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4 Perspective: A Letter from the Chairman 6 New OSA Member Wins 50 Hours with Challenger Tractor

8 Ohio Soybean Association Celebrates 2014 Farm Bill Passage

10 Make Your Voice Heard in the Legislative Process

About the cover: The mission of 12 Ryan Rhoades of Marion County Named the Ohio Soybean Association (OSA) is to provide leadership Beck’s Young Farm Leader for Ohio’s soybean producers in promoting effective policies 14 Soybean Meal in Aquaculture and legislation to ensure a growing a profitable soybean industry. OSA is supported by 16 Columbus Will Host Bioproducts World almost 2,000 members, and Showcase and Conference Oct. 5-8 it is that membership support that allows the organization to represent the interests of its 17 Taste of Elegance Highlights Ohio Soybeans members at both the state and federal levels. Join today! 18 Ohio Soybean Council Foundation Awards 2014-2015 Scholarship Recipients

19 OSC and OSA Update Farmer-focused Website 20 Six Things Farmers Should Know About Seed Treatments

21 CommonGround Volunteers Discuss Food on Popular Morning Show

22 Cold Temperatures and the Potential for Insect Mortality on Soybeans

23 OSC Launches Education Website to Grow our Next Generation The Tradition Continues … Tune in to listen to Dale Minyo, Ohio’s most recognized farm broadcaster. www.ohioagnet.com

Spring 2014 Ohio Soybean News —3 Perspective SOYBEAN Bret Davis ASSOCIATION Ohio Soybean Association Chairman Delaware County soybean farmer

President A Letter From Jerry Bambauer, Auglaize County Chairman Bret Davis, Delaware County the Chairman First Vice President Tom Price, Putnam County Vice President y the time you receive this, I hope Ohio is Mike Heffelfinger, Van Wert County experiencing warmer temperatures that will Treasurer Jeff Roehm, Highland County set farmers up for good planting conditions Secretary inB the coming months. Adam Graham, Logan County Trustees The Ohio Soybean Association (OSA) Board of Trustees recently represented Allen Armstrong, Clark County John Buck, Marion County Ohio soybean farmers in developing the American Soybean Association (ASA) policy Amy Sigg Davis, Warren County direction for the next year at the 2014 Commodity Classic held in San Antonio, Texas. Dave Dotterer, Wayne County OSA brought many ideas to the table that were adopted by the national leadership. Caitlyn Heimerl, Licking County James Heimerl, Licking County Todd Hesterman, Henry County One policy involves the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Chad McIlvaine, Ross County ASA and OSA recognize the need to improve farm safety, but oppose any attempt by Lane Osswald, Preble County Bruce Simmons, Medina County the Department of Labor to expand OSHA to include farms with less than 10 employ- Bob Slicker, Stark County ees. Jeff Sollars, Fayette County Industry Affiliates Also considered a priority for OSA and ASA is the recent tax reform proposal Kathy Alvarez, Bunge N.A. Bill Tom, Trupointe Cooperative which includes wins and challenges for soybean farmers. OSA strongly supports the American Soybean Association Board measures proposed to allow farmers to continue utilizing cash-based accounting re- Representatives gardless of size. This accommodates the uncertain and potentially inconsistent nature Bret Davis Jerry Bambauer of farm incomes and crop values across multiple years. OSA also supports the pro- Jeff Sollars posed increase in revenues for investment in our waterways and highway transporta- Staff Credits tion infrastructure. One remaining concern involves the proposal’s elimination of the Adam Ward – Publisher Biodiesel Tax Credit. The Biodiesel Tax Credit provides many benefits including jobs, Jennifer Coleman – Editor Katie Bauer – Staff Writer economic development, diversity in our energy sources and reduction to greenhouse Judy Brent – Production Manager gas emissions. OSA continues to represent Ohio soybean farmers at the state and na- Carol Locker – Designer tional level and will continue lobbying on members behalf.

Ohio Soybean News is published six times a year by the I would also like to remind all OSA members to consider submitting an applica- Ohio Soybean Association, 918 Proprietors Rd., Suite tion or nominating someone for the Beck’s Young Farm Leader Program. OSA has A, Worthington, OH 43085 Phone: 614-476-3100. For address corrections contact Ohio Soybean News at 918 partnered with Beck’s Hybrids to recognize Ohio soybean farmers and their involve- Proprietors Road, Suite A, Worthington, Ohio 43085. Web address: www.soyohio.org ment with the industry. You can apply online at www.soyohio.org/becksyoungfarm- E-mail: [email protected] leader or nominate someone by contacting Adam Ward at [email protected]. This is Comments and statewide news articles should be sent to the above address. Advertising space reservations the second year of the program and there are still three more quarters and many eligi- must be made by the first of the month preceding ble soybean farmers in Ohio that should be recognized. One of the Beck’s Young Farm publication. In consideration of the acceptance of advertisement, the agency and the advertiser must, Leaders will be selected as the 2014 Beck’s Young Farm Leader of the Year and receive in respect of the contents of the advertisement, a trip for two ($2,000 value) to the 2015 Commodity Classic in Phoenix, Arizona. indemnify and save the publisher harmless against any expense arising from claims or actions against the publisher because of the publication of the content of I hope you have a safe and productive planting season. the advertisement. For Advertising Information Call: Tom Shearing Advertising Sales Manager Phone: 585-476-2426

