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Enjoy this collection of audio files that explore current events, relevant topics, challenges and successes of soybeans in South Dakota and across the U.S.

Soybean Radio Network
Municipalities, theme parks embrace biodiesel Alternative content Interview with Jerry Schmitz, SDSA Treasurer Week of Feb. 20, 2012
Soybean trade, strategy planning mission spans continents Alternative content Interview with Bob Metz, USB Director Week. of Feb. 13, 2012
Yield, quality aim is greater profit Alternative content Interview with Kevin Scott, SDSA Secretary Week of Feb. 6, 2012
Biodiesel conference to be celebration of record production Alternative content Interview with Joe Jobe, National Biodiesel Board CEO Week of Jan. 30, 2012
Seminars teach more and better soybeans Alternative content Interview with Kevin Scott, SDSA Secretary Week of Jan. 23, 2012
South Dakota soybean grower focuses on domestic market Alternative content Interview with Lewis Bainbridge, USB Director Week of Jan. 16, 2012
Qualisoy could regain soybean food market share Alternative content Interview with Rob Hanks, USB Director Week of Jan. 9, 2012
Soybeans heat the Big Apple Alternative content Interview with Lewis Bainbridge, USB Director Week of Jan. 2, 2012
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Biodiesel market can be supplied sustainably Alternative content Interview with National Biodiesel Board Governing Member Greg Anderson Week of Dec. 26, 2011
Soy biodiesel leaves small water footprint Alternative content Interview with Tom O'Connor, Consulting Engineer Week of Dec. 19, 2011
Arnot: appeal to consumers' social values Alternative content Interview with Charlie Arnot, CEO of the Center for Food Integrity Week of Dec. 12, 2011
Soybean checkoff celebrates 20 years Alternative content Interview with Vanessa Kummer, USB Vice Chair Week of Dec. 5, 2011
Arnot at AgOutlook: ‘Redefine who we are’ Alternative content Interview with Charlie Arnot, CEO of the Center for Food Integrity Week of Nov. 28, 2011
AgOutlook provides valuable information Alternative content Interivew with Marc Reiner, Council Director Week of Nov. 21, 2011
Improvements from Panama's point of view Alternative content Interview with Rodolfo Sabonge, VP Office of Market Research & Analysis, Panama Canal Authority Week of Nov. 14, 2011
Export demand growing for U.S. soybeans Alternative content Interview with Jim Sutter, U.S. Soybean Export Council CEO Week of Nov. 7, 2011
Canal upgrade accentuates shipping's 'weakest link' Alternative content Interview with Phil Bradshaw, USB Past Chairman and Mike Steenhoek, Soy Transportation Coalition Executive Director Week of Oct. 31, 2011
Checkoff study shows Panama canal benefits Alternative content Interview with Mike Steenhoek, Soy Transportation Coalition Executive Director Week of Oct. 24, 2011
Free trade agreements, trade missions boost South Dakota soybeans Alternative content Interview with Walt Bones, Secretary of Ag Week of Oct. 17, 2011
International soybean markets thrive on personal touch Alternative content Interview with Bob Metz, USB Director Week of Oct. 10, 2011
Metz assesses Kazakhstan potential Alternative content Interview with Bob Metz, USB Director Week of Oct. 3, 2011
Secretary Bones accompanies growers to Asia Alternative content Interview with Secretary of Ag, Walt Bones Week of Sept 26, 2011
Thune discussion sheds light on issues Alternative content Interview with Paul Casper, SDSA Vice-President Week of Sept 19, 2011
Grower investment promotes research Alternative content Interview with Kelly Tilmon, SDSU Soybean Entomologist Week of Sept 12, 2011
Biodiesel popularity spreads to coasts Alternative content Interview with Tom Verry, NBB Outreach Director Week of Sept 5, 2011
Watch for grasshopper damage Alternative content Interview with Kelly Tilmon, SDSU Entomologist Week of August 29, 2011
Acre Challenge aids the world’s hungry Alternative content Interview with David Iverson, SD Soybean Council Chairman Week of August 22, 2011
DuPont Young Leader applications due by Oct. 4 Alternative content Interview with Colin Nachtigal, DuPont Young Leader Week of August 15, 2011
