11 Sep 2015

Farmers Meet with Hundreds of International Buyers

By United Soybean Board
Checkoff shows off U.S. soy's quality, sustainability at third annual Global Trade Exchange MINNEAPOLIS (Sept. 10, 2015) - More than 300 international soy buyers visited the "Land of 10,000 Lakes" recently to learn about some of U.S. soy's bestselling points. The third annual U.S. Soy Global Trade Exchange in Minneapolis drew representatives of major international companies in countries such as China, Korea, India and many others.

"As the world's population continues to grow, so does the preference for U.S. soybeans," says Bob Haselwood, soybean farmer from Kansas and United Soybean Board (USB) chairman. "This event gives U.S. soybean farmers and the U.S. soy industry a platform to prove that we are committed to providing our international customers with a sustainable, high-quality product. The importance of these relationships is immeasurable."

International representatives committed to buy more than $5 billion worth of U.S. soy combined during the first two U.S. Soy Global Trade Exchanges in 2013 in Davenport, Iowa, and in 2014 in Milwaukee.

In the most recent marketing year, U.S. soybean farmers exported over 2 billion bushels of U.S. soy, valued at more than $30 billion. They've exported more than 1.8 million bushels of U.S. soybeans so far this marketing year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

USB, the American Soybean Association (ASA), the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) and the Midwest Shippers Association co-sponsored the event. Besides meeting with farmer-leaders, attendees also attended a variety of presentations to learn about the benefits of U.S. soybeans, including how the sustainability and quality separate them from the competition.

"This event gives international customers an inside look of how U.S. soybeans stack up against the competition," Haselwood says. "This experience shows them that we offer a product that not only has a consistent quality and is grown responsibly, but will also get to them in a timely manner. It's what sets us apart from the competition."

The 70 farmer-directors of USB oversee the investments of the soy checkoff to maximize profit opportunities for all U.S. soybean farmers. These volunteers invest and leverage checkoff funds to increase the value of U.S. soy meal and oil, to ensure U.S. soybean farmers and their customers have the freedom and infrastructure to operate, and to meet the needs of U.S. soy's customers. As stipulated in the federal Soybean Promotion, Research and Consumer Information Act, the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service has oversight responsibilities for USB and the soy checkoff.

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16 Jun 2015

Soybean Farmers Prepared for Phase out of Partially Hydrogenated Oils

By United Soybean Board
FDA announcement shifts focus to new technologies

ST. LOUIS (June 16, 2015) - Trans fats have been an active part of the soy industry's vernacular for decades. And, for the past decade, the industry - including the farmers who grow soybeans - have been working on solutions to meet food-customer needs for a stable oil without partial hydrogenation, which causes trans fats.

The FDA's recent announcement to phase out partially hydrogenated vegetable oils did not come as a shock to soybean farmers. In fact, the United Soybean Board (USB) has been working with industry on two replacement options for partially hydrogenated soybean oil for more than 10 years. And now, those solutions are coming to the forefront.

"The soy industry estimates that 2 billion pounds of partially hydrogenated soybean oil are used in food today," says Jimmy Sneed, a soybean farmer from Hernando, Mississippi and USB farmer-leader. "We're excited to bring solutions like high oleic and interesterified soybean oil to the market and ready to shift the discussion to innovation."  

High oleic soybeans produce an oil that food companies can use for stability without the need for partial hydrogenation. Farmers currently grow high oleic soybeans in nine states, with more acreage being added each year.

Commodity soybean farmers can help with the solution, as well. By interesterifying commodity soybean oil, processors produce a hard fat, similar to the consistency of margarine, which helps meet needs for some baking customers.

"The U.S. food industry continues to be an important customer to soybean farmers and the entire soybean industry," adds Sneed. "High oleic soybeans and interesterified soybean oil are solutions brought online to help food companies maintain the taste consumers prefer, while using a domestically sourced, sustainable oil."

The FDA has been considering removing the Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) status of partially hydrogenated oils since late 2013. After an open comment period in 2014, it announced this week intentions to phase out partially hydrogenated oils over the next three years.

