The Delaware Soybean Board administers the federal Soybean Checkoff, a 100% farmer-funded program, to benefit First State soybean farmers.
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Based on statistics from the United Soybean Board’s “Soy Sustainability” report released in early 2017, Delaware soybean farmers produced 5.5 million bushels on 175,000 acres, averaging 32 bushels per acre in 2010. By 2015, through the responsible use of technology and implementing efficiencies in how they farm, they were able to produce 6.9 million bushels on 173,000 acres, averaging 40 bushels per acre.
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In the wake of this weekend's tragedy, we’ve received many questions about grain bin rescue resources and what is currently available in our region.
Through partnerships between the Delaware Soybean Board, Delaware Farm Bureau, Maryland Soybean Board, Maryland Farm Bureau, Maryland Grain Producers, Horizon Farm Credit, and Nationwide—in collaboration with the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety—grain bin rescue tubes and critical safety training have been provided to local fire departments across Delaware and Maryland’s Eastern Shore.
These life-saving tools are strategically placed throughout the region to support emergency responders when every second counts. Many poultry company grain facilities also maintain rescue tubes on-site as an added layer of protection.
We also want to share that nominations for additional fire companies to receive grain bin rescue equipment and training are currently being accepted through April 30. You can submit a nomination here: bit.ly/4c6EQf5
The Delaware Soybean Board has previously explored placing this equipment directly on individual farms. However, we have been advised that without proper training, grain bin rescue tubes can do more harm than good. For that reason, this equipment is best placed in the hands of trained first responders who are equipped to use it safely and effectively in emergency situations.
We encourage farmers, employees, and family members to be aware of the locations of nearby rescue equipment and to review grain bin safety practices before entering bins or working around stored grain.
A list of grain bin rescue tubes currently available in Delaware and the Eastern Shore of Maryland is included below. For a full list of locations supported through this program, please visit: bit.ly/4c4a3zs
ETA: We have also received input of tubes located in Millsboro, Kent Special Operations Team, and Sussex Operation Team in Delaware, and Eldorado-Brookview on Maryland's Eastern Shore. Please continue sharing other locations you may know of so we can have a complete list.
Safety remains a shared responsibility. Continued awareness, preparation, and access to the right equipment can make a critical difference in preventing future tragedies.
📸: Training at Felton Community Fire Company, Inc., sponsored by the Delaware Soybean Board last summer.
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Our hearts and prayers are with the farm families impacted by last night’s tragedy. This heartbreaking loss is a sobering reminder of the risks farmers and agricultural workers face every day.
As we begin another growing season, the Delaware Soybean Board encourages everyone in our farming community to make safety a priority—on the road, in the field, and around equipment. Taking time for caution can save lives.
Please keep these families, their loved ones, and all those affected in your thoughts during this difficult time.
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The University of Delaware is gearing up for their 2026 Statewide Soybean Variety Trials. If you have a variety you’d like to enter in the trials, please consider filling out the form below. You can enter multiple varieties at $500 per entry (includes four locations).
Form - form.jotform.com/260425527770054
For any questions about the trials, please reach out to variety-trials@udel.edu.
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