Soybean Growers Busy Throughout Dakotafest Alternative content Interview with Dave Iverson, SD Soybean Council Chairman
CommonGround Volunteer Takes Message to Fair Alternative content Interview with Dawn Scheier, CommonGround Volunteer
Grower Exchange Broadens Horizons Alternative content Interview with Harry Buck, SDSA Director
Biodiesel Campaign Aimed at Decision Makers Alternative content Interview with Bob Metz, NBB Board Member
Governor Hears Agriculture's Top Issues Alternative content Interview with Chris Fischbach, SDSA President
Transportation Issues on Growers' Agenda Alternative content Interview with Marc Curtis, USB Chair
Poultry Exports Strengthen Bean Market Alternative content Interview with Monica McCranie, Director of the SD Soybean Research and Promotion Council
Hungry Livestock Keep Soybean Market Strong Alternative content Interview with Marc Curtis, USB Chair
Program Sharpens Management Skills Alternative content Interview with Bob Way, Mitchell Technical Institute Instructor
Seeking Moms to Go to the Farm Alternative content Interview with Kelly Nelson, Outreach Director for Ag United for SD
Panama Canal Upgrade to Benefit Soybean Farmers Alternative content Interview with Phil Bradshaw, Former USB Chairman
Hotline Provides Biodiesel Answers Alternative content Interview with Hoon Ge, Executive Director, MEG Corp.
Warmer Weather Allows Higher Biodiesel Blends Alternative content Interview with Lisa Pedderson, Field Operations Manager, MEG Corp.
Contestant Wins in Two Soyfoods Categories Alternative content Interview with Rachel Foos, SDSU Student
Soy Food “Appetizer” Winner Improves Favorite Recipe with Soy Alternative content Interview with Jarod Velgersdyke, SDSU Student
Soy Foods Contribute To Good Health Alternative content Interview with Teresa Beach, Sanford Outreach Education Dietician
Attitude Survey Provides Checkoff Insight Alternative content Interview with Marc Curtis, USB Chairman
Fuels And Feed Strengthen Soybean Demand Alternative content Interview with Jim Schriver, USB Domestic Marketing Chair from IN
CommonGround Volunteer Proud Family Farmer Alternative content Interview with Morgan Kontz, CommonGround Spokesperson
Spokeswomen Volunteer For CommonGround Alternative content Interview with Morgan Kontz, CommonGround Spokesperson
Letcher Grower Represents Colleagues At Classic Alternative content Interview with Merlyn VanWalleghn
Getting The Straight Story On Biodiesel Alternative content Interview with Hoon Ge, NBB Contractor from MEG Corp
Federal Policy, Better Market Boost Biodiesel Alternative content Interview with Bob Metz, NBB Governing Board Member
Growers Urged To Know Their Customer Alternative content Interview with Vanessa Kummer, ND, - USB Communication's Director
SD Growers Nourish Central America Alternative content Interview With Jim Hershey, WISHH CEO
Haer-Incentive Reinstatement Is Industry Booster Alternative content Interview with Gary Haer, NBB Chairman
NBB Chairman Encouraged By Incentive Reinstatement Alternative content Interview with Gary Haer, NBB Chairman
Aggressive Marketing Keeps Exports Strong Alternative content Interview with Brent Babb, US Soybean Export Council Executive Director
Soybean Growers Check Out Canal Renovations Alternative content Interview with Mike Steenhoek, Soy Transportation Coalition Executive Director
6th Annual Ag Outlook Information Alternative content Description of the 6th annual Ag Outlook to be held on December 9th, 2010. Ag Outlook is put on by South Dakota Soybean Association.
New Congress May Affect Soybean Transportation Alternative content Discussion on how Washington politics and the new congress may affect soybean transportation.
Searching Southeast Asia for Soybean Germplasm Alternative content Discussion on soybean germplasm in Southeast Asia.
Infrastructure Investment and Soybean Transportation Alternative content Overview on the impact of the infrastructure investment resulting in positive feedback regarding the soybean transportation system.
Checkoff Supports Export Efforts Alternative content US growers can be proud that the checkoff dollars are helping to make soybean exports possible.

