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Fri Nov 21, 2025
Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board
Board to review 2025 research and set 2026 funding priorities
The Louisiana Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board will review 2025 research project accomplishments and evaluate proposals for 2026. The board will also hold a business meeting to discuss financial reports and set the 2025 budget.
- Review of 2025 research project accomplishments
- Evaluation of 2026 project proposals
- Collections report
- Report on fund balances
- Preliminary assessment income projections
agricultureresearchbudgetsoybeansgrain
✓ Decided: Board approves $1.3M for LSU AgCenter projects and other 2026 contracts
The Board approved funding for various research and organizational contracts for 2026, including a significant allocation to the LSU AgCenter. It also limited funding for Mid South Soybean Board projects due to scheduling issues and approved a $39,500 grant to the NCGA.
- Approved $1,319,677 for LSU AgCenter Projects and $75,786.80 for Chicot Insights
- Approved $39,500 for NCGA Mycotoxin Center of Excellence/Action Team
- Approved $59,900.25 for 5 Mid South Soybean Board (MSSB) renewal projects
- Authorized contracts for USGC ($25,809), LA Radio Network ($19,392), Clean Fuels ($10,000), Tri-State Forum ($1,250), LA FFA ($2,500), Brown ($10,000), and Zaunbrecher ($500 for 2025; $1,500 for 2026)
- Approved FY25 first purchaser audit report
- Approved FY25 legislative audit report
- Approved previous meeting minutes and agenda
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November 14, 2025
TO: Louisiana Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board
Charles Cannatella, Joey Boudreaux, Scott Wiggers, Darrell
Vandeven, Kody Beavers, Garrett Marsh, Burch Pierce, Joey
Olivier, Kellon Lee, Wil Miller, Luke Sayes.
FROM: Charles Cannatella, Chairman
RE: Board Meeting Meeting Notice
A meeting of the Louisiana Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board
has been scheduled as follows:
November 19-20, 2025
LSU Campus, AgCenter
Efferson Hall, Room 214
Baton Rouge, LA
Nov. 21, 2025
Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation
7000 Commerce Circle
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
The main purpose of this meeting will be to review the accomplishments of
each research project conducted during 2025 and look forward to project
proposals for 2026. The LSU Presentations will be held on their campus at
Efferson Hall beginning at 8:00 am Wednesday, November 19th, and the
following day on the 20th. The meeting will conclude Friday, November 21 at
LA Farm Bureau Headquarters. After the reviews and presentations are
concluded, we will need to conduct a business meeting. Agenda items for the
business meeting will include a collections report, a report on fund
balances, a report on preliminary assessment (income) projections, and a
decision of funding priorities and projects to set the 2025 budget.
Lunch will be provided Wednesday and Thursday for both the board and
researchers presenting. Friday lunch will only be provided for the board,
as we anticipate a worki …
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LOUISIANA SOYBEAN AND GRAIN RESEARCH
AND PROMOTION BOARD
November 21, 2025
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
MEMBERS PRESENT: Charles Cannatella, Scott Wiggers, Kellon Lee, Joey
Olivier, Will Miller, Burch Pierce, Garrett Marsh,
Joey Boudreaux, Kody Beavers
MEMBERS ABSENT: Garrett Marsh, Luke Sayes
OTHERS PRESENT: Andy Brown, Dr. Mike Salassi, Gene Cavalier, Kyle Coats,
Jeff Fabre
Chairman Cannatella called the meeting to order and reviewed the
agenda. The Board conducted the business meeting after all research
project reports were presented. Research reviews were conducted on
November 19 & 20 on LSU’s Campus.
The Board next considered the minutes of the previous meeting
and tentative agenda. Cannatella called for public comment, but none
was heard.
ACTION NO. 1 A motion was made by Boudreaux seconded by Beavers
and carried, to approve the minutes of the previous
meeting and the agenda as presented.
LDAF staff Gene Cavalier and Jeff Fabre were present and shared updates
from the department including audit work done with first purchasers and
other relevant oversight of the LA Commodities Commission. Fabre presented
the annual audit report, with 4 of 13 first purchasers audited. Cavalier
shared grading training figures, with 26 employees trained. Cannatella
asked for a report on Hansen Mueller. Cavalier explained LDAF was notified
of prompt pay issues on Oct. 23. LDAF immediately began investigating,
which led to a Commodity Commission hearing on Nov 20. …
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Fri Nov 22, 2024
Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board
Board to review 2024 research and set 2025 budget priorities
The Louisiana Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board will review 2024 research project accomplishments and evaluate 2025 project proposals. The board will also hold a business meeting to discuss financial reports and determine funding priorities for the 2025 budget.