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This message brought to you by Ohio soybean farmers and their checkoff. SOYBEAN ASSOCIATION New OSA SOY TALK Member Wins A Market View At this time of year, most farmers are anxiously looking forward to 50 Hours with the preparations required for putting the 2014 crop in the ground. While those efforts are necessary, now isn’t the time for farmers to neglect marketing the crop that may still be in the bin. Challenger Soybean production in 2013 totaled 3.29 billion bushels, up eight percent from 2012. Dow AgroSciences grain leader Larry Stenberg Tractor says soybean carryover as of Aug. 31, 2014 is forecast to be at 150 million bushels, which is tight and why the market is inverted. By Jennifer Coleman However, only about two-thirds of the 2013 soybean crop has been sold. With large soybean crops expected in both Argentina and he Ohio Soybean Association (OSA) and Ohio Ag Brazil and anticipated soybean acreage increases in the United Equipment recently announced that Chris Pugh won States, the stage is set for prices to continue a downward trend. 50 hours with an MT600 Series Challenger tractor. Stenberg says a strong TThis promotion allowed all new OSA members who signed crop in Argentina and an anticipated record crop “Now isn’t the time up by March 1 to be entered in a drawing to win free hours in Brazil could encourage for farmers to with the tractor. Chris’s name was selected last week during buyers like China to cancel the 2014 Commodity Classic in San Antonio, Texas. U.S. soybean orders and neglect marketing “I would like to thank OSA and Ohio Ag Equipment buy elsewhere to get lower the crop that may for offering this exciting promotion to new members,” said cost beans. Cancelling Pugh. “I believe being a member of OSA offers many advan- orders would surely drive still be in the bin.” U.S. prices down. tages to the current and future generations of Ohio soybean farmers.” Long term, Stenberg is bearish on beans. He says many farmers are in denial about the trend in crop prices. Taking this and other opportunities to promote the work it does on behalf of its members is extremely important to “My biggest fear is that we plant 91 million acres of corn and 81 OSA. million acres of soybeans and by July, American farmers will still have large volumes of the 2013 crop unsold and very little of the “I want to congratulate Chris on winning the tractor 2014 crop,” Stenberg says. “If we get a normal crop year, then which was only possible thanks to the great partnership farmers will have to sell what they produced last year and many will we have with Ohio Ag Equipment,” said Jerry Bambauer, have done nothing about this year’s crop. It’s a giant vacuum that OSA president and soybean farmer from Auglaize County. pulls prices down.” “Ohio soybean checkoff dollars cannot legally be used to Many trend lines point to soybean prices heading down, with lobby, so it is vital that all Ohio soybean farmers sign up to November 2014 beans right around $11 per bushel. If U.S. be a member of OSA. We work on the legislative issues that carryover stocks double to 300 million bushels as some anticipate, are most important to you, but without your support, we beans could drop as low as $9 by next November. can’t continue that work.” Stenberg points to wildcards such as South American weather In addition to OSA’s partnership with Ohio Ag Equip- and yields, domestic demand and exports, China’s demand for ment for new members, OSA offers a variety of membership soybeans, EPA’s impact on the Renewable Fuels Standards (RFS) as factors that could dramatically impact the price of corn and incentives including the Seed Incentive Program, biodiesel soybeans in the coming year. rebates, discounts at participating companies and subscrip- He advises that farmers should be ready to sell when markets tions to Ohio agriculture publications. All OSA members dictate. “Farmers need to be selling old crop rallies, and new crop, automatically become members of the American Soybean sell on the bounces. Don’t be the last one to the party, go out and Association and receive those benefits as well. market your crop.” “We would like to congratulate Chris on winning the use of an MT600 Challenger tractor,” said Kelly Love, Vice President of Ohio Ag Equipment. “We at Ohio Ag Equip- ment are dedicated to enhancing our partnership with Ohio Brought to you by: agriculture and are happy to support the Ohio Soybean As- sociation.” To learn more about OSA membership and to sign up, visit www.soyohio.org/membership today! u 6— Ohio Soybean News Spring 2014 Fall 2013 Ohio Soybean News —7 SOYBEAN Building Membership and Grassroots Advocacy ASSOCIATION Ohio Soybean Association Celebrates 2014 Farm Bill Passage By Katie Bauer fter advocacy by the Ohio export promotion done under the For- Soybean Association (OSA), eign Market Development (FMD) and American Soybean Association Market Access Program (MAP) on which (ASA)A and other farm groups, the time soybeans depend as the nation’s top farm and energy paid off as the passage of the export; and key energy programs, includ- Agricultural Act of 2014, most commonly ing the Biodiesel Education Program and called the farm bill, brought relief to many a strengthened Biobased Markets Pro- farmers across the United States. gram. Additionally, the bill consolidates The bill includes a choice between a ing and production distortions that could 23 previous conservation programs into revenue program that covers both price trigger new challenges from the World 13, while focusing conservation efforts on and yield losses with county and farm lev- Trade Organization. working lands. el options, and a price support program, In addition to the risk management “Soybeans are an important part of which allows the optional purchase of framework, the bill also secures several Ohio’s economy and the top agricultural insurance coverage under a Supplemen- other OSA and ASA priorities: agricul- export for the state,” said Jerry Bambauer, tal Coverage Option (SCO).The bill also tural research programs, including the OSA president and soybean farmer from eliminates Direct Payments while main- Agriculture and Food Research Initia- Auglaize County. “The farm bill will pro- taining decoupled farm support programs tive (AFRI) and the new Foundation for vide market stability and certainty for that will minimize the possibility of plant- Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR); Ohio soybean farmers.” I WILL TAKE ACTION AGAINST HERBICIDE-RESISTANT WEEDS. I will know my weeds. When they grow. When they pollinate. And I will stop them before they go to seed. I will take action in the ﬁ eld and do whatever it takes to give my crops the upper hand against weeds. I will take action with careful herbicide management and use multiple herbicide sites of action, because every action counts. I will take action because it’s my bottom line. It’s not about this year or the next. It’s about the long term. I will take action. This time. For all time.