Dakota Farm Talk
Soybean checkoff supports production guide Alternative content Interview with Marc Reiner, Council Director Feb. 17, 2012
Biodiesel future still looks good despite lack of tax incentive Alternative content Interview with Marc Reiner, Council Director Feb. 10, 2012
Long-time soybean leader looks back on 20 years of checkoff success Alternative content Interview with Jerry Schmitz, SDSA Treasurer Feb. 3, 2012
Soybean Success Seminars slated for South Dakota farmers Alternative content Interview with Kevin Scott, SDSA Secretary Jan. 27, 2012
SD soybean farmers urged to apply for marketing tour in Washington state Alternative content Interview with David Iverson, Council Chairman Jan. 20, 2012
High yield conservation key to feeding world Alternative content Interview with Dennis Avery, Director, Center for Global Food Issues Jan. 13, 2012
Agriculture working to build consumer Alternative content Interview with Charlie Arnot, The Center for Food Integrity CEO Jan. 6, 2012
Soybean yield & quality contest gathers information Alternative content Interview with Chris Fischbach, SDSA Past President Dec. 30, 2011
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Soybean checkoff tour studies sustainability Alternative content Interview with Lewis Bainbridge, USB Director Dec. 23, 2011
Ag economist forecasts lower prices for 2012 Alternative content Interview with Matt Roberts, Ag Economist at The Ohio State University Dec. 16, 2011
SD farmer takes sustainability tour in South America Alternative content Interview with Lewis Bainbridge, USB Director Dec. 9, 2011
Soybean AgOutlook slated for next week in SF Alternative content Interview with Marc Reiner, Council Board Member Dec. 2, 2011
AgOutlook tickets now available at sdsoybean.org Alternative content Interview with Marc Reiner, Council Board Member Nov. 25, 2011
Soybean checkoff supports #1 customer: USA livestock Alternative content Interview with Monica McCranie, Council Board Member Nov. 18, 2011
Soybean checkoff helps market abundant soybean crop Alternative content Interview with Monica McCranie, Council Board Member Nov. 11, 2011
Rural roads crucial to farm transport system Alternative content Interview with Mike Steenhoek, Soy Transportation Council Exec. Director Nov. 4, 2011
International demand continues to grow for SD soybeans Alternative content Interview with Bob Metz, USB Director Oct. 28, 2011
SD soybean leader builds networks in Russia Alternative content Interview with Bob Metz, USB Director Oct. 21, 2011
Soybean checkoff researches higher yielding soybeans Alternative content Interview with Jason Bean, USB Prod. Research Comm. Chair Oct. 14, 2011
SD farmer helps build markets for U.S. soybeans abroad Alternative content Interview with Bob Metz, USB Director Oct. 7, 2011
SD farmers direct and invest soybean checkoff projects Alternative content Interview with Matt Bainbridge, Council Board Member Sept. 30, 2011
SD soybean farmers explore expanding markets in asia Alternative content Interview with David Iverson, Council Board Chairman Sept. 23, 2011
SD Ag delegation to return from China today Alternative content Interview with Stan Hanson, Council Board Member Sept. 16, 2011
SD soybean farmers work to increase exports to Asia Alternative content Interview with Dan Feige, SDSA Director Sept. 9, 2011
Soybean checkoff supports biodiesel info campaign Alternative content Interview with Tom Verry, NBB Outreach Director Sept. 2, 2011
Biodiesel use climbs in East Coast heating oil market Alternative content Interview with Tom Verry, NBB Outreach Director Aug. 26, 2011
Insects may still pose threat to SD soybean Crop Alternative content Interview with Kelly Tilmon, SDSU Researcher Aug. 19, 2011
Soybean Activities at Dakotafest Set For All 3 Days Alternative content Interview with Dave Iverson, SD Soybean Council Chairman
SD Soybean Grower Learns Checkoff Benefits First-Hand Alternative content Interview with Tim Even, See For Yourself Participant
United Soybean Leaders Support Genetic Research Programs Alternative content Interview with Marc Curtis, USB Chairman
Look For Additional Pests While Scouting for Aphids Alternative content Interview with Kelly Tilmon, SDSU Researcher
