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Honor Wall Good news from those working on behalf of Missouri soybean farmers wood retires from soybean board Longtime soybean leader Rex Wood has retired from the Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council board of directors after more than a decade of service. Wood represented soybean growers in District 2, which includes twelve counties in north-central Missouri. During his time as a farmer leader of the Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council, Wood carried many responsibilities. He was instrumental in making the most of several international and research opportunities, including most recently visiting the winter breeding facility in Costa Rica to meet with researchers. He served as chair of the board’s Research Committee as well. Wood and his wife, Pat, continue to raise soybeans, corn and livestock on their family farm near Meadville. They are teaching their grandchildren to care for the crops and livestock and continue to be involved with programs for youth in agriculture in Linn County. Rex Wood Kyle Durham of Columbia took Wood’s place on the board of directors. Wood retired due to term limits. Growers may serve a maximum of four three-year terms. leadership at its best Farmers from 11 states graduated from the 2014-15 ASA Leadership At Its Best program, including Missouri soybean grower Ronnie Russell of Richmond, Mo. He’s followed in the program by Robert Alpers of Prairie Home, who was recently selected to participate in the 2015-15 class. The Leadership At Its Best program is sponsored by Syngenta and develops leadership, communication and advocacy skills in farmers who have already shown potential to be strong leaders through the positions they hold on their state soybean association boards. The program includes extensive training to further develop their leadership skills and provide additional education on communication styles, strategic planning, forecasting, media training and business etiquette. Ronnie Russell The ongoing benefits of leadership development are evidenced as state leaders utilize their training and their experiences to make a difference in American agriculture, effectively addressing Congress and the media on policy issues impacting soybean farmers and advancing into leadership positions on the national level. Celebrating its 22nd year, more than 400 ASA members have graduated from this program. Leadership At Its Best Program participants are nominated by their state soybean association and serve in a leadership role within their states. Other 2015-16 class participants are: Adam Cloninger, Keo, AR; Cory Atkins, Seaford, DE; Elaine Gillis, Dunkirk, IN; Bill Shipley, Nodaway, IA; Caleb Ragland, Magnolia, KY; Brian McKenzie, Cassopolis, MI; Christopher Hill, Brewster, MN; Shane Grieving, Chapman, NE; Joe Ericson, Wimbledon, ND; Kerrick Wilson, Sommerville, OH; Cliff Barron, Johnsonville, SC; John Krutzfeldt, Wolsey, SD; Hunter Grills, Newbern, TN and Brad Kremer, Pittsville, WI. Robert Alpers 22 Harvest 2015 Missouri Soybean Farmer
e.l. reed of chillicothe elected to serve with wishh American Soybean Association (ASA) President Wade Cowan has confirmed the election of ASA’s World Initiative for Soy in Human Health (WISHH) officers and committee members for 2015-2016, including new member E.L. Reed of Chillicothe, Mo.. Officers are: Chairman Lucas Heinen (Kan.); Vice Chair Dean Coleman (Iowa); Treasurer Monica McCranie (S.D.); and Secretary Daryl Cates (Ill.) New WISHH Committee members are: Stan Born (Ill.), George Goblish (Minn.); E.L. Reed (Mo.); Steve Reinhard (Ohio); and James Wilson (Mich.). Other WISHH Committee Members include: Gary Berg. Jeff Lynn and Bill Wykes (Ill.); Levi Huffman (Ind.); John Heisdorffer (Iowa); Ryan Cahoon (N.C.); and Art Wosick (N.D.) U.S. Soybean Export Committee Manager Marypat Corbett is an ex officio member. In the early 2000s, forward-thinking U.S. soybean leaders in multiples states recognized that the growing protein demand in developing countries was a driver for their soybean sales. Well-researched studies showed that most future growth in food demand would be in developing and middle-income countries where populations and incomes were both on the rise. E. L. Reed Today, the trends are even clearer, proving that WISHH-founding farmers planned well. According to US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and other economic analysis, developing countries dominate world demand growth for agricultural products. USDA projects developing countries’ demand for agricultural products will increase faster than their production. As a result, these countries will account for 92 percent of the total increase in world oilseed and meat imports in 2013-2022. Through WISHH, US soybean farmers diversify their marketing investments. At the same time, WISHH creates economic opportunities in developing countries as they strengthen their agricultural and food supply chains. Lifting low-income consumers out of poverty is the most important factor in future global demand for food. As the world moves toward approximately 9 billion people in 2050, most protein demand growth will come from developing countries. WISHH helps developing country businesses become more profitable by blending US soy into breads, beverages, meats and more for humans as well as feeds for livestock and aquaculture. In addition to making money, WISHH’s supply chain partners help fill the protein gap that exists in many developing country populations’ diets. WISHH and the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) pave complementary trade routes that grow US soy markets. On Oct. 1, 2015, WISHH will transition its Bangladesh operations to USSEC since the country’s annual U.S. soy purchases have now reached more than $2 million. USDA funding aided WISHH in forging key relationships with organizations like the Bangladesh Bakery Association that signed a February 2015 agreement to conduct soy flour trials under a USDA Quality Samples Program. After the transition, USSEC will build on WISHH’s work in the human food sector. WISHH will continue pursuing non-soybean farmer funding for work in Bangladesh, especially in aquaculture and livestock, and collaborate with USSEC for project implementation. WISHH is a trade-development organization. Since US soybean farmers founded WISHH in 2000, it has worked in 24 countries to develop long-term markets for US soybean farmers while fueling economic growth and value chain development. For more information, visit www.wishh.org. The farmer leaders of WISHH Front row from left: George Goblish (Minn.), E.L. Reed (Mo.); John Heisdorffer (Iowa); Treasurer Monica McCranie (S.D.); Vice Chair Dean Coleman (Iowa); Secretary Daryl Cates (Ill.), Gary Berg (Ill.), ); and James Wilson (Mich). Back row from left: Art Wosick (N.D.); U.S. Soybean Export Committee Manager Marypat Corbett; Bill Wykes (Ill); Chairman Lucas Heinen (Kan); Executive Director Jim Hershey; and Stan Born (Ill.). Not shown: Ryan Cahoon (NC); Levi Huffman (Ind.); Jeff Lynn (Ill ); and Steve Reinhard (Ohio). Missouri Soybean Farmer Harvest 2015 23
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