ANNAPOLIS, MD – June 10, 2025 – The Maryland Soybean Board (MSB) last week announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Department of Animal Health and Production (DAHP) under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. This significant agreement, signed during the trade team’s visit to the Maryland Department of Agriculture, marks a commitment to foster greater cooperation and strengthen trade relations between Maryland’s soybean industry and Vietnamese partners.
This strategic MOU, effective June 6, 2025, through December 2027, builds on an existing strong trade relationship, specifically aiming to foster robust business linkages and mutual agricultural development centered on Maryland soybeans and soy-based products between Maryland and Vietnam.
“Exports to growing markets like Vietnam are incredibly valuable to Maryland’s soybean industry, providing crucial demand and strengthening farm profitability,” said Maryland Soybean Board Director Tyler Rill, who signed the MOU on behalf of the organization. “This MOU is a strategic step to further cultivate these essential trade relationships and expand opportunities for our farmers and the broader agricultural sector.”
Director General Duong Tat Thang of the Department of Animal Health and Production signed the MOU on behalf of Vietnam.
This initiative highlights the Maryland Soybean Board’s ongoing dedication to promoting the growth and sustainability of the state’s soybean industry, fostering international partnerships that expand access to vital markets and contribute to mutual agricultural development.
About the Maryland Soybean Board: The Maryland Soybean Board directs the national soybean checkoff program within the state. MSB’s Board of Directors is made up of ten soybean farmers, each appointed for a three-year term, along with ex-officio members representing agribusiness, the Maryland Department of Agriculture, and the University of Maryland. Directors represent local soybean farmers as they serve on the board. The number of Directors serving each region is determined by the soybean production of the region.
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For More Information:
Danielle Bauer Farace, Executive Director
Maryland Soybean Board
443-812-4526 | danielle@mdsoy.com
www.mdsoy.com