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WINTER 2014 — VOL. 10 — ISSUE 3

2014 Area Soybean Conferences in December

Corn/Soy Expo Registration

Women of Wisconsin Soybean

Wisconsin Soybean Association2976 Triverton Pike RoadMadison, WI 53711-5840

NON-PROFIT ORG.U.S. Postage PAID

Wisconsin Soybean Association

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• Millions of pounds of beans processed each year

• Buying and storing grower beans year round

• Competitive premiums to our growers

• Practice continuous quality improvement

• Constant attention to detail • Crop consulting available

25+ YEARS GROWING AND PROCESSING NON GMO SOY AND DARK RED KIDNEY BEANS.

T (715)632-2319/F (715)632-2202E5210 1040th Ave., Wheeler, WI 54772

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Eden Prairie, MN 55344952-983-1289

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• NON-GMO & ORGANIC

• CONTRACT PRODUCTION

• EXCELLENT PREMIUMS

• AGRONOMIC SUPPORT

• VARIETY OPTIONS

SOYBEANS

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We understand the American Farmer and have worked hard to gain an

appreciation for the challenges and intricacies of crop production.

Attractive Premiums Pricing Flexibility Guaranteed On-time Payment Agronomic Assistance Multiple Variety Options

Troy Berndt Direct: 715-568-1480 Email: [email protected]

Local Delivery Location:Bloomer, WI Website: www.sb-b.com

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PRESIDENTMike Cerny – District 6Sharon – 262-215-7523

VICE PRESIDENTPatrick Mullooly – District 5Clinton – 608-289-3126

SECRETARY/ TREASURERJonathan Gibbs – District 4 Fox Lake – 920-392-6705

DIRECTORS:Andy Bensend – District 1 Dallas – 715-837-1409

Steve Stetzer – District 2Melrose – 715-299-0089

Irvin Osterloh – District 3Arkdale – 608-474-1221

Matt Wagenson – District 7Bear Creek – 715-701-0751

USB MEMBERRobert DerrMarshall – 920-623-4127

USB MEMBERNancy KavazanjianBeaver Dam – 920-887-2471

NORTH CENTRAL RESEARCH REPRESENTATIVEMike CernySharon – 262-215-7523

PRESIDENT

PRESIDENT

Winter 2014 – Wisconsin Soy Sentinel 3

Winter 2014 – Vol. 10 – Issue 3

We Moved!Contact us at:

Wisconsin Soybean4414 Regent St., Madison, WI 53705

Tel: 608.274.7522 Email: [email protected]

PRESIDENTDan Roe, Monticello, 608-558-9859

PRESIDENT-ELECT Julia Engler, Orfordville, 608-931-1300

SECRETARYDon Lutz, Scandinavia, 715-412-3686

TREASURERBob Studnicka, Muscoda, 608-391-0609

PAST PRESIDENTSherry Olson, Black River Falls, 715-299-7127

STATE DIRECTORS Scott Baier, Elk Mound, 715-456-4024Mike Bertram, Deforest, 608-576-7392Broc Kensmoe, Whitehall, 715-533-2355Dean Ruff, Bloomer, 715-559-5803John Simon Oconomowoc, 920-253-0198

Wisconsin Soybean Association 2014 Board of Directors

Dr. Shawn Conley, University of Wisconsin, 608-262-7975

ASA DIRECTOR REPRESENTATIVES Kevin Hoyer, West Salem, 608-786-0058Dan Roe, Monticello, 608-938-1309

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Robert Karls, 608-274-7522 office

OFFICE MANAGER Lisa Schauer, 608-274-7522

Circulation: Wisconsin Soy Sentinel is published three times a year on behalf of the Wisconsin Soybean Association. For advertising information contact Larson Enterprises, phone (515) 440-2810 or email [email protected].

EXTRA PROFITS THROUGH PREMIUM SOYBEANS & GRAINS

Check out Midwest Shippers’ Premium Grains Web Portal and our Grower Contracts Available Service for specialty soybeans and grain at www.midwestshippers.com. Prices are often available above CBOT. From food grade non-GMO and GM soybeans and corn, wheat and small grains, DDGS, pulses, organic grains, flax and more... Midwest Shippers’ member companies deliver the highest quality grains and oilseeds to domestic and international food buyers worldwide.

Crop Planning & Crop ProgramsOrganic & Non-GMO Soybeans

Contact us for:

Mark HalvorsonSunOpta411 30th Ave S.Moorhead, MN 56560218-287-5510

Laverne KleckerSunOpta3824 SW 93rd St.Hope, MN 56046507-451-4724

TM

bringing well-being

to life

Mike Schauff

[email protected]

• Millions of pounds of beans processed each year

• Buying and storing grower beans year round

• Competitive premiums to our growers

• Practice continuous quality improvement

• Constant attention to detail • Crop consulting available

25+ YEARS GROWING AND PROCESSING NON GMO SOY AND DARK RED KIDNEY BEANS.

T (715)632-2319/F (715)632-2202E5210 1040th Ave., Wheeler, WI 54772

PREMIUM SOYBEAN GROWER OPPORTUNITIES

midwestshippers.com

Supported by the Wisconsin, Minnesota and North Dakota soybean checkoff programs.

