With 569,998 U.S. soybean farmers growing crops to serve both new and long-standing industries, the future of this crop is essential. The United Soybean Board (USB) is bringing together numerous industry stakeholders to strategize about its future at CONNECTIONS 2014: Ahead of the Curve, Accelerating U.S. Soy's Future.
The event is designed to answer the question, "How can the U.S. soybean industry position itself for the 21st century and beyond?" Representatives from every aspect of the soy value chain, including farmers, processors, input providers, customers, researchers and more, will attend and contribute to that answer.
Following the event, USB will hold its annual meeting at the same location. During this meeting, the 70 USB directors will begin using the information learned from CONNECTIONS to shape the board's strategy with the goal of boosting the profit potential of all U.S. soybean farmers.
In addition, activities at USB's annual meeting will include :
· Swearing in 19 directors, including 14 returning farmer-leaders and five new representatives.
· Electing new USB executive committee members.
· Evaluating progress on marketing, promotion and research projects.
Media are invited to cover these events in person or via a teleconference with the new executive committee on Friday, Dec. 12.
1 South Broadway
St. Louis, MO 63102
Teleconference Call-In Number: 866-378-7315
Conference ID: 34279312