Farmers interested in helping bring the solutions to the market sooner through high oleic soybeans should talk to their local seed or processing representative, or visit soyinnovation.com.

The 70 farmer-directors of USB oversee the investments of the soy checkoff to maximize profit opportunities for all U.S. soybean farmers. These volunteers invest and leverage checkoff funds to increase the value of U.S. soybean meal and oil, to ensure U.S. soybean farmers and their customers have the freedom and infrastructure to operate, and to meet the needs of U.S. soy's customers. As stipulated in the federal Soybean Promotion, Research and Consumer Information Act, the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service has oversight responsibilities for USB and the soy checkoff.

For more information on the United Soybean Board, visit www.unitedsoybean.org
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10 Jun 2015

See for Yourself Participants to See Soy Checkoff in Action

By United Soybean Board
10 U.S. soybean farmers to visit domestic, international soy markets
ST. LOUIS (June 9, 2015) - Farmer-leaders of the United Soybean Board (USB) recently selected 10 U.S. soybean farmers to learn more about the soy checkoff and see where their soybeans go beyond the elevator through USB's See for Yourself program.

"The See for Yourself program is a once-in-a-lifetime experience," says Keith Tapp, a soybean farmer from Sebree, Kentucky, and chair of USB's Audit and Evaluation Committee, which sponsors See for Yourself. "Participants are able to ask questions and give feedback to me and other farmer-leaders directly, while seeing the results of their checkoff investment firsthand."

This year, the following farmers get the chance to see how the checkoff helps increase demand for their soybeans:

• Nathan Brown from Hillsboro, Ohio
• Jennifer Campbell from Franklin, Indiana
• Rick Dickerson from Laurel, Delaware
• Caleb Frey from Morganza, Louisiana
• Adam Guetter from Wabasso, Minnesota
• April Hemmes from Hampton, Iowa
• Tina Holst from Chilton, Wisconsin
• Justin Knobel from Elysburg, Pennsylvania
• Carl Philips from Walnut Ridge, Arkansas
• Antron Williams from Rowesville, South Carolina

The See for Yourself program gives participants a firsthand look at how and where their soybeans are being used both domestically and internationally. It also offers farmer-participants an opportunity to evaluate specific, checkoff-funded research and promotional activities. The program will be held July 30-August 7 in St. Louis, China and Vietnam.

This will be See for Yourself's first visit to Vietnam. The third-largest aquaculture-producing country in the world, Vietnam offers a unique look at animal agriculture's needs for high-quality soybean meal. With the cost of fishmeal-based feeds rising, soybean meal is a more affordable and more sustainable protein option for aquaculture feed. In 2014, Vietnam imported more than 350,000 metric tons of U.S. soybean meal, or the meal from over 16.3 million bushels of U.S. soybeans, most of which was used to feed fish.

Other stops during the program will highlight the checkoff's work in production research, transportation, biodiesel, high oleic and more.

The 70 farmer-directors of USB oversee the investments of the soy checkoff to maximize profit opportunities for all U.S. soybean farmers. These volunteers invest and leverage checkoff funds to increase the value of U.S. soybean meal and oil, to ensure U.S. soybean farmers and their customers have the freedom and infrastructure to operate, and to meet the needs of U.S. soy's customers. As stipulated in the federal Soybean Promotion, Research and Consumer Information Act, the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service has oversight responsibilities for USB and the soy checkoff.

For more information on the United Soybean Board, visit www.unitedsoybean.org
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24 Apr 2015

Global Soybean Stakeholders Monetize Biotech-Approval Delays

By United Soybean Board
U.S. soy family partners with China, South America to examine implications of trait postponements

ST. LOUIS (April 24, 2015) - A new white paper shows that a three-year postponement in global approval of biotech-enhanced soybean traits any time in the next 10 years would cost farmers and consumers a total of nearly $19 billion, compared with typical approval timelines.

This new research was released during a recent International Soybean Growers Alliance (ISGA) mission. Farmer-leaders from the United States, Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay met with Chinese governmental officials and influencers to discuss the economic implications of these delays for global producers and consumers of soy.