Craig Tomera, CCA10400 Viking Drive Suite 301

Eden Prairie, MN 55344952-983-1289

[email protected]

• NON-GMO & ORGANIC

• CONTRACT PRODUCTION

• EXCELLENT PREMIUMS

• AGRONOMIC SUPPORT

• VARIETY OPTIONS

SOYBEANS

Grain Millers Inc. is a privately held grain processing company committed to building personal relationships at all points along our supply stream

We understand the American Farmer and have worked hard to gain an

appreciation for the challenges and intricacies of crop production.

Attractive Premiums Pricing Flexibility Guaranteed On-time Payment Agronomic Assistance Multiple Variety Options

Troy Berndt Direct: 715-568-1480 Email: [email protected]

Local Delivery Location:Bloomer, WI Website: www.sb-b.com

Contact us today!

FOOD GRADE SOYBEAN CONTRACTS AVAILABLE

○○○○○

Connecting the World’s Best Premium Oilseeds and Grains Producers with the World’s Best Customers

I WILLTHINK BEYOND HERBICIDES TO CONTROL WEEDS.I will take action against herbicide-resistant weeds. Every action I can. I will do whatever I can to defend this ground. They aren’t ordinary fi elds. They’re battlefi elds. And I’m fi ghting a war on weeds.

I will think beyond herbicides and expand my arsenal. I will crowd weeds out and knock them down. I will smother them with foliage. I will farm to win.

Mistakes will be made, and weeds will emerge. But I will emerge on top. And I will continue to take action. Because every action counts.

Now is the time to take action against herbicide-resistant weeds. Visit www.TakeActionOnWeeds.com to learn about diversifi ed weed management strategies.

Brought to you by the soy checkoff.

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2014 WISCONSIN SOYBEAN MARKETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS

2014 Area Soybean Conferences —Wisconsin Soybean Farmers

Look to the Future

Wisconsin soybean farmers are preparing for 2015. That’s good news for all of us, because according to Wisconsin Agricultural Statistics, agriculture generates more than $59 billion for the state’s economy and provides one in ten jobs in Wisconsin. At a series of Area Soybean Conferences, growers will hear updates for the 2015 growing season with workshops addressing a wide range of agricultural issues and concerns.

These one-day meetings will be held in three locations for soybean growers and media or anyone interested in learning about 2015 crop season.

Topics will include: • PLC or ARC? Farm Bill Program Sign-up

and Decision Aids• County Agent Updates • Soybean Diseases of 2014 • Irrigation, Soil and Water Management • What’s New in Seed, Crop Protection and

Inoculants • Marketing Hints for 2015• Managing Inputs for 2015

Attend one of the following locations:Tuesday, December 2, 9:00AM TO 2:30PM

– Janesville, Wis. Holiday Inn, 3100 Wellington Place

Wednesday, December 3, 9:00AM TO 2:30PM – Eau Claire, Wis.

Sleep Inn Suites and Conference Center, 5872 33rd Avenue

Thursday, December 4, 9:00AM TO 2:30PM– Ripon, Wis.

Royal Ridges, 1 Westgate Drive

For more information about the 2014 Area Soybean Conferences, visit the website for the Wisconsin Soybean Association and the Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board at www.wisoybean.org or call 608.274.7522.

4 Wisconsin Soy Sentinel – Winter 2014

Farmer leaders from Wisconsin were in Washington, D.C. this summer to push for important legislation. Here leaders are meeting Senator Ron Johnson who represents Wisconsin.

Thank you for your service, Donna Matts! Best Wishes on Retirement!

This past summer, Donna Matts, retired from the Wisconsin Soybean offices after serving as office manager for our organization for 25 years. During those years, Donna took great care and diligence to serve Wisconsin farmers. Her dedication to the office and to the boards was apparent from the minute she picked up the phone and through every task she completed. Now, Donna has entered retirement and

we want to express our gratitude for the years of service for Wisconsin Soybean organizations. We cannot thank her enough for her hard work and dedication. Now it’s time for Donna to enjoy more

time with your husband, children and grandchildren. She will still be involved with the Corn/Soy Expo annual meeting.

In reflecting on her years of work, Donna said,

I LOVED working with the farmers of Wisconsin. I did not grow up on a farm but I had nine aunts and uncles who farmed

and I always enjoyed time spent on their farms in the summer. I enjoyed getting to know so many of the Wisconsin producers over the years. It truly was a privilege and honor to watch them over the past 25 years and I hope that I helped them in some small way to change the industry from a "fledgling" small crop in the southern one-third of Wisconsin to an amazing statewide crop. I thoroughly enjoyed being a tiny part of an animal feed product that has become a diversified crop and seeing soybean products that have been developed including soy ink, soy crayons, soy plastics and many more. Working in the Wisconsin Soybean Association, Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board, Wisconsin Corn Growers and Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board office was challenging and rewarding and I am excited to still be working with the Wisconsin Corn/Soy EXPO. I want to extend a special big thank you to Bob Karls for the many years of friendship and great camaraderie at work. It was an absolute pleasure working with Bob.

Thank you Donna! We’ll see you at the annual Corn/Soy Expo!


I WILLPREVENT WEEDS FROM SPREADING FIELD TO FIELD.They’re out there. Ready to invade. Growing in ditches and fence rows. Seeds stuck to tractors and combines.

I will take action and prevent them from spreading.

