The Delaware Soybean Board administers the federal Soybean Checkoff, a 100% farmer-funded program, to benefit First State soybean farmers.
Our mission is to improve the profitability of Delaware soybean farmers by conducting research, marketing and educational activities which result in a stronger soybean industry.
Five Ways Delaware Farmers are Excelling at Sustainability
When Delaware’s soybean farmers began planting this spring, they did so with the environment in mind.
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.
Research
The Delaware Soybean Board funds soybean research on an annual basis to support the viability and profitability of soybean farmers in Delaware.
Soy Products
Hundreds of different soy-biobased products are being offered today by American companies.
Yield Contest
It’s about more than bragging rights. It’s about discovering varieties and management choices that work for soybean growers in Delaware.
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Delaware Soybean Board Seeking Proposals for Communications & Promotion Projects
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The Delaware Soybean Board is now accepting proposals for communications and promotion projects for its 2027 fiscal year designed to benefit Delaware soybean farmers through...
Local Soybean Boards Seeking Candidates for National Board
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The Delaware and Maryland Soybean Boards are seeking qualified farmer-leaders to represent each state at the national level through open director positions on the United...
Delaware Soybean Board Supports Research to Address On-Farm Challenges
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The Delaware Soybean Board (DSB) has approved $65,940 in funding for research projects for the 2026 growing season. These strategic investments aim to maximize the value of...
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For three and a half decades, the Soy Checkoff has turned farmer investment into long-term demand growth across food, fuel, feed, and industrial markets.
By maintaining soy’s role in animal ag rations, growing human consumption of soy foods, accelerating new uses, strengthening infrastructure, and scaling biofuel adoption across transportation sectors, the Soy Checkoff continues building what’s next for U.S. Soy with measurable impact for farmers across the nation.
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Join the University of Delaware Extension and Horizon Farm Credit for their Young and Beginning Farmer Program!
Learn about important topics that any new and beginning farmers should consider when starting a farming business. The program is free of charge and lunch will be provided. But you must register.
Agenda and speakers:
▪ Introduction to Crop Insurance – Nate Bruce, Farm Business Management Specialist, University of Delaware
▪ Market Research and Analysis – Dr Kofi Britwum, Assistant Professor of Farm Management and Agricultural Economics, University of Delaware
▪ Know Your Lender – Ben Somers, Ag Relationship Manager Horizon Farm Credit
▪ Understanding Key Financial Statements – Rachel Eck, YBS Relationship Manager, Horizon Farm Credit
▪ Financial Considerations for Expanding the Operation – Maureen O’Shea Fitzgerald, Business Consultant, Blackbird Business Advisors
▪ Farm Business Tax Entities – Tracy Garofalo, Accountant, Top Notch Accounting
To register, please use the following link:
www.horizonfc.com/events/young-and-beginning-farmer-program-ud
For more information, please contact Nate Bruce at nsbruce@udel.edu or 302-362-7619
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Did you know? Nearly half of all traffic crashes occur on rural roads, even though only 19% of Americans live in rural areas.
This is why it is important to be mindful of slow moving vehicles (SMVs) while traveling on rural roads. SMVs have less visibility and take up more space than traditional passenger vehicles.
When riding on rural roads, remember to:
▪ Slow Down
▪ Assess Your Surroundings,
▪ and Move with Caution.
Find more rural road safety tips at findmedriving.com.
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