- Review of 2024 research project accomplishments
- Evaluation of 2025 project proposals
- Collections report
- Fund balances report
- Preliminary assessment income projections
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✓ Decided: Board approves $480,000 for LSU soybean research professorship
The Board approved a $480,000 gift to the LSU foundation for a second endowed soybean research professorship. It also authorized over $1.6 million in research project funding for LSU AgCenter and McNeese State. Various promotional contracts and the FY24 audit report were approved.
- Approved $480,000 gift to LSU foundation for second endowed soybean research professorship
- Approved $1,591,899 for LSU AgCenter Projects
- Approved $44,400 for McNeese St. projects
- Authorized 2025 contracts including USGC ($24,816), MSSB ($131,338.50), and LA Radio Network ($15,392 + up to $4,000 for corn)
- Approved coverage of board member travel expenses to research meetings in state or adjoining states
- Approved FY24 audit report
- Approved previous meeting minutes and agenda
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November 15, 2024
TO: Louisiana Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board
Charles Cannatella, Joey Boudreaux , Scott Wiggers, Darrell Vandeven, Kody Beavers ,
Garrett Marsh, Burch Pierce, Joey Olivier, Kellon Lee, Wil Miller, Luke Sayes.
FROM: Charles Cannatella, Chairman
RE: Board Meeting Meeting Notice
A meeting of the Louisiana Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board has been scheduled as
follows:
November 20-22, 2024
Nov. 20 & 21
LSU Campus, AgCenter
Efferson Hall, Room 214
Baton Rouge, LA
Nov. 22
Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation
7000 Commerce Circle
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
The main purpose of this meeting will be to review the accomplishments of each research project
conducted during 2024 and look forward to project proposals for 2025. The LSU Presentations will be held
on their campus at Efferson Hall beginning at 8:00 am Wednesday, November 20th, and the following day
on the 21st. The meeting will conclude Friday, November 22 at LA Farm Bureau Headquarters. After the
reviews and presentations are concluded, we will need to conduct a business meeting. Agenda items for
the business meeting will include a collections report, a report on fund balances, a report on preliminary
assessment (income) projections, and a decision of funding priorities and projects to set the 2025 budget.
Lunch will be provided Wednesday and Thursday for both the board and researchers presenting. Friday
lunch will only be provided for …
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LOUISIANA SOYBEAN AND GRAIN RESEARCH
AND PROMOTION BOARD
November 22, 2024
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
MEMBERS PRESENT: Charles Cannatella, Scott Wiggers, Kellon Lee, Joey
Olivier, Will Miller, Burch Pierce, Garrett Marsh,
Joey Boudreaux, Kody Beavers
MEMBERS ABSENT: Darrell VanDeven, Luke Sayes
OTHERS PRESENT: Andy Brown, Dr. Mike Salassi, Gene Cavalier, Kyle Coats,
Jessica Lange
Chairman Cannatella called the meeting to order and reviewed the
agenda. The Board conducted the business meeting after all research
project reports were presented. Research reviews were conducted on
November 20 & 21 on LSU’s Campus.
The Board next considered the minutes of the previous meeting
and tentative agenda. Cannatella called for public comment, but none
was heard.
ACTION NO. 1 A motion was made by Boudreaux seconded by Wiggers
and carried, to approve the minutes of the previous
meeting and the agenda as presented.
Kyle Coats with Louisiana Radio Network presented their annual
proposal for promotional campaigns. The board reviewed newly added
messaging for both radio and billboards for corn along with previously
funded soybean work.
Dr. Storer with McNeese St. presented his proposal for 2025 and his
final report for his three year project previously funded. Board members
gave feedback on considering cover crops and other management practices to
be tested in the SW region to improve soil health. Funding consideration
was tabled until the budgeting process late …
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Thu Jul 25, 2024
Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board
✓ Decided: Board approves $480,000 gift to LSU Foundation for Distinguished Professorship
The Board approved the previous meeting's minutes and financial reports, which showed gross revenue of $3,344,081. Chairman Cannatella executed an agreement for a one-time $480,000 gift to the LSU Foundation. The Board also identified nine potential research topics for 2025 LSU proposals.
- Approved previous meeting minutes and agenda
- Received and filed collections and financial reports
- Received and filed 2023 first purchaser audit report
- Executed agreement for $480,000 one-time gift to LSU Foundation
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LOUISIANA SOYBEAN AND GRAIN RESEARCH
AND PROMOTION BOARD
July 25, 2024
Vidalia, Louisiana
MEMBERS PRESENT: Charles Cannatella, Scott Wiggers, Kellon Lee, Darrell
VandeVen, Joey Olivier, Garrett Marsh, Wil Miller,
Kody Beavers
OTHERS PRESENT: Andy Brown, Gene Cavalier, Bobby Skeen, Dr. Mike Salassi,
Jeff Fabre, Dr. Rogers Leonard
Chairman Cannatella called the meeting to order and asked members to review
the agenda and minutes. Cannatella called for public comment on the agenda.
None was heard.