I will take control before they pollinate and before they go to seed. I will manage my fi eld borders. I will clean my equipment. I will do whatever it takes to stop the invasion.

Now is the time to take action against herbicide-resistant weeds. Visit www.TakeActionOnWeeds.com to learn how you can prevent herbicide-resistant weeds from spreading.

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CIRCLE CHOICES & FILL-IN AMOUNTS PAID Rate $ Amount

2-Day Member Full Event Registration (Includes Taste of Elegance) $110 x 1 $________

Add spouse and/or minor children (Includes Taste of Elegance) $ 85 x __ $________

2-Day NON-Member Full Registration (Includes Taste of Elegance) $160 x 1 $________

1-Day NON-Member Limited Registration (day’s programs, trade show & meals) Thursday, Jan. 29 $110 x __ $________

Friday, Jan. 30 $110 x __ $________

1-Day Member Limited Registration (day’s programs, trade show & meals) (limited to 1 member, 1 spouse & minor children only) Thursday, Jan. 29 $ 85 x __ $________

(limited to 1 member, 1 spouse & minor children only) Friday, Jan. 30 $ 85 x __ $________

MEETING REGISTRATION FORM Fees increase $40 after 1/15/15 Name:_______________________________________________________________________________ (Please Print) Spouse Name if Registering _______________________________________________________________ Name(s) of Minor Child(ren) Registering_______________________________________________________________ Address: _________________________________________________________________________________ City/State/Zip: _____________________________________________________________________________ Phone: __________________________ E-Mail: __________________________________________________

EXTRA Taste of Elegance Tickets @ $20 each (_____ number of tickets @ $20) $________ INCLUDED with 2-day & Thursday 1-day registrations. Order ONLY for EXTRA unregistered extra guests.

EXTRA Friday Luncheon Tickets @ $20 each (_____ number of tickets @ $20) $________ Luncheon INCLUDED with 2-day & Friday 1-day registrations. Order ONLY for EXTRA unregistered extra guests.

Corn PAC Breakfast Buffet @ $30 each (______number of tickets @ $30) not included in full event $________

Make ALL checks payable to Wisconsin Corn/Soy Expo TOTAL AMOUNT DUE $__________ OR complete credit card information below

PAYMENT OPTIONS

MEMBERSHIP: Join or renew today - circle choice(s) 1 Year 3 Year

Wisconsin Soybean Association $100 $175 $________

Wisconsin Corn Growers Association $ 60 $150 $________

Mail Form With Payment to: Wisconsin Corn/Soy Expo

900 Foxboro Drive Oregon, WI 53575

Fax using credit card payment to: 608-274-3988

Fees increase $40 after 1/15/15 No refunds after 1/15/15

$50 fee charged for refunds

CREDIT CARD INFORMATION

Card #: _______________________________

Card Expiration Date:_______________________ Signature: _____________________________

Register online at www.CornSoyExpo.org

Circle Card Type

Master Card

Discover

Visa

Program for Thursday, Jan. 29

BREAKOUT SESSION DESCRIPTIONS

Controlled Traffic Farming Whys & Hows with Ag Engineer Graham Adsit, MD.

Cooking with Pork Food tips and sampling with 2014 Taste of Elegance Winning Chef Matt Baier.

Dairy Manure Application Method & Timing with UW Ext. Soil Fertility Spe-cialist Carrie Laboski, Ph.D.

Dealing with Row-by-Row Variation in Corn with Ag Engineer Bob Recker.

Farm Bill Workshop with UW Ext. Ag Economist Paul Mitchell, Ph.D.

Farmland documentary presented by US Farmers & Ranchers Alliance

Grow a Bushel or Save a Buck by UW Ext. Corn Specialist Joe Lauer, Ph.D.

Making Cover Crops Pay with UW Ext. Soil Scientist Matt Ruark, Ph.D.

PEDv: Where we are now & what’s next with Dr. Lisa, Becton, National Pork Board.

Precision Ag & Weather in Soybeans with UW Ext. Soybean Specialist Shawn Conley, Ph.D.

Soil Sampling for Best Results with Crop Consultant Bill Stangel and Lab Man-ager James Friedericks, Ph.D.

Soybean Meal Quality Event sponsored by the United Soybean Board.

Using Big Data on Your Farm with consultants Jason Tatge, of Farmobile and Jeremy Rowkamp of Precision Agriculture.

Utility of Fungicides in Corn & Soybeans with UW Plant Pathologist Damon Smith, Ph.D.

Value of Hog Manure $avings for your farm with MI Extension Educator Jerry May and Frontier-Servco FS nutrient management planner Nikki Wagner.