Entomologist Says: Start Scouting for Soybean Aphids Alternative content Interview with Kelly Tilmon, SDSU Researcher
Soybean Farmers Encouraged to Apply for Environmental Award Alternative content Interview with Dan Feige, SDSA Director
Soybean Yield Contest Encourages SD Entries Alternative content Interview with Dan Feige, SDSA Director
National Biodiesel Board Launches New Ad Campaign Alternative content Interview with Dan Feige, National Biodiesel Board and SD Soybean Association Board Member
Consumer Outreach Spots Funded by SD Soybean Checkoff Alternative content Interview with David Iverson, Council Board Chairman
SD Checkoff Partners with Ag United on Outreach Projects Alternative content Interview with David Iverson, Council Board Chairman
Soybean Checkoff Supports Animal Agriculture in SD Alternative content Interview with Lewis Bainbridge, USB Director
Panama Canal Expansion to Impact US Soy Transportation Alternative content Interview with Mike Steenhoek, Soy Transportation Council
Increasing Soybean Yields Starts with Root Health Alternative content Interview with David Wright, North Central Soybean Research Program
Soybean Farmers Fail to Know Their Livestock Customer Alternative content Interview with Rus Carpentar, USB Director
Certified Biobased Label to Boost Soy Biobased Product Awareness Alternative content Interview with Lewis Bainbridge, USB Director of Domestic Marketing
CommonGround Helps Agriculture “Tell Its Story” Alternative content Interview with Morgan Kontz, CommonGround spokesperson
Soyfoods Cook-Off Promotes Human Soy Consumption Alternative content Interview with Denise Erger, Sanford Health Registered Dietitian
Checkoff Research Works To Boost Soybean Alternative content Interview with Jason Bean, USB Prod Research Comm Chair
Soybean Farmers Help Feed Developing Countries Alternative content Interview with David Iverson, Council Board Chairman
SB Checkoff Helps Develop Aphid Resistant Lines Alternative content Interview with Kelly Tilman, SDSU Researcher
Biodiesel Increases Market With Bioheat Alternative content Interview with Doug Hanson, NBB Board Member
Soybean Farmers Encouraged To Think Beyond The Bean Alternative content Interview with Bob Metz, USB Director
RFS2 & Tax Credit Help Boost Future For Biodiesel Alternative content Interview with Doug Hanson, NBB Board Member
SD Diesel Mechanics Get Info On Biodiesel Alternative content Interview with Hoon Ge, MEG Corp Biodiesel Consultant
SD Soybean Checkoff Board Lays Plans For Future Alternative content Interview with David Iverson, Council Board Chairman
Soybean Checkoff Supports “Adopt A Farmer” Alternative content Interview with Laura Nielson & Stacey Hadrick, SD Farm Women
China Continues Top Purchases Of US Soybeans Alternative content Interview with Jim Call, Minnesota USB Director
Panama Canal Expansion Should Create New Opportunities For Soybeans Alternative content Interview with Jeremy Freking, Executive Director
Soybean Checkoff Helps Feed Families In Afghanistan Alternative content Interview with Bill Wilkes, WISHH trip
Ag In The Classroom Alternative content Interview with Lisa Dorschner, SD Ag in the Classroom Exec
Common Ground Project Alternative content Interview with David Iverson, Council Board Chairman
Soybean Checkoff Supports CommonGround Project Alternative content South Dakota is one of the first five states in the nation to kick-off the CommonGround project. CommonGround is a support group of farm women designed to spark genuine conversations about food.
Human Consumption of Soy Alternative content Discussion on how soy protein may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease.
SD Soybean Seed Selection for 2011 Alternative content Discussion on soybean seed section for next year with a focus on high oil and protein.
Soybean Checkoff Helps Increase Soy Exports Alternative content Information on how the soybean checkoff dollars have helped to increase soy exports to 1.9 billion bushels.
Soybean Checkoff Supports Farm Business Management Program Alternative content Discussion on how soybean checkoff dollars are used to support the Farm Business Management Program in South Dakota.
Farmers Feed Us Program Alternative content Information on how the Farmers Feed Us program bridges urban-rural gap in South Dakota.