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8—OHSR_HFPG_ACTION_SPRING.indd Ohio Soybean News 1 Spring2/26/14 10:56 2014 AM Benefits of the 2014 Farm Bill Provides an adequate and flexible farm reform that will make programs more rel- ther USDA’s research mission. safety net, including improvements to crop evant and more defensible while not tying insurance and a choice between price-based them to current-year plantings. Also allows Maintains authorizations and fund- and revenue-based risk management tools. producers to update payment yields. ing levels for export promotion, including Includes a revenue program which covers the Foreign Market Development (FMD) both price and yield losses, with county and Strengthens crop insurance by mak- Program and the Market Access Program farm level options, and a price support pro- ing enterprise units permanent, authoriz- (MAP). gram which allows the optional purchase ing a new Supplemental Coverage Option of insurance coverage under Supplemental (SCO), and providing a 10 percentage point Provides nearly $900 million in mandato- Coverage Option (SCO). increase in premium support to beginning ry funding for key energy programs, includ- farmers and ranchers. ing the Biodiesel Education Program and a Reforms Title I support by eliminating strengthened Biobased Markets Program. controversial Direct Payments while main- Consolidates 23 previous conservation taining decoupled farm support programs programs into 13, and focuses conservation Continues the combined authorization of (both price and revenue) that will minimize efforts on working lands. both agricultural and nutrition programs, a the possibility of planting and production linkage that has been essential in enacting distortions that could trigger new WTO Maintains authorizations for important every farm bill since 1974. challenges. agricultural research programs, including AFRI, as well as including a new Founda- Achieves net savings of $24 billion over Allows producers to either maintain ex- tion for Food and Agriculture Research ten years, primarily from the elimination isting crop acreage base or to reallocate their (FFAR) which will provide a structure and of Direct Payments, making agriculture the current base to reflect average acres planted mandatory funding for new public/private only sector that has contributed to deficit to covered commodities in 2009-2012 – a partnerships and investments that will fur- reduction in the 113th Congress. u

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During these winter months, it is important to set aside Palmer amaranth is another topic farmers should time to start thinking about plans for the upcoming be concerned about. Loux continues, “Palmer amaranth growing season. There are several things for soybean is extremely aggressive and can take over a field.” OSU farmers to think about, but two important topics that Extension has also developed a “Pigweed I.D.” poster to should not go unnoticed are thinking help farmers identify Palmer amaranth about managing marestail and if they believe it is present in their field. preventing Palmer amaranth. Mark These are just a few topics Loux, OSU extension specialist, weed farmers should keep on their mind as science, encourages farmers, “For we enter another growing season. It is consistent control of marestail, it is important to remember resources like important farmers understand the OSU Extension that rationale for their program.” There are can help with any resources available to help in making questions related to the best management decisions this soybean production. winter. One resource is the marestail fact sheet, “Control of Marestail in No-till Soybeans,” that can be found online on Ohio State Extension’s website.

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Spring 2014 Ohio Soybean News —9 The Ohio Soybean Association is the only sponsoring association partnered Ohio Soybean Association with Growers National Co-op (GNC) in Ohio. Through GNC, members have the opportunity to choose to participate in exclusive benefit opportunities administered by Hudson Insurance Group and take advantage of other cost- SOYBEAN Building Membership and Grassroots Advocacy saving programs. ASSOCIATION Building Membership and For more information about GNC, please contact the GNC office at Grassroots Advocacy 308/284-0912 or visit them online at www.growersnationalcoop.com. Checkoff Dollars Cannot Be Used to Lobby Make Your Voice For more information about OSA visit Heard in the www.soyohio.org/membership, Legislative Process ow is the time to renew your Ohio Soybean Asso- or call 888-SOY-OHIO. ciation (OSA) membership and encourage others to join. The mission of OSA is to provide leader- shipN for Ohio’s soybean producers in promoting effective policies and legislation to ensure a growing a profitable soybean industry. OSA is supported by almost 2,000 members, and it is that membership support that allows the organization to represent the interests of its members at both the state and federal levels. OSA works closely with its national affiliate, the American Soybean Association (ASA). When you join OSA, you will automatically become a member of ASA as well. You have the option of becom- ing a one-year ($80), three-year ($205) or lifetime ($1,000) member of OSA, and will enjoy some great member benefits, including a seed discount through the Seed Incentive Program. Soybean checkoff dollars, managed by the Ohio Soy- bean Council, cannot be used for lobbying and legislative activities — which is why it is vital to have your support through membership, so your voice on policy issues affect- ing the soybean industry is loud and clear in Columbus and Washington, D.C. Visit www.soyohio.org/membership to join or renew your membership today!

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10— Ohio Soybean News Spring 2014 2014 Ohio Soybean Association Ohio Soybean Association Membership Application Member Benefits • 10% discount on one-time purchase at Tractor Supply Name: ______Company† Farm/Company:______• 10% discount on all in-stock merchandise & 20% off safety items at any participating JD Equipment Address:______locations † • Rebate coupon for $.05/gallon up to 2,000 gallons of City:______soy biodiesel† State:______• Subscription to Ohio’s Country Journal*† • 6 issues of the Ohio Soybean News magazine*† Zip:______• 9 issues of the Ohio Leader Letter — OSA’s member- County:______only newsletter*† • NEW MEMBERS: Discounted subscription of $20 to Phone:______Fastline Publications*† Fax:______† 3-year membership incentive *1-year membership incentive Email:______