7:30am Registration Opens

8:00 Early Riser Session - Farm Bill Update Paul Mitchell, UW-Extension Ag Economist

Pork Quality Assurance Plus® certification

9:00 General Session host Willie Vogt

Featuring David Kohl, Ag Economist

Marketing Panel Discussion with Mike North, Naomi Blohm & Chris Atten 11:00 Trade Show Opens 11:30 Buffet Lunch 11:30-1:00 p.m. 12:15 Annual Meetings WSA/WSMB & WCGA/WCPB 12:30 WPA Annual Meeting 1:30 Educational Breakouts (Choose 1) A. Farm Bill Workshop B. Grow a Bushel of Corn, Save a Buck C. Utility of Fungicides in Corn & Soybeans D. Controlled Traffic Farming Whys & Hows E. Cooking with Pork G. Soybean Meal Quality Event H. Farmland video presentation

2:30 Trade Show Time & Break 3:00 Educational Breakout (Choose 1) A. Precision Ag & Weather in Soybeans B. Dairy Manure Application Method & Timing C. Making Cover Crops Pay D. Dealing with Row-by-Row Variation in Corn E. The Value of Hog Manure F. Using Big Data on Your Farm G. Farmland video presentation 4:00 Trade Show Time & Break 4:30 Educational Breakout (Choose 1) A. Precision Ag & Weather (repeated) B. Making Cover Crops Pay (repeated) C. Soil Sampling for Best Results D. PEDv: Where we are now, what’s next? E. Farm Bill Workshop (repeat from 1:30) F. Farmland video presentation 5:30 Trade Show Reception Sponsored in part by BASF & Premier Insurance 6:15

Sponsored by Wisconsin Pork Association

David Kohl

Program for Friday, Jan. 30

7:00am Trade Show Opens/Registration Opens Serving coffee, juice, rolls & fruit

Corn PAC Breakfast Buffet with Speaker Separate $30 fee applies, see registration form

7:30 Breakfast with WPA Board (RSVP Requested)

8:00 Early Riser Session - Market Outlook Darin Newsom, Senior Analyst, Telvent DTN

9:00 General Session with John Phipps

Export Potential discussion with Jim Sutter, US Soybean Export Council & Tom Sleight, US Grains Council

State Agri Issues Panel with Corn, Soy & Pork Assoc. Leaders

9:00 Transport Quality Assurance for Livestock Haulers

11:00 Trade Show Time

12:30 Luncheon with Guest Damian Mason, humorist

2:00pm Bonus Agronomic Session AG Ph.D. Broadcast with Brian Hefty

John Phipps

Brian Hefty

HHOTELOTEL AACCOMMODATIONSCCOMMODATIONS

Special $112 Standard Room Rates* Jan. 28 & 29

for registered attendees.

Call Kalahari at 877-253-5466 & insist on the Corn/Soy Expo rate.

Rooms include FREE waterpark passes for every

registered guest each day of your stay!

Friday, Jan. 30, rate is $169, Sat. Jan. 31 rate is $199,

availability is very limited and MUST include a Thursday night stay.

Note: Hotel policy requires advance payment for first night stay and charges a cancellation fee.

*Standard room is 2-double beds. Rate subject to state & local tax (11.5%).

Room rate good only through Jan. 5, 2015

Wisconsin DellsWisconsin Dells

TASTE of ELEGANCE

Included with all paid registrations

Extra tickets @ $20 each Available in advance for unregistered

family members

See registration form for details

Join our Organizations Save $50 on Registration

Use our registration form inside to enroll.

Wisconsin Corn Growers Association Yearly membership is $60

3-Year member is $150, includes $100 in free seed

Representing you in Madison & Washington D.C.

For more information contact 262-495-2232 www.wicorn.org

Wisconsin Soybean Association Your Soybean Voice

One-year membership is $100 Limited time 3-year membership price of $175

includes:

Phone: 608-274-7522 www.wisoybean.org

Supporting production research; grower education, biodiesel, trade access, farm bill and much more!

& Taste of Elegance

Jan. 29–30, 2015

Kalahari Wisconsin Dells

EXPOEXPO

Register online at www.commodityclassic.com

JOIN US AGAIN NEXT YEAR AT CORN/SOY EXPO

Feb. 4-5, 2016

Kalahari is at Exit #92 off I-90/94


CIRCLE CHOICES & FILL-IN AMOUNTS PAID Rate $ Amount

2-Day Member Full Event Registration (Includes Taste of Elegance) $110 x 1 $________

Add spouse and/or minor children (Includes Taste of Elegance) $ 85 x __ $________

2-Day NON-Member Full Registration (Includes Taste of Elegance) $160 x 1 $________

1-Day NON-Member Limited Registration (day’s programs, trade show & meals) Thursday, Jan. 29 $110 x __ $________

Friday, Jan. 30 $110 x __ $________

1-Day Member Limited Registration (day’s programs, trade show & meals) (limited to 1 member, 1 spouse & minor children only) Thursday, Jan. 29 $ 85 x __ $________

(limited to 1 member, 1 spouse & minor children only) Friday, Jan. 30 $ 85 x __ $________

MEETING REGISTRATION FORM Fees increase $40 after 1/15/15 Name:_______________________________________________________________________________ (Please Print) Spouse Name if Registering _______________________________________________________________ Name(s) of Minor Child(ren) Registering_______________________________________________________________ Address: _________________________________________________________________________________ City/State/Zip: _____________________________________________________________________________ Phone: __________________________ E-Mail: __________________________________________________

EXTRA Taste of Elegance Tickets @ $20 each (_____ number of tickets @ $20) $________ INCLUDED with 2-day & Thursday 1-day registrations. Order ONLY for EXTRA unregistered extra guests.

EXTRA Friday Luncheon Tickets @ $20 each (_____ number of tickets @ $20) $________ Luncheon INCLUDED with 2-day & Friday 1-day registrations. Order ONLY for EXTRA unregistered extra guests.

