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 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...
Two Growers Surpass 100 Bushels in Historic Delaware Soybean Contest
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The Delaware Soybean Board is pleased to announce the winners of the 2025 Delaware Soybean Yield Contest, recognizing soybean growers across the state for exceptional...
Strengthening Soy’s Voice and Value: Delaware Soybean Board Announces FY2026 Promotions Funding
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The Delaware Soybean Board (DSB) has approved a total of $124,273 in communications, promotions, and market-development projects for their 2026 fiscal year, reinforcing the...
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Did you know that the University of Delaware Extension updated their soybean insect scouting guide this past winter?
At this point in the season, farmers should be keeping an eye out for Bean Leaf Beetles in any emerged soybeans, while also looking for any signs of seedling damage from Seedcorn Maggots.
Check out article about which insects to look out for this week as soybean emerge: sites.udel.edu/weeklycropupdate/?p=27853
Read the full updated Soybean Insect Scouting Guide, here: www.udel.edu/content/dam/udelImages/canr/pdfs/extension/sustainable-agriculture/Insect-Control-in...
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Delaware Soybean Board is proud to partner with Nationwide to provide Grain Bin Rescue Tubes to Delaware Fire Companies. These tools are invaluable in our farming community.
Use the link below to nominate your local fire company to receive a Grain Bin Rescue Tube by April 30th!
bit.ly/4sV6BMD
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Sustainability is a priority for our soybean farmers. By implementing best management practices—such as cover cropping, crop rotation, and other management strategies—they protect natural resources while producing high-quality soybeans.
Through their environmental stewardship, U.S. soybean farmers have decreased their carbon footprint by 19% between 2019 and 2021. Since 1980, the average U.S. soy bushel has been grown using 48% fewer acres, 60% less irrigation, and 46% less energy. Greenhouse gas emissions per bushel have dropped 43%, and soil erosion has decreased by 34%.
Read more about soy sustainability by visiting USSoy.org!
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