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Spring 2014 Ohio Soybean News —11 SOYBEAN Building Membership and Grassroots Advocacy ASSOCIATION Ryan Rhoades of Marion County Named Beck’s Young Farm Leader By Katie Bauer Ryan Rhoades Aside from family life and farming, Ryan is involved with Fite Memorial Bap- tist Church in Marion, Ohio and currently ust north of Delaware County lies serves as county committee member for the Rhoades Farms where Ryan Rhoades Delaware County office of the Farm Service Joperates a grain and livestock operation Agency. He believes there are many chal- alongside his father, Wendell, mother, Janet, lenges and opportunities facing agriculture, wife, Amanda and full-time employee, Dave and embracing change will be an important Peterson. factor in whatever the future holds. Ryan, a third generation farmer, was “One long-term goal would be to see recently selected as the first quarter winner soybean yields increase by embracing tech- of the 2014 Beck’s Young Farm Leader Pro- nology, production practices and research gram. Currently in its second year, the Beck’s to gain a bigger spotlight in today’s cropping Young Farm Leader Program is designed to system,” said Ryan. “Soybeans are a chal- showcase the hard work, dedication and lenging and unpredictable cash crop with leadership of young Ohio farmers. huge potential in yield, exports and remain “The Ohio Soybean Association (OSA) a strong protein source around the world.” is proud to recognize Ryan and his involve- “I also think it’s important to address ment with the soybean industry,” said Jerry any public concerns about soybean farmers Bambauer, OSA president and soybean and how we produce our crop,” added Ryan. farmer from Auglaize County. “Through the “With approximately three generations of Beck’s Young Farm Leader program, OSA America’s families removed from the farm, and Beck’s Hybrids aim to recognize young this will continue to be a growing issue. How Ohio farmers like Ryan who are commit- we engage the public will be critical going ted to advancing the industry. We want all Dave with the grain marketing managed by forward.” OSA members to encourage a young farmer Wendell. Janet and Amanda primarily han- Beck’s Young Farm Leaders are chosen in their community to apply for the Beck’s dle all the book work to run the farm. by a selection committee consisting of OSA Young Farm Leader Program.” “It most certainly is a team effort for our and Beck’s Hybrids representatives. Ryan discovered his passion for agri- farm and there is never a dull moment or “As we enter the second year of our part- culture from a young age and went on to not enough work to be done,” added Ryan. nership with OSA on the Beck’s Young Farm graduate from Wilmington College in 2002 “I wouldn’t trade it for the world and am Leader program, we are excited to recognize where he studied Agriculture and Spanish. happy with the direction we decided to take Ryan Rhoades as the first quarter winner for Until the winter of 2011, Ryan’s farm oper- on our operation two winters ago. Like any 2014,” said Bruce Kettler, Director of Public ated as an LLC. It was then that he joined his business, there have been some struggles, Relations at Beck’s Hybrids. “One exciting father’s operation to become Rhoades Farms but I hope someday my children have the aspect of the applications for this quarter in a general partnership. Together, they cur- opportunity to farm.” is that we are seeing more applications and rently grow 2,300 acres of soybeans, corn Ryan and his wife Amanda currently growing depth to the applicants. Ryan con- and wheat rotation and manage a livestock have three children, Hanah (7), Stone (4), tinues to exemplify the community involve- operation in Marion County. The day-to- Olive (2) and are expecting a fourth child in ment and dedication that the program in- day operations are performed by Ryan and July. tended to highlight.” u

12— Ohio Soybean News Spring 2014 2014 Beck’s Young Farm Leader Program Apply or Nominate Someone Today! If you or someone you know is interested in learning more or applying, visit www.soyohio.org/ becksyoungfarmleader. If you would like to nominate someone, please contact Adam Ward at [email protected]. Guidelines: All applications postmarked Growers must be between the by the following dates will The 2014 Beck’s ages of 21 and 45. be considered. Applications Young Farm Any soybean grower may will carry over to subsequent apply for the Beck’s Young Leader quarters for consideration, Leader of the Year Program; selected participants are but will not carry over to will receive a trip required to have a current Ohio the 2015 Beck’s Young Farm for two ($2,000 Soybean Association membership. Leader Program. Applicants are not required to May 1, 2014: value) to the 2015 grow Beck’s Hybrids products to be 2nd Quarter Applications Due Commodity Classic eligible to win. August 1, 2014: Applicants should demonstrate an 3rd Quarter Applications Due in Phoenix, Arizona. interest in pursuing leadership roles October 31, 2014: within the soybean industry. 4th Quarter Applications Due

IREDUCE WILL THE WEED SEEDS IN MY SOIL. I will take action against herbicide-resistant weeds. I will know my weeds. I will target their strengths and exploit their weaknesses. Escapees don’t stand a chance. I will seek them out and take them down before they go to seed. Because fewer seeds today mean fewer weeds tomorrow.

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SpringOHSR_HFPG_WEEDSEED_SPRING.indd 2014 1 Ohio Soybean2/26/14 News 10:59 — AM13 As soybean meal content increases in fish feedstock has such an attractive high- diets due to the high protein content of soy, protein feature, it provides an opportunity the fish feed becomes more sustainable for soybean farmers to play an important and affordable. Since no other agricultural role within this emerging market.

Why aquaculture in Ohio?

Global fish demand continues to increase leading to a growing aquaculture industry (60 m tons/year, 2010). 1974 2014

Global fish consumption has nearly doubled in the last 40 years.

Wild fish capture has leveled off due to decreasing wild stocks and high scrutiny.

Why do soybeans & fish farming go together?

By replacing a percentage, or all, of the fish meal with soybean meal, aquaculture becomes more sustainable, both economically and environmentally. Key Ohio Resource: The OSU South Center Soybean meal costs less than most animal meals, including fish meal. Laura Tiu | [email protected] Soybean meal provides a consistent product to fish farmers, which allows consistent quality, size, and supply of fish and shrimp in the value chain.