ACTION NO. 1 A motion was made by Olivier seconded by Marsh and
carried, to approve the minutes of the previous
meeting and the agenda as presented.
Brown then gave the collections and financial reports. Collections were
complete for the FY2024 cycle, with $2,784,688 for soybean, $523,810 for
corn, and $35,506 for wheat totaling $3,344,081 in gross revenue. Half of
the soybean amount is remitted then to USB. Brown noted the budgeted
differences, but that the board in total came in $76, 017 over budget
estimates. Brown also noted he had began the FY24 LA Legislative Audit
Process with Mike Glover, the LLA approved auditor. That report would be
prepared for the November meeting. Brown went over the compliance
questionnaire for the audit and Executive Committee members would execute
signature on that. Brown also noted improvements to processes with LDAF and
staff changes there.
Jeff Fabre with LDAF then presented the annual first purchaser audit
report, noting th …
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Fri Nov 17, 2023
Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board
✓ Decided: Board approves $480,000 gift for LSU soybean research professorship
The Board approved a $480,000 gift to the LSU Foundation for an endowed professorship and allocated over $1.5 million for research projects at LSU AgCenter and McNeese State. It also approved several promotional and organizational contracts for 2024 and filed the FY23 audit report.
- Approved $480,000 gift to LSU Foundation for endowed soybean research professorship
- Approved $1,487,206 for LSU AgCenter projects
- Approved $44,000 for McNeese State projects
- Approved 2024 Louisiana Radio Network contract for $15,392
- Approved contracts for USGC ($23,862), MSSB ($149,057), NCGA/AMCOE ($67,500), and Clean Fuels ($10,000)
- Approved contracts for Tri-State Forum ($1,000), LA FFA ($2,500), Brown ($10,000), and Lange ($1,500)
- Received and filed FY23 audit report showing no deficiencies
- Approved minutes of the previous meeting
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LOUISIANA SOYBEAN AND GRAIN RESEARCH
AND PROMOTION BOARD
November 17, 2023
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
MEMBERS PRESENT: Charles Cannatella, Scott Wiggers, Kellon Lee, Joey
Olivier, Will Miller, Burch Pierce, Garrett Marsh,
Joey Boudreaux, Kody Beavers
MEMBERS ABSENT: Darrell VanDeven, Luke Sayes
OTHERS PRESENT: Andy Brown, Dr. Mike Salassi, Gene Cavalier, Dr. Matt Lee,
Tracy Evans, Kyle Coats
Chairman Cannatella called the meeting to order and reviewed the
agenda. The Board conducted the business meeting after all research
project reports were presented. Research reviews were conducted on
November 15 & 16 on LSU’s Campus.
The Board next considered the minutes of the previous meeting
and tentative agenda. Cannatella called for public comment, but none
was heard.
ACTION NO. 1 A motion was made by Marsh seconded by Pierce and
carried, to approve the minutes of the previous
meeting.
Brown then conducted old business, beginning with review of the
annual Louisiana Legislative Audit report. The audit is performed by a
contracted 3rd party assigned by the state. Brown shared the findings with
the board, which only included a management letter, but no deficiencies.
ACTION NO. 2 A motion was made by Marsh, seconded by
Boudreaux and carried to receive and file the FY23 audit report as
presented.
Pierce and Olivier then updated the board on the legislative
committee on grain grading. Offered by Sen. Womack, LSGRPB was given a seat
on this legislative ta …
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Tue Jul 25, 2023
Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board
Board to discuss FY24 budgeting and proposal processes
The Louisiana Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board will meet to discuss the budgeting and proposal processes for the FY24 funding cycle. The meeting includes a financial update and other board business.
- Discussion of FY24 budgeting and proposal processes
- Review of financial update
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✓ Decided: Board nominates members to Automated Grain Grading Taskforce
The board nominated representatives for a state taskforce and modified its budget cycle by extending the November meeting to three days and canceling the January meeting. Financial reports were received and filed, and the board discussed potential endowment options for researcher retention.
- Approved previous meeting minutes and agenda
- Received and filed collections and financial reports
- Nominated Burch Pierce (primary) and Kody Beavers (alternate) for the Taskforce on Automated Grain Grading (unanimous)
- Approved extending November proposal and budget to a 3-day meeting and canceling the January meeting for the FY2024 budget cycle
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TO: Louisiana Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board
Joey Boudreaux, Scott Wiggers, Darrell Vandeven, Kody Beavers,
Garrett Marsh, Burch Pierce, Joey Olivier, Kellon Lee, Wil
Miller, Luke Sayes.
FROM: Charles Cannatella, Chairman
RE: Meeting Notice
A meeting of the Louisiana Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board
has been scheduled as follows:
July 25, 2023
2:00 p.m.