Corn PAC Breakfast Buffet @ $30 each (______number of tickets @ $30) not included in full event $________

Make ALL checks payable to Wisconsin Corn/Soy Expo TOTAL AMOUNT DUE $__________ OR complete credit card information below

PAYMENT OPTIONS

MEMBERSHIP: Join or renew today - circle choice(s) 1 Year 3 Year

Wisconsin Soybean Association $100 $175 $________

Wisconsin Corn Growers Association $ 60 $150 $________

Mail Form With Payment to: Wisconsin Corn/Soy Expo

900 Foxboro Drive Oregon, WI 53575

Fax using credit card payment to: 608-274-3988

Fees increase $40 after 1/15/15 No refunds after 1/15/15

$50 fee charged for refunds

CREDIT CARD INFORMATION

Card #: _______________________________

Card Expiration Date:_______________________ Signature: _____________________________

Register online at www.CornSoyExpo.org

Circle Card Type

Master Card

Discover

Visa

Program for Thursday, Jan. 29

BREAKOUT SESSION DESCRIPTIONS

Controlled Traffic Farming Whys & Hows with Ag Engineer Graham Adsit, MD.

Cooking with Pork Food tips and sampling with 2014 Taste of Elegance Winning Chef Matt Baier.

Dairy Manure Application Method & Timing with UW Ext. Soil Fertility Spe-cialist Carrie Laboski, Ph.D.

Dealing with Row-by-Row Variation in Corn with Ag Engineer Bob Recker.

Farm Bill Workshop with UW Ext. Ag Economist Paul Mitchell, Ph.D.

Farmland documentary presented by US Farmers & Ranchers Alliance

Grow a Bushel or Save a Buck by UW Ext. Corn Specialist Joe Lauer, Ph.D.

Making Cover Crops Pay with UW Ext. Soil Scientist Matt Ruark, Ph.D.

PEDv: Where we are now & what’s next with Dr. Lisa, Becton, National Pork Board.

Precision Ag & Weather in Soybeans with UW Ext. Soybean Specialist Shawn Conley, Ph.D.

Soil Sampling for Best Results with Crop Consultant Bill Stangel and Lab Man-ager James Friedericks, Ph.D.

Soybean Meal Quality Event sponsored by the United Soybean Board.

Using Big Data on Your Farm with consultants Jason Tatge, of Farmobile and Jeremy Rowkamp of Precision Agriculture.

Utility of Fungicides in Corn & Soybeans with UW Plant Pathologist Damon Smith, Ph.D.

Value of Hog Manure $avings for your farm with MI Extension Educator Jerry May and Frontier-Servco FS nutrient management planner Nikki Wagner.

7:30am Registration Opens

8:00 Early Riser Session - Farm Bill Update Paul Mitchell, UW-Extension Ag Economist

Pork Quality Assurance Plus® certification

9:00 General Session host Willie Vogt

Featuring David Kohl, Ag Economist

Marketing Panel Discussion with Mike North, Naomi Blohm & Chris Atten 11:00 Trade Show Opens 11:30 Buffet Lunch 11:30-1:00 p.m. 12:15 Annual Meetings WSA/WSMB & WCGA/WCPB 12:30 WPA Annual Meeting 1:30 Educational Breakouts (Choose 1) A. Farm Bill Workshop B. Grow a Bushel of Corn, Save a Buck C. Utility of Fungicides in Corn & Soybeans D. Controlled Traffic Farming Whys & Hows E. Cooking with Pork G. Soybean Meal Quality Event H. Farmland video presentation

2:30 Trade Show Time & Break 3:00 Educational Breakout (Choose 1) A. Precision Ag & Weather in Soybeans B. Dairy Manure Application Method & Timing C. Making Cover Crops Pay D. Dealing with Row-by-Row Variation in Corn E. The Value of Hog Manure F. Using Big Data on Your Farm G. Farmland video presentation 4:00 Trade Show Time & Break 4:30 Educational Breakout (Choose 1) A. Precision Ag & Weather (repeated) B. Making Cover Crops Pay (repeated) C. Soil Sampling for Best Results D. PEDv: Where we are now, what’s next? E. Farm Bill Workshop (repeat from 1:30) F. Farmland video presentation 5:30 Trade Show Reception Sponsored in part by BASF & Premier Insurance 6:15

Sponsored by Wisconsin Pork Association

David Kohl

Program for Friday, Jan. 30

7:00am Trade Show Opens/Registration Opens Serving coffee, juice, rolls & fruit

Corn PAC Breakfast Buffet with Speaker Separate $30 fee applies, see registration form

7:30 Breakfast with WPA Board (RSVP Requested)

8:00 Early Riser Session - Market Outlook Darin Newsom, Senior Analyst, Telvent DTN

9:00 General Session with John Phipps

Export Potential discussion with Jim Sutter, US Soybean Export Council & Tom Sleight, US Grains Council

State Agri Issues Panel with Corn, Soy & Pork Assoc. Leaders

9:00 Transport Quality Assurance for Livestock Haulers

11:00 Trade Show Time

12:30 Luncheon with Guest Damian Mason, humorist

2:00pm Bonus Agronomic Session AG Ph.D. Broadcast with Brian Hefty

John Phipps

Brian Hefty


Women of Wisconsin Soybean

Farmer leaders are the cornerstone of the strong soybean organizations in Wisconsin. Among the vast number of excellent leaders who have served on the Wisconsin Soybean Association and the Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board, there have been many women who have given their time, talent and intellect to build a great soybean industry for our state. We appreciate everything they did for the organizations and reflect on their work and the years they gave on behalf of Wisconsin Soybeans.

