Jody Shee

2 months ago | soygrowers.com | Jody Shee

By Jody SheeThere’s nothing like spending extended time overseas to change a young person’s farm and world perspective. That’s partially what the International Farm Youth Exchange (IFYE) program was organized to do when it was founded in 1948 with roots in 4-H. Today the exchange program is administered by the IFYE Association of the USA Inc. and no longer tied directly to 4-H, though many of the participants grew up in 4-H.

Sep 20, 2024 | soygrowers.com | Jody Shee |Jordan Bright

By Jody SheeAs soy fuels increasingly power the future of the soybean industry, a key group of ASA directors is out in front, guiding legislative efforts and educating policymakers to ensure continuous momentum in the right direction. And that’s just what they do in their spare time. Three directors reflect on their soy advocacy involvement, including the passion and purpose driving their commitment to advancing soy fuels.

May 24, 2024 | soygrowers.com | Jody Shee |Jordan Bright

By Jody SheeThe vitality of the U.S. soybean economy is inextricably linked to the condition of its inland waterways, its most efficient mode of transportation. Recognizing this critical dependency, the American Soybean Association and the United Soybean Board have worked and continue to work hand in hand with the Waterways Council and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Their urgent mission?

Mar 26, 2024 | soygrowers.com | Jody Shee |Jordan Bright

By Jody Shee When the scales tipped 206 bushels per acre of soybeans on Aug. 23, 2023, everything changed for Lee County, Georgia, farmer Alex Harrell. His official verified yield was 206.7997 bpa, which soundly beat the previous world record of 190.23 bpa set in 2019 by fellow Georgian and friend Randy Dowdy. For a month afterward, Alex’s phone did not stop ringing.

Aug 28, 2023 | soygrowers.com | Jody Shee |Jordan Bright

By Jody SheeAmid the challenges of farming, some soy industry leaders find joy in side jobs and hobbies. These pursuits are not merely distractions but serve as a way to make a positive impact on their communities and raise consumer awareness about the importance of farming. Here we talk with three industry leaders who have rewarding side gigs. Ronnie RussellRonnie Russell, who farms 1,700 acres in Richmond, Missouri, always felt like there was a disconnect among those outside of agriculture.