LSU AgCenter Northeast Experiment Station
4589 State Hwy. 605
St. Joseph, LA 71366
The main purpose of our meeting will be to discuss the budgeting and
proposal processes for the board for the FY24 funding cycle. We will also
review a brief financial update and other business of the board.
Please make plans to stay for the field day after the meeting that will
begin at 5:00 pm. Please contact Dennis Burns, Research Coordinator for the
Northeast Station, for questions about the field day. We will send out the
field day agenda closer to date of the meeting.
If you have any questions or suggestions, contact me at (337) 207-4730 or
Andy Brown, (225) 480-8842.
CC/ab
cc: Dr. Mike Salassi - LSU AgCenter
Dr. Bobby Fletcher - Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry
Mr. Bobby Skeen - Louisiana Cotton & Grain Association
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LOUISIANA SOYBEAN AND GRAIN RESEARCH
AND PROMOTION BOARD
July 25, 2023
St. Joseph, Louisiana
MEMBERS PRESENT: Charles Cannatella, Scott Wiggers, Kellon Lee, Burch
Pierce, Darrell VanDeven, Joey Boudreaux, Joey
Olivier
OTHERS PRESENT: Andy Brown, Kurt Guidry, Gene Cavalier, Bobby Skeen
Chairman Cannatella called the meeting to order and asked members to review
the agenda and minutes. Both were emailed prior to the meeting.
ACTION NO. 1 A motion was made by Wiggers seconded by Olivier and
carried, to approve the minutes of the previous
meeting and the agenda as presented.
Brown then gave the collections and financial reports. Collections YTD were
presented through May 2023, 11 of 12 months of FY 2023. Brown shared
soybean collections YTD were $3,530,815.70, Corn at $322,951.94, wheat at
$16,145.18 and sorghum passback’s 80% had been received from USCP. Brown
compared these to budget projections and also noted LDAF was doing better
of tracing first purchasers and assessing late fees appropriately. Brown
noted that once June collections were received he would reconcile year end
items including operating account reimbursement from the Grains account and
other items as needed. Brown also noted he had began the FY23 LA
Legislative Audit Process with Mike Glover, the LLA approved auditor. That
report would be prepared for the November meeting. Brown went over the
compliance questionnaire for the audit and Executive Committee members
would execute signature on …
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Fri Jan 13, 2023
Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board
Board to review 2023 research projects, budget, and contracts
The Louisiana Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board will meet to approve proposed research projects and the 2023 budget. The meeting includes discussions on funding levels for several grain organizations and presentations regarding audits and policy updates.
- Review and approval of 2023 research projects
- Approval of 2023 budget and contracts
- Consideration of funding levels for US Grains Council, National Corn Growers Association, and Mid-South Soybean Board
- LDAF presentation on first purchase audits and policy updates
- Presentations from Soybean Research Information Network and LA Radio Network
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✓ Decided: Board approves $1.74M in research funding and various 2023 contracts
The Board approved $1,700,428 for LSU AgCenter projects and $44,000 for McNeese St. projects. It also adopted new LDAF accounting procedures and authorized several organizational contracts for 2023. Financial and audit reports were received and filed.
- Approved LSU AgCenter 2023 proposals totaling $1,700,428
- Approved McNeese St. 2023 proposals totaling $44,000
- Adopted LDAF accounting procedures and policies
- Approved 2023 contracts: MSSB ($120,238), LRN ($15,392), NCGA ($63,000), USGC ($22,944), Clean Fuels Alliance ($10,000), Brown ($10,000), and Lange ($1,500)
- Received and filed audit and financial reports
- Approved previous meeting minutes and agenda
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TO: Louisiana Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board
Joey Boudreaux, Scott Wiggers, Darrell Vandeven, Kody Beavers,
Garrett Marsh, Burch Pierce, Joey Olivier, Kellon Lee, Wil
Miller, Luke Sayes.
FROM: Charles Cannatella, Chairman
RE: Meeting Notice
A meeting of the Louisiana Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board
has been scheduled as follows:
January 13, 2023
9:00 a.m.
LSU AgCenter Rapides Office
8105 Tom Bowman Dr.
Alexandria, LA 71302
The main purpose of our meeting will be to review and approve proposed
research projects, a budget, and contracts for 2023. Please review all the
proposed projects and be prepared to discuss each project and the areas of
research the Board is most interested in funding. Please remember to bring
your project proposal book to the meeting.
The Board will also need to consider organizational funding levels for the
US Grains Council, National Corn Growers Association, and the Mid-South
Soybean Board. We will have presentations from Soybean Research Information
Network and the LA Radio Network. LDAF will also present first purchase
audits and an update on policies and procedures.
Lunch will be provided at this meeting. If you have any questions or
suggestions, contact me at (337) 207-4730 or Andy Brown, (225) 480-8842.