For more information please contact: Fish require less feed per pound of meat produced than any other food consumption animal. Barry McGraw Ohio Soybean Council 614-476-3100 14—Soy Ohio based Soybean aquaculture News feed information: www.indianasoybean.com Spring 2014 www.soyohio.org What’s happening in Ohio? Research funded by the Ohio Soybean Council is focused on higher utilization of soybean meal. A few of the research projects are:

Removing anti-nutritional carbohydrates from soybean meal to improve the health and growth of fish.

Developing analytical methods to determine the amount of anti-nutritional carbohydrates present within fish feed.

Identifying processing techniques to prepare different kinds of fish feed.

Determining the impact of soybean meal on aquaculture production and food safety.

Conducting research to breed perch that will eat more soybean meal and have improved growth.

Ohio farms: In 2012, 216 farms had aquaculture permits, a 25 percent growth since 2010.

87 percent of aquaculture farms in Ohio plan to maintain or expand production in the next five years.

Popular Aquaculture Fish

Yellow Perch Bluegill Freshwater Shrimp Baitfish Largemouth Bass Tilapia

Key Ohio Resource: The OSU South Center Laura Tiu | [email protected]

For more information please contact: Barry McGraw Ohio Soybean Council 614-476-3100 Spring 2014 www.soyohio.org Ohio Soybean News —15 Investing Checkoff Dollars

What? The inaugural Bioproducts Columbus Will World Showcase & Conference will be held October 5-8, 2014 in Columbus, Ohio. The Ohio Bioproducts Host Bioproducts Innovation Center at The Ohio State University will host the Showcase. OBIC seeks to promote World Showcase and the biobased materials and products industry. While OBIC has historically promoted the industry through cluster development Conference Oct. 5-8 strategies to accelerate bioproducts commercialization, it is now he Bioproducts World Show- mercial buyers at this event to advance the expanding through this new event case and Conference — a first- marketing of a range of bio-based prod- in 2014. of-its-kind event to accelerate ucts. the manufacturing, distribu- “The Ohio Soybean Council (OSC) Why? tion and use of bio-based products — will and soybean checkoff has long supported Showcase innovative, biobased T products in a single event for key be held Oct. 5-8 at the Greater Columbus the bioproduct industry, specifically soy- decision makers and procurement Convention Center and Hilton Hotel in based bioproducts,” said Keith Roberts, officials from commercial and downtown Columbus, Ohio. chair of the OSC New Uses committee government entities Presented by the Ohio Bioproducts and soybean farmer from Marion County. Features of the event will Innovation Center (OBIC) at The Ohio “Today, you’ll find soy-based bioproducts include educational sessions State University, the event will bring to- in everything from cleaning products to with industry experts and a trade gether leaders from across the emerging carpet backing, paint to foam for auto show showcasing the future of the bio-based products industry to support seats and furniture, ink toner and skin bioproducts industry. consumer and corporate demand for care products. The Bioproducts World these products, facilitating business rela- Showcase and Conference is a great op- Benefits to exhibiting and/or tionships and contracts. portunity to highlight and advance the attending: The conference program has been soy bioproduct industry.” • Strengthening of the biobased designed to emphasize procurement, To learn more about the industry for increased growth of product manufacturing, and bio-based Bioproducts World Showcase and stable jobs. feedstocks, with each session featur- Conference and register, visit www. • Leveraged and expanded ing professional speakers. Manufacturers bioproductsworld.org. u market opportunities among will have the opportunity to showcase the suppliers, purchasers, and virtues of their bioproducts with target Biobased entrepreneurs. market buyers and procurement officials, Product • Increased trade both nationally said OBIC Director Dennis Hall. Manufacturers and internationally. “Our market research indicates that • Increased awareness consumers would purchase bio-based of biobased purchasing products if more were available,” Hall opportunities among the said. “The Bioproducts World Showcase Biobased “Magnet” public. Procurement and Conference will facilitate the type Material • Increased awareness O cials & among industry and of commercialization activities that in- Producers Buyers government procurement crease awareness and speed the adoption officials. of bioproducts.” • Many photo ops and Success in the bioproducts industry “Conventional” Public Relations opportunities starts with knowing your customers, Hall Product Manufacturers & to showcase the benefits of the said. OBIC will focus on the needs of both biobased economy public procurement officials and com- Entrepreneurs