You Heard it Here First

Municipalities, theme parks embrace biodiesel

Soybean trade, strategy planning mission spans continents

Yield, quality aim is greater profit

Biodiesel conference to be celebration of record production

Seminars teach more and better soybeans

South Dakota soybean grower focuses on domestic market

Qualisoy could regain soybean food market share

Soybeans heat the Big Apple

Biodiesel market can be supplied sustainably

Soy biodiesel leaves small water footprint

Arnot: appeal to consumers' social values

Soybean checkoff celebrates 20 years

Arnot at AgOutlook: ‘Redefine who we are’

AgOutlook provides valuable information

Improvements from Panama's point of view

Export demand growing for U.S. soybeans

Canal upgrade accentuates shipping's 'weakest link'

Checkoff study shows Panama canal benefits

Free trade agreements, trade missions boost South Dakota soybeans

International soybean markets thrive on personal touch

Metz assesses Kazakhstan potential

Secretary Bones accompanies growers to Asia

Thune discussion sheds light on issues

Grower investment promotes research

Biodiesel popularity spreads to coasts

Watch for grasshopper damage

Acre Challenge aids the world’s hungry

DuPont Young Leader applications due by Oct. 4

Soybean Growers Busy Throughout Dakotafest

CommonGround Volunteer Takes Message to Fair

Grower Exchange Broadens Horizons

Biodiesel Campaign Aimed at Decision Makers

Governor Hears Agriculture's Top Issues

Transportation Issues on Growers' Agenda

Poultry Exports Strengthen Bean Market

Hungry Livestock Keep Soybean Market Strong

Program Sharpens Management Skills

Seeking Moms to Go to the Farm

Panama Canal Upgrade to Benefit Soybean Farmers

Hotline Provides Biodiesel Answers

Warmer Weather Allows Higher Biodiesel Blends

Contestant Wins in Two Soyfoods Categories

Soy Food “Appetizer” Winner Improves Favorite Recipe with Soy

Soy Foods Contribute To Good Health

Attitude Survey Provides Checkoff Insight

Fuels And Feed Strengthen Soybean Demand

CommonGround Volunteer Proud Family Farmer

Spokeswomen Volunteer For CommonGround

Letcher Grower Represents Colleagues At Classic

Getting The Straight Story On Biodiesel

Federal Policy, Better Market Boost Biodiesel

Growers Urged To Know Their Customer

SD Growers Nourish Central America

Haer-Incentive Reinstatement Is Industry Booster

NBB Chairman Encouraged By Incentive Reinstatement

Aggressive Marketing Keeps Exports Strong

Soybean Growers Check Out Canal Renovations

6th Annual Ag Outlook Information

New Congress May Affect Soybean Transportation

Searching Southeast Asia for Soybean Germplasm

Infrastructure Investment and Soybean Transportation

Checkoff Supports Export Efforts

Soybean checkoff supports production guide

Biodiesel future still looks good despite lack of tax incentive

Long-time soybean leader looks back on 20 years of checkoff success

Soybean Success Seminars slated for South Dakota farmers

SD soybean farmers urged to apply for marketing tour in Washington state

High yield conservation key to feeding world

Agriculture working to build consumer

Soybean yield & quality contest gathers information

Soybean checkoff tour studies sustainability

Ag economist forecasts lower prices for 2012

SD farmer takes sustainability tour in South America

Soybean AgOutlook slated for next week in SF

AgOutlook tickets now available at sdsoybean.org

Soybean checkoff supports #1 customer: USA livestock

Soybean checkoff helps market abundant soybean crop

Rural roads crucial to farm transport system

International demand continues to grow for SD soybeans