CC:AB/jl
cc: Dr. Mike Salassi - LSU AgCenter
Dr. Bobby Fletcher - Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry
Mr. Bobby Skeen - Louisiana Cotton & Grain Association
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LOUISIANA SOYBEAN AND GRAIN RESEARCH
AND PROMOTION BOARD
January 13, 2023
Alexandria, Louisiana
MEMBERS PRESENT: Charles Cannatella, Scott Wiggers, Kellon Lee, Will
Miller, Burch Pierce, Garrett Marsh, Kody Beavers,
Darrell VanDeven, Luke Sayes
OTHERS PRESENT: Andy Brown, Mike Salassi, Bobby Fletcher, Kyle Coates,
Jeff Fabre
Chairman Cannatella called the meeting to order and asked members to review
the agenda and minutes. Both were emailed prior to the meeting.
ACTION NO. 1 A motion was made by Wiggers seconded by Pierce and
carried, to approve the minutes of the previous
meeting and the agenda as presented.
Cannatella then called on Kyle Coates to present on LRN’s contract results
for 2022 and propose their contract for 2023. Kyle Coates presented. His
presentation is attached, which describes LRN’s radio outreach and
billboard campaigns throughout the year.
Cate Newberg from Soybean Research Information Network, a contractor of
USB, presented on their website and options for the board to consider on
how to better get research results into the hands of Louisiana farmers.
Discussion began with members, Newberg, and Dr. Salassi on how to get the
materials on to the site. There was also discussion on how to lead
Louisiana farmers to the site, should the information be posted there. No
action was taken, although the board encouraged LSU and staff to continue
to try and input information to the site.
Jeff Fabre and Dr. Bobby Fletcher then gave an upda …
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Fri Nov 18, 2022
Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board
✓ Decided: Board removes member Damian Glaser and approves 2023 funding
The Board removed Damian Glaser for lack of attendance and appointed Kody Beavers as his replacement. The Board also approved 2023 funding for AMCOE and the Clean Fuels Alliance and filed 2022 financial reports.
- Approved minutes of the previous meeting
- Removed Damian Glaser from the board due to lack of attendance
- Appointed Kody Beavers to fulfill the remainder of Glaser's term
- Received and filed the 2022 audit and financial reports
- Approved $50,000 in 2023 funding for AMCOE
- Approved $10,000 in 2023 membership dues for Clean Fuels Alliance
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LOUISIANA SOYBEAN AND GRAIN RESEARCH
AND PROMOTION BOARD
November 18, 2022
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
MEMBERS PRESENT: Charles Cannatella, Scott Wiggers, Kellon Lee, Joey
Olivier, Will Miller, Burch Pierce, Garrett Marsh,
Joey Boudreaux, Kody Beavers
MEMBERS ABSENT: Darrell VanDeven, Luke Sayes
OTHERS PRESENT: Andy Brown, Mike Salassi, Bobby Skeen, Bobby Fletcher
Chairman Cannatella called the meeting to order and reviewed the
agenda. The Board conducted the business meeting after all research
project reports were presented. Research reviews started on November
17th at 8 a.m. and ended at 11:30 a.m. on November 18th.
The Board next considered the minutes of the previous meeting.
ACTION NO. 1 A motion was made by Boudreaux seconded by Miller and
carried, to approve the minutes of the previous
meeting.
Cannatella then noted action that needed to occur on replacing a
board member. Cannatella explained that Damian Glaser no longer planned to
attend LSGRPB meetings, had reduced his involvement in the represented
crops, and had missed numerous meetings. Cannatella asked Brown to read the
statute for the governance of the board, RS 3:3552, stating “The board may
disqualify any appointed member for cause, including excessive absences
from board meetings. If any board member is so disqualified, the vacancy
shall be filled by appointment of the chairman from a list of two names
submitted by the nominating authority for the remainder of the term.”
In accord …
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Thu Apr 28, 2022
Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board
Board to review nominations for United Soybean Board representative
The Louisiana Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board will meet to select primary and secondary candidates for nomination to the United Soybean Board. The board is seeking nominees of all backgrounds to represent Louisiana soybean growers to the USDA.
- Selection of two nominees (primary and secondary) for the United Soybean Board
- Review of nominations following a previously tabled vote
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✓ Decided: Board elects nominees for the United Soybean Board
The Louisiana Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board nominated and elected representatives for the United Soybean Board. The board also received a report regarding a pending USB compliance audit.
- Nominated Joey Boudreaux as primary nominee and Wil Miller as secondary nominee for the United Soybean Board
- Elected Joey Boudreaux and Wil Miller by unanimous acclamation
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April 14, 2022
TO: All Louisiana Soybean Growers
CC: Louisiana Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board
Charles Cannatella, Joey Boudreaux, Scott Wiggers, Darrell
Vandeven, Damian Glaser, Garrett Marsh, Burch Pierce, Joey
Olivier, Kellon Lee, Wil Miller, Luke Sayes.
