean checkoff program does not engage in policy work, it has been working to soften the blow. About half of the U.S. soybean crop is exported, with...
Mar 28, 2018
Pest and disease management for soybeans is the focus for research projects funded by the Maryland Soybean Board for 2019. The board approved 16 projects for funding, totaling $200,814 in checkoff dollars invested. The Maryland Soybean Board administers soybean...
Jul 24, 2017
(SALISBURY, MARYLAND) – July 27, 2017 – After nearly four decades of service to the Maryland Soybean Board, Sandy Davis is retiring effective Sept. 30. Davis, who began her career with the soybean board March 3, 1980, has been executive director of the board since...
Jul 3, 2017
SALISBURY, MD. (July 3, 2017) – Got any bright ideas on how to use soybeans, or soy byproducts? If so, the Maryland Soybean Board would like to hear from you. The all-farmer board, which administers the national soybean checkoff program, in Maryland, is accepting...