"It's no secret that soy is part of a global market," says Bob Haselwood, United Soybean Board (USB) chairman and soybean farmer from Berryton, Kansas. "We need a coordinated effort across North America, South America and China to work toward timely international approvals for new biotech traits to grow a safe, reliable and abundant food supply that is profitable for both producers and consumers."

Farmers in large soy-exporting countries that quickly adopt new technology ? the U.S., Brazil and Argentina ? and consumers in large importing countries ?China and the nations in the European Union ? have the most to lose from delayed approvals, according to the white paper.

"The global supply chain is a powerful economic engine that benefits not only farmers and consumers, but stakeholders at each stage in between," says Wade Cowan, American Soybean Association (ASA) president and soybean farmer from Brownfield, Texas. "It is a point of pride for U.S. soybean farmers that the beans we grow produce an entire secondary economy of jobs in the U.S. and in each of our export markets. We're also proud that our beans play such a key role in supporting economies as their citizens demand more meat protein, as is the case in China. Those benefits, however, can't take place if the approvals process breaks down, and that's why we're over here, working to ensure that we have a system that works for both the Chinese and their import partners in the U.S. and South America."

As an example of important biotech approvals that farmers might need in the near future, the study examined herbicide-tolerance traits and analyzed the effects of approval delays through 2025.

Regulatory delays have real costs for society. For example, when new biotech herbicide-tolerant varieties are not approved in a timely manner, farmers continue to incur increased weed-control costs, potential yield losses and reductions in acreage. Some farmers may see greatly increased production costs or be forced out of farming entirely. At the same time, higher prices and reduced supplies strain consumers.

"Timely, science-based approvals are crucial in ensuring increased productivity to meet global supply demands," says Laura Foell, U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) chair. "This mission provided an opportunity for the world's largest soy producers and consumers to learn that resolving approval delays will benefit everyone along the supply chain."

The white paper, The Potential Economic Impacts of Delayed Biotech Innovation in Soybeans, was developed in conjunction with ISGA members, by researchers Nicholas Kalaitzandonakes, Kenneth A. Zahringer and Jon Kruse at the University of Missouri.

About the International Soy Growers Alliance (ISGA)
ISGA is made up of growers and industry representatives from Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Paraguay, Uruguay and U.S., who share a commitment to meet the rapidly increasing world demand for quality and healthy soy products produced in a sustainable and environmentally-friendly manner. The six countries represented are responsible for over 95 percent of global soy production.

About the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC)
USSEC aims to maximize the use of U.S. soy internationally by meeting the needs of global customers that use U.S. soy in human food and feed for poultry, livestock and fish. The organization uses a global network of stakeholder partnerships, including soybean farmers, exporters, agribusinesses, agricultural organizations, researchers and government agencies, to accomplish that mission. For more information on USSEC, visit www.ussec.org.

About the American Soybean Association (ASA)
ASA represents all U.S. soybean farmers on domestic and international issues of importance to the soybean industry. ASA's advocacy efforts are made possible through voluntary farmer membership by farmers in 30 states where soybeans are grown. For more information on ASA, visit www.soygrowers.com.

About the United Soybean Board (USB)
The 70 farmer-directors of USB oversee the investments of the soy checkoff to maximize profit opportunities for all U.S. soybean farmers. These volunteers invest and leverage checkoff funds to increase the value of U.S. soy meal and oil, to ensure U.S. soybean farmers and their customers have the freedom and infrastructure to operate, and to meet the needs of U.S. soy's customers. As stipulated in the federal Soybean Promotion, Research and Consumer Information Act, the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service has oversight responsibilities for USB and the soy checkoff. For more information on USB, visit www.unitedsoybean.org.

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23 Apr 2015

USB Recognizes Four Soybean Farmers for Outstanding Water Stewardship

By United Soybean Board
Soy checkoff helps spread awareness of local water-management practices ST. LOUIS (April 22, 2015) - Earth Day reminds us of the precious resources we must conserve to ensure a sustainable and enjoyable future for generations to come. As more and more consumers look into the long-term viability of the products and services they consume, it is natural to focus the spotlight on farmers. While going green may be a current trend, U.S. soybean farmers have been proactively limiting their use of natural resources for decades. In fact, conservation practices and sustainable measures are key to U.S. soy's marketability and the livelihood of the farmers who grow it.