Alice Van Bogaert was involved with WSA in the early 1990s. Her husband was a founding member of WSA in 1973. Alice provided leadership for the Wisconsin Volunteer program and conducted many cooking demonstrations. Van Bogaert was always eager to work for the betterment

of the organization and was very dedicated to the Wisconsin soybean mission.

Judy Klahn was a groundbreaker for the Wisconsin Soybean Association, serving as the first female president of the organization in 1999. She served on the board from 1997-2003 in all.

Klahn and her husband Tom of raised soybeans, corn and vegetables near Lodi. The Klahns have

always been actively involved in agricultural groups throughout the years.

Judy enjoyed being a part of the legislative process and promoting Wisconsin’s soybean industry. She loved the opportunity to lead that organization

and do what was best for soybean growers throughout the state.

In 2009, Judy Klahn was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s. Klahn was a great proponent of the Wisconsin Soybean industry and opened the doors of opportunity for other women to get more involved in agriculture.

Vicky Coughlin of Watertown was involved Wisconsin Soybean Association more than a decade ago. She became president of WSA in 2002. Coughlin and her husband Gene farm the land that has been in the Coughlin family since 1852.

After serving in WSA, Coughlin continues to promote

agriculture in many ways including serving as a representative for the Farmers Feed Us organization.

Coughlin takes pride in knowing that her family is producing food on the same land that has been in production for generations. She has been instrumental in spreading the message of the role of farming in feeding the world. Coughlin knows there is considerable amount of risk and hard work in farming but the reward of being in an industry that has a high positive impact on the lives of others throughout the world is rewarding.

Lorraine Birschbach of Malone was also a pioneer for the WSA who served from 1990 to 1996 and then went on to serve nine years for the American Soybean Association (ASA). In 2003 she received the Lifetime Achievement Award for Membership from American Soybean Association.


She believed that a strong grassroots foundation was the key for policy development and the effectiveness of the organizations. She worked tirelessly for soybean issues in Wisconsin and across the United States.

Birschbach was recognized many years for top membership recruiting. She always had membership forms with her and was ready to add more farmers as members to the soybean associations. She believed in a strong membership base and encouraged others to become involved.

Nancy Kavazanjian works tirelessly to promote and educate people about agriculture. She served on WSA from 1987 to 1990. She is currently serving her fourth year as director for the United Soybean Board. Nancy and her husband, Charles Hammer, grow corn, soybeans and wheat near Beaver Dam.

Kavazanjian has been active in many areas of Wisconsin agriculture.

She is the newly elected Chairperson of the U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance and past communications director for the Wisconsin Corn Growers Association She also served a term on the Agricultural Advisory Board of the Chicago Federal Reserve Bank from 1989-90.

She works with the CommonGround initiative in Wisconsin and is an organizer of the annual Corn/Soy EXPO. Kavazanjian has met numerous grain buyers from other countries who have visited Wisconsin. In addition, Kavazanjian has traveled extensively promoting soybeans and byproducts through livestock and other uses.

Sherry Olson recently completed a term as WSA president. Olson, of Black River Falls, serves on the board as an industry representative and was asked to join the board several years ago. Olson has enjoyed the diversity of the individuals who serve on the board and she has gained a great deal of respect for how hard

the board works to serve the members and the soybean growers in Wisconsin.

Julia Engler also is currently serving on WSA. She first came to the WSA Board in 2011 and is an industry representative on the board.

Engler has also enjoyed meeting and working with farmers to help build a strong industry for Wisconsin and the nation.

Wisconsin Soybean extends a thank you to these and many other women who have helped the organization over the years. Their work opened the doors for other women who are eager to serve the soybean industry and all of agriculture.

We thank you for your time and look forward to adding more great women to our organizations in the future.

China Export Customers Commit to Buy $2.3 Billion of U.S. Soy at Midwest Shippers — USSEC Milwaukee ConferenceForeign grain buyers recently gathered in Wisconsin, the heart of the American Soybean Belt, to make deals and learn about U.S. soy. The event, held in Milwaukee in September, was co-sponsored by the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC), the Midwest Shippers Association and the American Soybean Association (ASA).

Buyers from China at the second-annual, soy-checkoff-funded U.S. Global Trade Exchange have agreed to buy $2.3 billion of U.S. soy totaling 176 million bushels of U.S. soybeans, marking the second consecutive year that the gathering has generated significant export sales for U.S. soybean farmers in their own backyard.

“This is very exciting news for U.S. soybean farmers,” says Jim Call, soybean farmer from Minnesota and United Soybean Board (USB) chairman. “This shows that we continue to meet the needs of our international customers, and they’ve certainly taken notice.”

“This week is really a great example of the whole picture of U.S. soy’s work with our export partners,” says Randy Mann, USSEC chairman and soybean farmer from Kentucky. “Of course the new sales are a boon for farmers, but we’re also laying groundwork for future sales by helping our current and prospective customers learn more about the sustainability and quality advantage of American soybeans.”

During the event, international representatives met with U.S. soy farmer-leaders and also attended a variety of presentations to learn about the sustainability and quality of U.S. soybeans.