16— Ohio Soybean News Spring 2014 Bioproducts World Showcase and Conference Schedule of Events (as of Feb. 14, 2014) 2:00 - 5:00 Showcase (exhibits) with dessert SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5 2:00 - 5:00 Mini Information Sessions in Showcase hall 7:00 - 9:00 Special Evening Event (By Invitation Only) 5:45 - 6:55 Reception & discussions in Showcase hall MONDAY, OCTOBER 6 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8 Deep Dive Workshops 8:00 - 10:00 Showcase exhibits open • State, federal & private procurement processes 8:30 - 11:30 Education sessions (specific topics to be • Bioproducts trends and basics announced). Educational tracks are: • Branding & content marketing to increase sales • Procurement: potential professional buyers’ 11:45 - 1:25 Kickoff lunch & presentation needs in purchasing bioproducts 1:30 - 4:30 Showcase (exhibits) with dessert • Product Manufacturing: Business challenges of 1:30 - 5:00 Mini Information Sessions in Showcase hall 10:15 - 10:40 bioproduct manufacturers • Feedstocks: Understanding the challenges 5:45 - 6:55 Reception & discussions in Showcase hall & future needs to support the bio-products TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7 industry. • Special Interests: Other topics relating to the 8:30 - 10:30 Showcase exhibits open world of bioproducts 8:30 - 10:30 Mini Information Sessions in Showcase hall Education sessions (specific topics to be Education sessions (specific topics to be announced). Educational tracks are: announced). Educational tracks are: • Procurement: potential professional buyers’ • Procurement: potential professional buyers’ needs in purchasing bioproducts needs in purchasing bioproducts • Product Manufacturing: Business challenges of • Product Manufacturing: Business challenges of 10:45 - 11:20 bioproduct manufacturers 10:45 - 11:10 bioproduct manufacturers • Feedstocks: Understanding the challenges • Feedstocks: Understanding the challenges & future needs to support the bio-products & future needs to support the bio-products industry. industry. • Special Interests: Other topics relating to the • Special Interests: Other topics relating to the world of bioproducts world of bioproducts 11:30 - 1:15 Closing Lunch & presentation 11:50 - 1:30 Lunch & presentation Taste of Elegance Highlights Ohio Soybeans By Katie Bauer soy foods and the Ohio soybean industry. he Ohio Soybean Council (OSC) and Highlighting the Tsoybean checkoff recently partnered event was a competition with the Ohio Pork Producers Council to between some of Ohio’s connect farmers, legislators and chefs at the elite chefs. Chef Todd Taste of Elegance event hosted by the Ohio McDunn, Executive Chef Pork Producers Council. of Lakeview Café at Scott’s Animal agriculture, including pork, Miracle-Gro consumes 98 percent of all U.S. soybean Co. took top Kevin Flax, OSC board meal, making livestock and poultry farmers honors at the member and soybean farmer from Clark the number one customer for soybean Ohio Pork County presents the farmers. OSC works to find investment Council’s opportunities that will ensure the long- Chef Par Excellence Taste of Award to Chef Todd term stability of the livestock and poultry Elegance chef industries, as well as maintain the demand McDunn, Executive Chef competition, of Lakeview Café at for soybean meal as feed. earning the Scott’s Miracle-Gro Co. Lodge was selected Premier Chef. A Taste of Elegance’s evening began with coveted Chef Among those in attendance were, guests receiving white gloves and a pork Par Excellence Award and People’s Choice Senate President Keith Faber, Speaker of the chop. After sampling assorted cheeses and Award. Chef Michael Koenig, Executive Ohio House William G. Batchelder, Senate appetizers, they were invited to taste samples Chef of Latitude 41 in Columbus, was Agriculture Chairman Cliff Hite and Ohio from each of the chef’s three-course menus. named Superior Chef while Matt Rapposelli, Department of Agriculture Director David OSC supplied soy desserts to promote Executive Chef of Hocking Hills Dining Daniels. u Spring 2014 Ohio Soybean News —17 Investing Checkoff Dollars

passion for agricultural or business communications. An additional $5,000 Bhima Ohio Soybean Council Vijayendran Scholarship was awarded and designed to encourage students to pursue majors that lead to future innovations in Foundation Awards 2014- biobased materials and their commercialization. 2015 Scholarship Recipients In addition to undergraduate scholarships, two graduate students conducting By Katie Bauer soybean research were awarded $5,000 each. he future of Ohio’s soybean in- “I would like to congratulate all of the dustry is dependent on the next 2014-2015 OSCF scholarship winners,” generation of thinkers such as un- said Amy Sigg Davis, Ohio Soybean Coun- dergraduateT and graduate students attend- cil board member and soybean farmer ing Ohio colleges and universities. In fact, from Warren County who also serves on agriculture is the leading industry in Ohio the scholarship selection committee. “Ev- with one in every seven jobs related to ag- ery year we look forward to seeing what riculture. It is for this reason that the Ohio the students will accomplish as they pursue Soybean Council Foundation (OSCF) to full-time students enrolled at an Ohio careers in the field of agriculture and make awards students who are preparing to take college or university. advancements to the soybean industry.” on careers in a variety of agriculturally-re- Seven undergraduate students were To learn more about the OSCF scholar- lated fields with scholarships towards their awarded $3,000 scholarships, including the ship program, visit www.soyohio.org. academic endeavors. Farmer, Lumpe and McClelland Excellence Congratulations to the 2014-2015 Now in its 7th year, the OSCF scholar- in Communications Scholarship founded to Ohio Soybean Council Foundation Schol- ships were awarded on a competitive basis provide resources to young people with a arship Winners! Undergraduate Winners Name School Hometown Major Award Food Science & $5,000 Bhima Vijayendran Hillary Hall The Ohio State University Marysville, Ohio Technology Scholarship Agricultural $3,000 Farmer, Lumpe & Meghan Bennett The Ohio State University Houston, Ohio Communication McClelland Scholarship Bowling Green, Agribusiness and Emily Limes The Ohio State University $3,000 Ohio Applied Economics Agricultural Kelly Fager The Ohio State University Wauseon, Ohio $3,000 Communication Agricultural Stacie Seger The Ohio State University Fort Loramie, Ohio $3,000 Communication Agribusiness and Summer McCracken The Ohio State University Anna, Ohio $3,000 Applied Economics Agribusiness and Sarah Peterson The Ohio State University Sabina, Ohio $3,000 Applied Economics Washington Court Agricultural Jordan Bonham The Ohio State University $3,000 House, Ohio Communication

Graduate Winners Grace Bluck ($5,000) of Clarksburg, ent management practices to determine current research focuses on the conversion Ohio is pursuing a master’s degree in Hor- which practices lead to higher soybean of plant-based oils such as soybean oil to ticulture and Crop Science at The Ohio quality traits and yield. useful polymers or composites to achieve State University. She is currently conduct- Brinda Mehta ($5,000) of Cuyahoga the mechanical and thermal properties of ing research in nine locations through- Falls, Ohio is pursuing a Ph.D in Polymer traditional polymers derived from petro- out Ohio while focusing on five differ- Science at the University of Akron. Her leum-based oils.u 18— Ohio Soybean News Spring 2014 Investing Checkoff Dollars