FROM: Charles Cannatella, Chairman
RE: Meeting Notice
A meeting of the Louisiana Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board
(LSGRPB) has been scheduled as follows:
April 28, 2022
8:00 a.m.
Louisiana Farm Bureau – Board Room
9516 Airline Hwy.
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
The purpose for our meeting will be to review nominations to the United
Soybean Board (USB). The LSGRPB nominates individuals to the US Secretary
of Agriculture, USDA, for appointment to serve as a Board member on the
USB. We encourage any soybean grower to come forward at this meeting that
wishes to be considered to serve in this capacity to represent Louisiana
soybean growers.
While the LSGRPB opened nominations at the January 18, 2022 meeting, to
further implement their diversity plan, the vote on nominations was tabled
to a later date. USDA-AMS has announced the application deadline of May 4,
2022 for final nominations from QSSBs; so the LSGRPB invites candidates of
all backgrounds, soybean production practices, and ethnicities to consider
being nominated as a Louisiana USB representative. Two nominees, a primary
and secondary candidate, will be selected by the pool of nominees by the
LSGRPB at this meeting.
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LOUISIANA SOYBEAN AND GRAIN RESEARCH
AND PROMOTION BOARD
April 28, 2022
Louisiana Farm Bureau Board Room
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
MEMBERS PRESENT: Charles Cannatella, Scott Wiggers, Burch Pierce, Kellon Lee, Wil Miller,
Joey Olivier, Garrett Marsh, and Joey Boudreaux
MEMBERS ABSENT: Darrell Vandeven, Luke Sayes, Damien Glaser
OTHERS PRESENT: Andy Brown
Chairman Cannatella called the meeting to order at 8:02 am and asked Brown to call roll of the
board. A quorum was present . Cannatella then reviewed the agenda and reminded the board of their
decision to table the vote for LSGRPB’s United Soybean Board nominee for 2022 to further implement
their diversity plan. He also reminded the board that he had reached his term limit for serving on USB
and appreciated serving the board on USB for the last 9 years.
With no amendments to the agenda, Cannatella opened the floor for nominations.
ACTION NO. 1 A motion was made by Scott Wiggers, seconded by Joey Olivier and
carried, to nominate Joey Boudreaux as the primary nominee and Wil
Miller as the secondary nominee from LSGRPB for the United Soybean
Board.
Cannatella asked for any other nominations from the public. None were present, thus none were
heard.
Action NO. 2 A motion was made by Joey Olivier and seconded by Burch Pierce to
close the nominations and elect Joey Boudreaux and Wil Miller by
acclamation. The motion was approved unanimously.
Andy Brown then gave a director’s repo …
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Tue Jan 18, 2022
Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board
Board to review research projects, budget, and contracts for 2022
The Board will meet to review and approve proposed research projects, a budget, and contracts for the year 2022. Members will also consider organizational funding levels for several industry groups.
- Review and approval of 2022 research projects
- Review and approval of 2022 budget and contracts
- Funding level considerations for US Grains Council
- Funding level considerations for National Corn Growers Association
- Funding level considerations for Mid-South Soybean Board
agriculturebudgetresearchsoybeangrain
✓ Decided: Board approves $1.9M in research and promotion funding for 2022
The Board approved a total of $1,888,039 for LSU AgCenter projects and $40,000 for a McNeese State University research project. Additional funding was granted to several national agricultural organizations and local promotional efforts. The Board also approved contracts for accounting and administrative services for 2022.
- Approved $1,888,039 for LSU AgCenter projects ($1,488,612 soybean; $393,352 wheat/corn; $7,075 sorghum)
- Approved up to $40,000 for McNeese State University research project
- Approved $104,720 for MidSouth Soybean Board request
- Approved $62,500 for NCGA ($12,500 membership; $50,000 AMCOE projects)
- Approved $22,660 for United States Grains Council membership
- Approved $10,000 for National Biodiesel Board membership
- Approved $15,392 contract with Louisiana Radio Network
- Approved $2,000 sponsorship for LA FFA Foundation
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January 11, 2022
TO: Louisiana Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board
Charles Cannatella, Joey Boudreaux, Scott Wiggers, Darrell Vandeven, Damian Glaser,
Garrett Marsh, Burch Pierce, Joey Olivier, Kellon Lee, Wil Miller, Luke Sayes.
FROM: Charles Cannatella, Chairman
RE: Meeting Notice
A meeting of the Louisiana Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board has been
scheduled as follows:
January 18, 2022
8:00 a.m.
Louisiana Farm Bureau – Board Room
9516 Airline Hwy.
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
The main purpose of our meeting will be to review and approve proposed research projects, a
budget, and contracts for 2022. Please review all the proposed projects and be prepared to
discuss each project and the areas of research the Board is most interested in funding.
Please remember to bring your project proposal book to the meeting.