“This event is a great opportunity for U.S. farmers to interface with our customers overseas,” says Ray Gaesser, ASA president and soybean farmer from Iowa. “They continue to demand the soybeans we produce, and we continue to innovate to bring higher quality and better beans for them. The relationships we’re strengthening here in Milwaukee are a huge part of why soybeans are the leaders in U.S. farm exports.”

In the most recent marketing year, U.S. soybean farmers exported more than 1.7 billion bushels of U.S. soy to customers beyond our borders. The value of these exports set a record of more than $28 billion. Representatives from China committed to buy $2.8 billion worth of U.S. soy during last year’s U.S. Soy Global Trade Exchange in Davenport, Iowa.



WSMB Continues Enhanced Nematode Testing Program

for 2014The Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board continues to offer the expanded nematode testing program to include other pest nematodes in addition to soybean cyst nematode (SCN). These nematodes are less damaging to soybeans than SCN but can cause enough yield loss to warrant treatment.

“As is the case for SCN, there are no rescue treatments for nematodes so the primary purpose of this year’s soil test is to plan for next year’s crop,” says Shawn Conley, Soybean and Wheat Extension Specialist. “Soil samples collected in corn for nematode analysis have predictive value for explaining yield if they are collected before the corn V6 growth stage. Sampling early in the season will provide information about the risk potential for the current corn crop and the next soybean crop.”

Eggs of SCN persist in the soil between soybean crops so a sample can be submitted any time that is convenient. The soil test report indicates the number of eggs in the sample and is useful for selecting the right variety for the next soybean crop. Retests of fields planted

with SCN-resistant varieties over multiple years shows how the nematode population is responding to variety resistance and provides an early warning should the nematode population adapt to host genetics.

The assays used to recover nematode pests other than SCN in soil require that the nematodes are alive. So, it is important to keep the samples moist and at least room temperature cool. Collecting a sample that includes multiple cores ensures that there will be plenty of root pieces to assay. It is not necessary to include live plants in the sample. The soil test report will indicate which pest nematodes are present and at what quantities and their damage potential to soybean and corn based on the numbers recovered. Free soil sample test kits are available now and can be requested at [email protected].

For more information on SCN testing and management practices to help reduce the losses from this pest, please contact: Shawn Conley: [email protected]; 608-262-7975 or visit www.coolbean.info.


2014 Wisconsin Soybean Variety Test Results Available Online

The Wisconsin Soybean Variety Test is conducted each year with the producer’s needs in mind.

“Our objective is to give producers the information to select varieties that will satisfy

their specific goals and are most likely

to perform best under their management practices,” says

Shawn Conley, state soybean Extension specialist.

How the entries were testedSeed companies, private breeders, and university research and Extension specialists voluntarily submitted any number of entries they wished. Most of these entries are commercially available, but experimental varieties were also tested. Several additional commercial and public cultivars were included for comparison.

Tests were conducted using conventional, reduced tillage or no-till practices. All variety tests were planted at 160,000 seeds/A, except the white mold trial that was planted at 200,000 seeds/A, at row spacings. Tests were conducted using a randomized complete block design with four replicates.

Growing conditionsWisconsin soybean growers experienced dramatic variation in weather conditions again in 2014. Above normal precipitation in May to June delayed soybean planting whereas drought-like conditions were prevalent in July and early August in some areas. Though the soybean crop experienced extreme weather variability, the projected statewide average soybean yield is estimated at 44 bu/A up 5 from 2013 (Nov 10 NASS report).

Significant early season precipitation led to soybean planting and emergence that progressed well behind the 5 year average through late-May.

Temperatures in April through August remained lower than normal; which delayed crop development compared to the 5 year average. In all areas of Wisconsin, the 2014 growing season was behind the 30 year average. From May 1st through October 1st, the crop had accumulated approximately 200-300 less growing degree units (GDU’s) (base 50 degrees F) than the 30 year normal. Statewide crop conditions were rated at about 70 percent good to excellent for most of the season.

Unfortunately for soybean growers, below average temperatures in September and early October further delayed maturity; however the lack of a statewide killing frost allowed most of the soybean crop to mature. As of November 3rd, 80 percent of the Wisconsin soybean crop had been harvested, which is right on pace with the 5 year average of 81 percent. Source: www.nass.usda.gov

How performance was measured include: YieldLodgingMaturityProtein and oil Phytophthora Root Rot (P. sojae)White Mold (Sclerotinia sclerotiorum)Soybean Cyst Nematode (Heterodera glycines)Brown Stem Rot (Phialophora gregata)Sudden Death Syndrome (Fusarium solani f. sp. glycines)

Soybean viruses and insectsSoybean aphids were regionalized in 2014. Southwest Wisconsin was the hardest hit with many fields reaching economic threshold levels at or near R6 soybean when treatment decisions are less clear cut. Spider mite infestations were isolated to droughty production areas of WI. Those growers

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that did not manage aphids or spider mites accrued significant yield loss. The bean leaf beetle was observed in low numbers in the southern counties. Soybean growers and agronomic advisors need to carefully monitor early season bean leaf beetle populations again in 2015.