OSC and OSA Update Farmer-focused Website By Katie Bauer he Ohio Soybean Council to showcase OSC and OSA news and areas of investment, legislative updates (OSC) and Ohio Soybean Asso- information. The newly-formatted de- and much more. Visit www.soyohio. ciation (OSA) recently launched sign houses both OSC and OSA related org to learn more about the two orga- aT new, easy-to-navigate website design news stories, farmer-funded projects, nizations today! What to expect Check out the updated 1 OSA section and read about recent legislative news, programs, membership benefits, action alerts and state & federal legislative priorities  Read about recent farmer- 2 funded projects, return on your investment and the soybean rewards program with posts and information from researchers  and industry affiliates Sign up for the latest   3 soybean news delivered right to your inbox using the newsletter sign up tab

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Six Things Farmers Should Know About Seed Treatments By Paul Spooner Here are six things to consider: germination rate or when the germina- Farmers with poorly drained tion rate is unknown. Using a fungicide any farmers may be question- or no-tilled fields, contin- treatment on soybean seeds will increase ing whether their soybeans uous-soybean or soybean- the probability of achieving a satisfactory need a fungicide seed treat- corn rotations and a history stand and will enhance the early-season Mment this planting season. But that de- of replanting1 are the most likely to see the vigor of established seedlings, according to pends on many factors – from weather added benefit of using a seed treatment, the Mississippi Soybean Promotion Board. and planting date to drainage and seed according to The Ohio State University. costs. And if conditions or field history With the increase in cost of do not dictate the use of a fungicide seed When spring conditions seed, many farmers don’t treatment, then it may not be the best op- are cool and wet and when want to overplant. As a re- tion for you. planting occurs in late April sult, according to Iowa State The soybean checkoff funds seed- to early May, seed-treatment University5 and University of Wisconsin- fungicides are an effective tool, accord- Madison, some are decreasing their seed- treatment research, providing U.S. soy- 2 ing to Shawn Conley, soybean extension ing rate and using the money they save on bean farmers with practical production specialist at the University of Wisconsin- seed treatments instead. knowledge and helping protect their Madison. yields against seedling diseases. Fungicide seed treatments Applying seed treatments is a rapidly The use of a seed treatment is showed an average yield in- growing trend. In fact, the soybean in- most impactful in fields with crease of 2.5 bushels per acre dustry estimates that 60 to 70 percent of a history of post-planting over an eight year period, the 2014 soybean seed planted will have a problems, such as minor soil according6 to Kansas State University Re- seed treatment. That’s compared with 30 crusting,3 temporary flooding, soil com- search and Extension. percent in 2008 and 8 percent in 1996, ac- paction or poorly drained soils, according cording to Gary Munkvold, Ph.D., plant to the University of Kentucky. Always remember to separate treated pathology and microbiology professor at seed and harvested soybeans to protect the Iowa State University. Treatments are also useful integrity of the U.S. soybean supply. This But despite the rise in seed treatment when farmers use low seed- will avoid putting the U.S. soybean indus- use, it might not be the best option for ing rates and when farmers try’s relationship with customers beyond your operation. plant seed with a moderate the elevator in jeopardy. u 20— Ohio Soybean News 4 Spring 2014 Investing Checkoff Dollars

CommonGround Volunteers Discuss Food on Popular Morning Show ommonGround volunteers recently shared how they Lifetime Network’s grow and raise food for “The Balancing Act” America’s families with the welcomed farmers to Chosts of popular Lifetime TV morn- discuss popular food ing show, “The Balancing Act.” The and farming issues. four-segment miniseries kicked off on Ohio farmer, Kristin Monday, Nov. 25 at 7:00 a.m. Reese (right) shared CommonGround is a grass-roots her favorite holiday movement to foster conversation recipes and explained that 96% of farms are among women — on farms and in family-owned and cities — about where our food comes operated. Pictured from. The United Soybean Board on the left is Dawn (USB) and the National Corn Growers Caldwell, Nebraska Association (NCGA) developed Com- farmer and Olga monGround to give farm women the Villaverde, host of opportunity to engage with consumers “The Balancing Act.” through the use of a wide range of activities. Viewers got the chance to learn from American farm women about:

Understanding Cost of Food in America with CommonGround Mary Courtney, a Kentucky farmer and CommonGround volunteer, derful to be able to share facts like Understanding How Farmers provided a way for moms looking for these with the moms who tuned into Raise Healthy Food for Our Families answers about food to connect with national television programs like the Nebraska farmer and rancher and get real, credible food information ‘The Balancing Act.’” Dawn Caldwell shared health news from moms who grow and raise it. viewers could use regarding food safe- “‘The Balancing Act’ provides a Food Myths and GMOs ty. Caldwell broke down food-safety great forum to connect with moms Iowa farmer Sara Ross led the con- myths and gave valuable tips to pre- across the country and let them know versation about popular myths sur- pare meat and produce at home. that farmers just like me want to share rounding biotechnology, often referred “People often forget to take the the story behind how American food is to as GMOs. proper safety precautions with food grown and raised,” said Courtney. “We were thrilled to work with ‘The once they get it home,” said Caldwell. Balancing Act’ to create television that “As a farmer dedicated to raising a Recipes From American Farms To really dug deep into some of the hottest healthy food supply, I want Americans Your Kitchen food topics,” said Ross. “There is such a to also pay attention to how they pre- Ohio farmer Kristin Reese showed strong desire here to really delve into pare the food they feed their families.” off her cooking skills while teaching every aspect of American food, and, viewers about family farms in Ameri- as farmers, we bring a unique perspec- More than 400,000 women watch ca. Reese also shared her favorite holi- tive on issues like GMOs, organic food “The Balancing Act” every day, which day recipes. and the local food movement to an au- offered a perfect opportunity for Com- “I am often shocked that many dience that was hungry to hear from monGround to share the truth about people do not know 96 percent of the women who share their experience food with the women who buy it. For farms in America are family-owned and concerns, but also have first-hand additional information or to view a seg- and operated,” said Reese. “It was won- knowledge on these subjects.” ment visit www.thebalancingact.com. u by CommonGround. of this article provided Portions Spring 2014 Ohio Soybean News —21 Investing Checkoff Dollars