"The sustainability of U.S. soy is an important factor to customers both at home and abroad," says Bill Beam, chair of the United Soybean Board's Freedom to Operate Action Team and a soybean farmer from Elverson, Pennsylvania. "Managing the land, air and water to make sure we have the inputs needed to grow a quality crop each year while simultaneously planning for the future is a delicate balance."

Protecting water is important, and a variety of farm-management techniques, including conservation tillage, nutrient management and technology improvements in seed and equipment, can improve water quality and conserve water use.

Managing water has economic benefits, too. Tools such as precision-agriculture applications and soil tests help farmers apply the right amount of nutrients and chemicals for each field. This helps them reduce applications, improve water quality and boost profitability.

Realizing that water quality is a localized issue, the soy checkoff is recognizing four soybean farmers for outstanding water stewardship in their own communities. These farmers include :

Terry McClure, Ohio Soybean Council vice president and soybean farmer from Grover Hill, Ohio: McClure is committed to community involvement and proactive water management. He is an Ohio Nature Conservancy board member and volunteers his farm for research conducted to ensure he is maintaining the lowest levels of nutrient runoff on his operation.

Mike Starkey, Indiana Soil and Water Conservation District president and soybean farmer from Brownsburg, Indiana: Starkey continually searches for ways to fine-tune his cropping system and has implemented conservation tillage for 15 years. He farms near Indianapolis and works to prevent erosion and sediment in the urban water supply.

Jimmy Thomas and family, soybean farmers from Timberlake, North Carolina: The Thomas family focuses on soil health and waterway maintenance. They use a variety of structures on the farm to direct water flow and filter runoff, including terraces, grass waterways, field borders and filter strips. The Thomases also keep an eye on the earthworm populations to monitor soil health on the operation.

Hans Schmidt, Maryland Association of Soil Conservation Districts president, Maryland Soybean Board chairman and soybean farmer from Sudlersville, Maryland: Schmidt is an advocate for water quality among consumers. Schmidt hosts farm tours and invites key influencers, such as legislators and government delegates, to his farm so they can learn about the practices that many farmers employ to improve water quality.

The 70 farmer-directors of USB oversee the investments of the soy checkoff to maximize profit opportunities for all U.S. soybean farmers. These volunteers invest and leverage checkoff funds to increase the value of U.S. soy meal and oil, to ensure U.S. soybean farmers and their customers have the freedom and infrastructure to operate, and to meet the needs of U.S. soy's customers. As stipulated in the federal Soybean Promotion, Research and Consumer Information Act, the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service has oversight responsibilities for USB and the soy checkoff.

For more information on the United Soybean Board, visit www.unitedsoybean.org
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15 Apr 2015

Global Soybean Stakeholders Meet to Discuss Biotech Approvals and Supply

By United Soybean Board

Representatives from U.S. soybean-farmer-led organizations will soon join their counterparts from several other countries in China to meet with stakeholders including industry and government representatives to discuss the biotech-approval process there. A white paper on the global implications of delays for biotech soybean traits will be released at the meeting.

Farmer-leaders from the United Soybean Board (USB), the American Soybean Association (ASA) and the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) will team up with their fellow soybean farmers from Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay and Canada, representing the International Soy Growers Alliance (ISGA).

The delegation will meet with Chinese industry and government officials to discuss biotechnology and its role in supplying a safe, reliable and abundant food supply to a global market.

Please join Bob Haselwood, Wade Cowan and Laura Foell via teleconference to discuss this hot topic.

17 Mar 2015

Ag Day a Great Opportunity for Farmer Outreach to Consumers

By United Soybean Board

Checkoff-supported organizations provide resources farmers can use to educate on today's ag

ST. LOUIS (March 12, 2015) - With multiple farming-related topics top of mind for consumers right now, it's more important than ever for farmers to engage those food purchasers with the true story of today's agriculture. And there's no better time to do it than on National Ag Day, March 18. 