The virus situation in fields also needs to be assessed; virus-infected soybean plants commonly produce discolored seed. Late season bean leaf beetle infestation can cause extensive feeding injury to pods, thus combining with bean pod mottle virus to reduce seed yield and quality. Evidence is increasing that soybean varieties differ in the ability to yield in the presence of insects and associated viruses. Symptoms of Tobacco Ringspot Virus (TRSV) were also evident in many fields.

To read the complete list of 2014 Wisconsin Soybean Variety Test Results, visit www.coolbean.info/pdf/soybean_research/variety_trail_results/2014_Soybean_Trials_FINAL.pdf

Wisconsin’s animal agriculture sector benefits soybean farmers who depend on livestock and poultry that consume soybean meal. In addition, a successful animal agriculture industry supports the state’s economy by creating jobs, according to a study by the United Soybean Board (USB).

The USB contracted with Agralytica to provide current estimates of the economic impacts of animal agriculture at the national, state and local levels. In 2013, animal agriculture had the following positive national economic impacts:

1,984,000 » Job impact throughout the economy $371 billion » Impact on total output in the economy $65 billion » Impact on household incomes $16 billion » Impact on income taxes paid $7 billion » Impact on property taxes paid.

In the 2012/13 marketing year, domestic animal agriculture consumed 28.4 million tons of soybean meal in the United States – by far the largest source of soybean meal demand. This was a decrease of about two million tons due to very high protein feed prices. However, industry data confirm that soybean meal did hold its own in poultry and hog rations against other protein sources like canola meal and distillers dried grains (DDGS). Animal agriculture encompasses mainly beef cattle, hogs, broilers, turkeys, eggs, dairy, and aquaculture. Future soybean demand is tightly linked to the health of these industries.

In Wisconsin, demand for soybean meal continues to be strong, especially as livestock production grows. In 2012/13, 510,000 tons of soybean meal was consumed by animals in Wisconsin. There was particular large growth in broiler production for the state. According to the study, dairy cattle are the biggest soybean meal eaters in Wisconsin, followed by turkeys, broilers and hogs.

In addition, animal agriculture has a huge impact on the economics of each state and the nation. Across all states, the total output impact of animal agriculture in 2013 was $371 billion. The effect on household earnings was $65 billion, and the sector is responsible for 1.98 million jobs. The employment impact exceeds 10,000 jobs in 36 of the states, exceeds 100,000 jobs in California, Iowa, and Wisconsin, and tops 240,000 jobs in Texas.

“Soybean farmers recognize the importance of a strong animal agriculture industry that is a boost to our locals and state economies,” says Mike Cerny of Sharon, president of the Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board. “We look forward to continuing to work with our fellow farmers in growing a strong livestock industry for our state.”

For more details on the USB /Animal Agriculture Economic Analysis, read the entire study at www.wisoybean.org.

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USSEC Takes Moms to China to Talk GMOs

Nancy Kavazanjian of Wisconsin was part of the U.S. Agriculture Moms who helped deliver USSEC’s Innovative GMO Program in China

Various media outlets in China have recently been increasing the public’s fear level regarding GMOs by publishing unverified and often untrue information. Because China is the number one market for U.S. soybeans, after the United States, the U.S. Soybean Export

Council (USSEC) is concerned about the myths and misinformation appearing in the popular press and wanted to find a way to reach out directly to Chinese consumers.

Aware that mothers around the world are concerned for the health and wellbeing of their

families, USSEC invited four moms to travel to China in September to speak about the safety of GMO soybeans. These four women are steeped in agriculture and have a deep knowledge of GMO soy. Nancy Kavazanjian of Wisconsin, Sara Ross of Iowa, LaVell Winsor of Kansas and Kristin Reese of Ohio were selected for this mission to talk with Chinese moms about the safety of GMO soybeans. USSEC set up three meetings between professional moms. Two meetings were with women from public relations agencies in China and the third included Chinese women at the U.S. Embassy. During these meetings, the U.S. moms talked about their families, their farms and the importance of technology, connecting with their Chinese counterparts personally and professionally through pictures and sharing their stories. The meetings created a dialogue about food and families.

Because social media is such an important communications tool in China, the U.S. moms

Nancy Kavazanjian of Wisconsin (in front, right), Sara Ross of Iowa, LaVell Winsor of Kansas and Kristin Re-ese of Ohio were selected for this mission to talk with Chinese moms about the safety of GMO soybeans.


met with two personality partners or bloggers who have hundreds of thousands of followers. A conversation about day-to-day activities, feeding their children and GMOs ensued. Following this meeting, both bloggers indicated their interest in approaching GMO through their blogs. Many questions were asked and lots of misinformation was dispelled during all the meetings. Pre- and post-meeting surveys were distributed to participants, excluding the embassy participants and bloggers.

“The results are positive and encouraging; over 80% of the participants shifted their views positively toward GMO with one third of those indicating they have gained a whole new perspective,” states Jane Hu, session moderator and interpreter.

USSEC is working on next steps for this innovative program to continue the conversation in China to assure consumers about the safety and benefits of GMO soybeans.

The group visited a grocery store in China and saw tofu being made.

These four women are steeped in agriculture and have a deep knowledge of GMO soy.

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we’ve dealt with in the past, I still yielded 75 bushels and had excellent beans, regardless. We have a lot of soil types, as well, but the soybean is versatile. My agronomist and dealer understand my specific local needs because they are from the area. We put together a plan each year that adapts to the weather and soil types for my fields. I am happy with the products we use.

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