Cold Temperatures and the Potential for Insect Mortality on Soybeans

By Ron Hammond and Andy Michel, The adult Japanese beetle can cause Department of Entomology, Ohio significant defoliation to soybeans. Agricultural Research and Development The behavior of the Japanese beetle Center, The Ohio State University is unique in that it gives off various pheromones that attract other beetles. Thus, adult Japanese beetles are his past winter had two in- numbers, or the lack of them, during the usually found in masses rather than as single individuals. Because of this stances of extremely cold tem- growing season. The insects that overwin- aggregating behavior, they are not ter in our state have a tremendous ability peratures, well below those spread throughout the field like many that are considered normal to survive severe conditions, although we insects, but usually occur in groups. lowT temperatures in Ohio. After any cold are pushing the limit this winter. Insects winter, we get questions as to whether in- overwinter in protected places, and grow- sect mortality might have occurred, and ers also need to consider heavier snow our answer has been that it is usually not cover which is a good insulator. levels. Thus, if aphids are indeed lower, cold enough to be a factor in causing sig- will it be because of the two-year cycle, or nificant insect mortality during the winter Which soybean insects fit into this significant mortality caused by the cold months. However, the extreme cold this category of overwintering in Ohio winter? It will be more interesting to see past winter has the potential to change that might be affected? what happens in 2015, a year that should that thought, at least for those pests that On soybeans, insects or other pests of be a high aphid year. If the cold spell we overwinter in Ohio. An example of what interest include bean leaf beetles, Japanese experienced this winter has a negative im- can happen occurred in the winter of beetles, Mexican bean beetles (at least in pact on their populations, perhaps it will 1983-1984 during an extreme cold spell localized areas), stink bugs, slugs, and the be more noticeable the following year. that caused significant mortality to Mexi- soybean aphid. However, soybean aphids A specific stink bug should be men- can bean beetles which had been causing should be considered slightly differently. tioned, and that is the newest pest of considerable grower concern across Ohio. The main thought is that the aphid has al- grower concern, the brown marmorated Since that winter, this insect has never ways occurred in a two-year cycle; a high stink bug. It will be interesting to see what threatened soybean growers except in a soybean aphid year is followed by a very happens to this insect following this ex- few counties in east-central Ohio. low year, where aphids are difficult to find treme winter for no other reason than in the state, let alone at a level causing con- this has been the first “really cold winter” Will growers see similar mortal- cern. Because the past summer of 2013 that it has experienced since its introduc- ity to the various insects that are a was a high year, with aphids common on tion into the U.S. Will the insect be able to threat to soybeans? soybeans and at economic levels in many handle those extremely low temperatures? At this time, we can only say it is a pos- fields, we expect this coming summer to Or will they suffer significant mortality? sibility; however, we will not be able to tell be a low year. We already expect soybean We will need to keep close watch this what happens until we actually see insect aphids to be at very low to non-existent summer to find out the answer.u 22— Ohio Soybean News Spring 2014 Investing Checkoff Dollars

OSC Launches Education Website to Grow our Next Generation

By Katie Bauer to educate students “OSC is proud to prepare people to talk with about soybeans, Ohio teachers to educate students about agriculture and the agriculture and or the past 17 years, the Ohio many careers that students about soybeans, how science is such Soybean Council (OSC) and are available in these career opportunities in a big part of what soybean checkoff have been fields,” said Amy agriculture and the practice farming and food is investing in the development Sigg Davis, OSC farm families use to grow their all about. We want to Fof curriculum and educational materials Domestic Marketing food,” said Amy Sigg Davis, offer them the best focusing on the science of the soybean Committee Chair OSC Domestic Marketing resources we can.” and its production, as well as cultivating and soybean farmer Go to www. strong education networks of teachers from Warren county. Committee Chair and soybean grownextgen.org to throughout the state of Ohio. OSC “Unfortunately, farmer from Warren County. learn more about continues to support this investment by many of those the materials and launching a new website, GrowNextGen. resources needed updating to reflect the resources that are helping to connect org, to provide educators with a wide realities of farming and food production teachers and their students to Ohio array of relevant classroom materials and today. Ohio teachers may be the first soybeans and agriculture. u direct access to industry partners. The site was specifically developed to bring real-world situations into the classroom focused on chemistry, biology, biotechnology, environmental science and agriscience. “Through the development of this interactive website, Ohio soybean farmers have created a centralized location where curriculum, educational materials and future materials can be accessed,” said John Motter, OSC soybean farmer from Hancock County. In addition to relevant curriculum materials related to soybean production and agriculture, the site also houses career videos, interactive e-learning courses, background information and networking & sharing abilities. The site also includes upcoming workshops and regular communication with teachers to highlight new materials and testimonials. “When we began the process, we spoke with teachers about what information and resources were out there Spring 2014 Ohio Soybean News —23