Farmers' freedom to operate depends in large part on consumers feeling good about the practices and technology being used to raise their food. The soy checkoff partners with multiple organizations and supports the development of resources that farmers can use to connect with consumers in meaningful ways. 

"It's natural for consumers to have questions about where their food comes from and how farmers are producing it," says Nancy Kavazanjian, a soybean farmer from Wisconsin who serves as the United Soybean Board's Communications Target Area Coordinator as well as chairwoman of the U.S. Farmer and Ranchers Alliance (USFRA). "That provides farmers with an opportunity to share our stories in honest and simple ways and show that we share their values."

This Ag Day, farmers have their choice of plenty of resources to help them do that. The checkoff works with the Center for Food Integrity (CFI), CommonGround and USFRA, all of which support farmers as they answer consumers' questions, just in different ways:

• Consumer Research - CFI (www.foodintegrity.org/research/2014-research, @FoodIntegrity) conducts leading-edge consumer research, which results in models of best practices that position farmers for success in connecting with consumers. CFI's most recent research provides guidance on how to introduce technical and scientific data about food and farming into conversations so that consumers will consider the information in their decision-making process. 

• Resources for Moms - The women farmers of CommonGround (www.FindOurCommonGround.com,@CommonGroundNow) start conversations with moms looking for more information about what they feed their families. CommonGround develops resources, such as videos and infographics, that farmers can share to inform on topics like animal welfare, GMOs and issues related to local and organic production.

• Ag for Movie Night - The goal of USFRA (www.fooddialogues.com, @USFRA) is to bring the farmer and rancher voice to food and farming conversations with customers. USFRA produces the Food Dialogues, bringing together farmers, consumers, industry representatives and media to discuss the most pressing food topics. Additionally, USFRA supported production of the film, "FARMLAND," which is now available at Walmart, Netflix and many other outlets.

The 70 farmer-directors of USB oversee the investments of the soy checkoff to maximize profit opportunities for all U.S. soybean farmers. These volunteers invest and leverage checkoff funds to increase the value of U.S. soy meal and oil, to ensure U.S. soybean farmers and their customers have the freedom and infrastructure to operate, and to meet the needs of U.S. soy's customers. As stipulated in the federal Soybean Promotion, Research and Consumer Information Act, the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service has oversight responsibilities for USB and the soy checkoff.

For more information on the United Soybean Board, visit www.unitedsoybean.org
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04 Mar 2015

Soy Checkoff Recognizes Market Developer, Biodiesel Board

By United Soybean Board
United Soybean Board Announces Its Outstanding Achievement and Excellence in Oil Awards ST. LOUIS (March 3, 2015) - The United Soybean Board (USB) recently awarded two of its highest honors to a market developer and an organization that have been instrumental in developing major new opportunities for U.S. soybeans that have greatly impacted the profit potential for all U.S. soybean farmers. USB gave its Outstanding Achievement Award to international aquaculture market developer Michael Cremer, Ph.D., and its Excellence in Oil Award to the National Biodiesel Board (NBB).

"The board is excited to have the opportunity to honor both Dr. Cremer and NBB and thank them for their contributions to the U.S. soy industry," says Bob Haselwood, USB chairman and soybean farmer from Berryton, Kansas. "Both recipients have played a large role in moving our industry forward, and for that we are extremely grateful."

Cremer, the U.S. Soybean Export Council's international aquaculture senior program adviser, has dedicated more than 30 years to helping the U.S. soy industry realize its potential with a growing consumer of soy. Through his work in aquaculture, he helped the Asian aquaculture industry become a more sustainable industry that is using more U.S. soy every year in fish feed.

"I am deeply honored to receive this award," says Cremer. "Working with the U.S. soybean industry has been the highlight of my career.  I have been doubly blessed, to have had one of the best aquaculture jobs in the world and to work with folks that I call both colleagues and friends."

Biodiesel is one of the most researched renewable fuels on the market, and, as an advanced biofuel, one that is leading the way in the market. None of this would have been possible without the expertise and dedication of NBB. Checkoff-funded research shows biodiesel has added 74 cents per bushel to the price soybean farmers receive, increased domestic crush and returned value to the entire soybean industry - even those on the meal side of the equation.