The Board will also need to consider organizational funding levels for the US Grains Council,
National Corn Growers Association, and the Mid-South Soybean Board.
Lunch will be provided at this meeting. If you have any questions or suggestions, contact me at
(337) 207-4730 or Andy Brown, (225) 480-8842.
CC:AB/jl
cc: Dr. Mike Salassi - LSU AgCenter
Todd Parker - Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry
Mr. Bobby Skeen - Louisiana Cotton & Grain Association
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MINUTES
LOUISIANA SOYBEAN AND GRAIN RESEARCH
AND PROMOTION BOARD
January 18, 2020
Louisiana Farm Bureau Board Room
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
MEMBERS PRESENT: Charles Cannatella, Scott Wiggers, Damian Glaser, Burch Pierce,
Kellon Lee, Wil Miller, Joey Olivier, Garrett Marsh, and Joey
Boudreaux (virtual)
MEMBERS ABSENT: Darrell Vandeven, Luke Sayes
OTHERS PRESENT: Mike Salassi, Andy Brown, Jim Harper
Chairman Cannatella called the meeting to order at 8:03 am. Cannatella asked the
Board to review the proposed agenda for the day’s meeting and to review the minutes of the
November 19, 2021 meeting.
ACTION NO. 1 A motion was made by Garrett Marsh, seconded by Scott Wiggers
and carried, to approve the minutes of the previous meeting of
November 19, 2021 and for the Meeting Agenda as presented.
Andy Brown then reviewed the LDAF November collections report and the YTD
collections. The current cash position, the assessment income projections for the 2021 crop
were then presented (see attached). The Board discussed the projections and agreed to use
the soybean net assessment income estimate associated with $12.50 average price and the
wheat and corn assessment income estimate as presented in establishing available funds for
the 2022 projects. The sorghum pass back allocation from the United Sorghum Checkoff
Program (USCP) for 2021 projects was presented by Brown as well, as he informed the new
board members about the allocation process by USCP.
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Fri Nov 19, 2021
Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board
Board to review 2021 research projects and plan 2022 funding
The Louisiana Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board will review the accomplishments of research projects conducted in 2021. The board will also discuss project proposals for 2022 and hold a business meeting to review financial reports.
- Review of 2021 research project accomplishments
- Discussion of 2022 project proposals
- Collections report
- Report on fund balances
- Preliminary assessment (income) projections
agricultureresearchfundingsoybeansgrain
✓ Decided: Board approves 2021 audit and plans research survey for 2022
The Board approved the July 2021 meeting minutes and the FY 2021 state financial audit. Members decided to develop an online survey via the LA Ag Consultants Association to identify research needs. Sponsorship requests for the FFA were tabled until the January budget meeting.
- Approved July 2021 meeting minutes
- Approved FY 2021 audit and financial reports
- Approved drafting an online survey for research needs
- Tabled FFA proficiency awards and sponsorship requests
- Tentatively scheduled January 18, 2022 meeting at Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation Office
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November 4, 2021
TO: Louisiana Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board
Charles Cannatella, Joey Boudreaux, Scott Wiggers, Darrell
Vandeven, Damian Glaser, Garrett Marsh, Burch Pierce, Joey
Olivier, Kellon Lee, Wil Miller, Luke Sayes.
FROM: Charles Cannatella, Chairman
RE: Research Review Meeting Notice
A meeting of the Louisiana Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board
has been scheduled as follows:
November 18-19, 2021
LSU Campus, AgCenter
Efferson Hall, Room 212
Baton Rouge, LA
The main purpose of this meeting will be to review the accomplishments of
each research project conducted during 2021 and look forward to project
proposals for 2022. The meeting will start at 8:00 a.m. with
introductions, followed by project reviews at 8:30 a.m. After the reviews
and presentations are concluded, we will need to conduct a business
meeting. Agenda items for the business meeting will include a collections
report, a report on fund balances, a report on preliminary assessment
(income) projections, and a discussion of funding priorities and projects.
We are bringing back our lunch reception on Thursday the 18th in the Nelson
Memorial building for the Board and the researchers to visit informally and
share a meal. Please make every effort to attend to hear from our funding
recipients and to weigh in on research project needs. If you have any
questions or suggestions, contact Andy Brown at 225-922-6209.
CC:AB/jl
cc: Dr. Mike Salassi - LSU AgCenter
Ms. Je …
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MINUTES
LOUISIANA SOYBEAN AND GRAIN RESEARCH
AND PROMOTION BOARD
November 19, 2021
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
MEMBERS PRESENT: Charles Cannatella, Scott Wiggers, Kellon Lee, Joey
Olivier, Damian Glaser, Will Miller
MEMBERS ABSENT: Joey Boudreaux, Darrell VanDeven, Burch Pierce, Garrett
Marsh, Luke Sayes
OTHERS PRESENT: Andy Brown
Chairman Cannatella called the meeting to order and reviewed the
agenda. The Board conducted the business meeting after all research
project reports were presented. Research reviews started on November
18th at 8 a.m. and ended at 11:15 a.m. on November 19th. No changes to
the agenda were presented, so the board preceded with the agenda as
presented.
