According to a news release, the Minnesota Soybean Federation (MSF) and the Oklahoma Soybean Federation (OSF) have joined USSF as state affiliates. They joined the Nebraska Soybean Federation, Missouri Soybean Association, Oklahoma Soybean Federation and the Minnesota Soybean Federation as part of the group that was formed in 2009 with a mission of ''ensuring US soy producers and the soy industry are provided the maximum opportunity for success in the global marketplace through policy and advocacy efforts.''

 

The USSF Board of Directors also wishes to announce recently elected new officers for the organisation.

 

Stepping into the position of president is Jerry Slocum, a soy farmer from Coldwater, Mississippi. ''I'm proud to serve as an advocate for my fellow soy farmers on policy issues at the national level,'' said Slocum. ''These days we can't have enough voices in our nation's capital speaking on behalf of agriculture and farmers.''

 

Joining Slocum on the USSF Executive Committee are Brian Greenslit, vice president and a soy farmer from Franklin, Minn.; Greg Anderson, secretary/treasurer and a soy farmer from Newman Grove, Neb.; and Warren Stemme, chairman and a soy farmer from Chesterfield, Mo.