"The National Biodiesel Board's partnership with the United Soybean Board is the perfect example of teamwork that hits the ball out of the park every time," says NBB CEO Joe Jobe. "As a key customer of U.S. soybean oil making a significant contribution to soybean profitability, we are truly honored to be recognized."

The 70 farmer-directors of USB oversee the investments of the soy checkoff to maximize profit opportunities for all U.S. soybean farmers. These volunteers invest and leverage checkoff funds to increase the value of U.S. soy meal and oil, to ensure U.S. soybean farmers and their customers have the freedom and infrastructure to operate, and to meet the needs of U.S. soy's customers. As stipulated in the federal Soybean Promotion, Research and Consumer Information Act, the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service has oversight responsibilities for USB and the soy checkoff.

For more information on the United Soybean Board, visit www.unitedsoybean.org
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03 Mar 2015

Soy Checkoff Positions U.S. Soy Industry as Global Leader

By United Soybean Board
Upcoming gathering of global oilseed industry will give U.S. soy family an opportunity to lead

ST. LOUIS (Feb. 27, 2015) - When farmer-leaders of the United Soybean Board (USB) wrote the organization's current long-range strategic plan, they included their vision that U.S. soybeans will be the leader of the global oilseed industry. This summer, USB will join the American Soybean Association and the U.S. Soybean Export Council in leading the global oilseed industry during the 18th International Oilseed Producers Dialogue (IOPD), to be held here in the United States for the first time since 2006.

"This event brings together oilseed industries from all over the world - Asia, Australia, Europe and South and North America," says Bob Haselwood, soybean farmer from Berryton, Kansas, and USB chairman. "It really highlights that we all have the same goals, and it helps us to find ways to work together to achieve these goals. We're looking forward to hosting our oilseed colleagues and leading the way to a successful IOPD 2015."

In addition to hosting the IOPD event, a gathering of representatives of both North and South American soybean farmers will come together as part of the International Soy Growers Alliance (ISGA). ISGA, which represents 90 percent of the world's soybean production, works to advance issues important to soybean farmers in North and South America, such as approval of biotech events.

"ISGA is all about showing a united front," says Jared Hagert, soybean farmer from Emerado, North Dakota, and USB vice chairman. "USB has been involved in several ISGA missions to meet with governments of major soy-importing countries, such as China, and talk about the importance of science-based approval systems for biotech varieties. There is not a stronger signal we could send than standing together with farmers from Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay with a common view on an issue."

Exact dates and locations will be announced in the coming months.

The 70 farmer-directors of USB oversee the investments of the soy checkoff to maximize profit opportunities for all U.S. soybean farmers. These volunteers invest and leverage checkoff funds to increase the value of U.S. soy meal and oil, to ensure U.S. soybean farmers and their customers have the freedom and infrastructure to operate, and to meet the needs of U.S. soy's customers. As stipulated in the federal Soybean Promotion, Research and Consumer Information Act, the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service has oversight responsibilities for USB and the soy checkoff.

For more information on the United Soybean Board, visit www.unitedsoybean.org
Visit us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/UnitedSoybeanBoard
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11 Feb 2015

USB to Set Plan for Future at February Meeting

By United Soybean Board

Farmer-leaders of the United Soybean Board (USB) will meet in February to tackle a busy week of strategic planning for 2016.

This meeting includes setting strategic priorities in each of the four target areas - Communications, Domestic Opportunities, International Opportunities and Supply. Farmer-leaders will also make initial allocations for investing checkoff resources. Finally, USB's four action teams - Meal, Oil, Freedom to Operate and Customer Focus - will begin the process of putting those resources to work in projects to maximize profit opportunities for U.S. soybean farmers.

Throughout this strategic-planning process, farmer-leaders will use the results and input from the recent CONNECTIONS 2014 to take into account perspectives from throughout the industry.

USB welcomes all members of the media to attend all open sessions.

Wednesday, Feb. 11, from 8:00 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 12, from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
The Westin Savannah Harbor
1 Resort Dr.
Savannah, GA 31421

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