The Board next considered the minutes of the previous meeting.
ACTION NO. 1 A motion was made by Scott Wiggers seconded by Joey
Olivier and carried, to approve the minutes of the
previous meeting, from July 2021.
Andy Brown then presented the various financial reports to the
Board. The state financial audit for 2021 was reviewed and Brown gave
an overview of the auditor selection process as mandated by state law.
The LDAF year to date September 2021 collections report, the current
cash position of the Board and the preliminary assessment income
projections for the 2021 crop were each presented and discussed
(attached).
ACTION NO. 2 A motion was made by Scott Wiggers seconded by Kellon
Lee and carried, to receive and file the FY 2021
audit and the other financial reports. …
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Tue Jul 27, 2021
Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board
New Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board meeting scheduled
The newly appointed board will hold its initial meeting to organize and elect officers. The session includes an orientation to board activities and elections for chairman, vice chairman, and secretary-treasurer.
- Election of chairman, vice chairman, and secretary-treasurer
- Orientation to LSGRPB activities
soybeangrainboard-meetingelectionsagriculture
✓ Decided: Board elects officers and approves request for agricultural research proposals
The Board reelected its officers and approved a motion to solicit research proposals from Louisiana schools with agricultural interests. Members reviewed FY21 collections totaling $2,542,089.90 for soybeans, $431,618.70 for corn, and $1,591.23 for wheat.
- Approved request for proposals from Louisiana schools with agricultural research interests
- Reelected Charles Cannatella as Chairman
- Elected Joey Boudreaux as Vice-Chairman
- Reelected Scott Wiggers as Secretary/Treasurer
- Approved previous meeting minutes
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July 6, 2021
TO: Louisiana Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board
Charles Cannatella, Darrell Vandeven, Damian Glaser, Garrett
Marsh, Scott Wiggers, Joey Boudreaux, Heath Herring, Kellon Lee,
Wil Miller, Joey Olivier, Burch Pierce, Luke Sayes
FROM: Charles Cannatella, Chairman
CC: Commissioner Dr. Mike Strain, Dr. Mike Salassi, Bobby Skeen,
Andy Brown
RE: Meeting Notice
The initial meeting of the newly appointed Louisiana Soybean and Grain
Research and Promotion Board has been scheduled as follows:
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
4:00 p.m.
LSU AgCenter Northeast Experiment Station
Auditorium
4589 State Hwy. 605
St. Joseph, LA 71366
The purpose for our meeting is constituted in statute stating “The members
of the board shall meet and organize immediately after their appointment,
and shall elect a chairman, vice chairman and a secretary-treasurer from
the membership of the board, whose duties shall be those customarily
exercised by such officers or specifically designated by the board.” We
will also provide a brief orientation to LSGRPB activities. Currently,
Charles Cannatella serves as Chairman, and Scott Wiggers serves as
Sec/Treasurer. The Vice-Chairman role was vacant prior to this recent
appointment. We will hold elections for all positions during this meeting.
This public meeting will be held prior to the LSU AgCenter Northeast
Research Station Field Day, which will begin at 5:00 pm. We encourage all
board members to stay and participate. A meal …
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LOUISIANA SOYBEAN AND GRAIN RESEARCH
AND PROMOTION BOARD
July 27, 2021
Northeast Research Station - LSU AgCenter
St. Joe, Louisiana
MEMBERS PRESENT: Darrell Vandeven, Joey Olivier , Garrett Marsh, Joey
Boudreaux, Scott Wiggers, Burch Pierce, Kellon Lee,
Wil Miller,
and Charles Cannatella
MEMBERS ABSENT: Damien Glaser, Luke Sayes
OTHERS PRESENT: Andy Brown, Bobby Skeen, Vinson Whatley, Melissa Cater
Chairman Cannatella called the meeting to order. The Board business
meeting was conducted prior to the northeast research station’s field day.
Dr. Melissa Cater, NE District Director for the AgCenter welcomed the
group to the station on behalf of Dr. Mike Salassi who couldn’t be in
attendance. She thanked the board for their support of the AgCenter and
then highlighted that some of their funded projects would be showcased at
the field day following the business meeting.
The Board then reviewed the minutes of the previous meeting. Chairman
Cannatella suggested they read the minutes throughout the meeting, being
the board was new and may need more time to review. They would take action
on them later in the agenda.
The Board then went around the room doing self-introductions, with
each member listing their crop mix and their years of service to the Board
or if they were newly appointed. Bobby Skeen addressed the board as well
with an update from some of the organizations that the board is a member
of, most notably the NCGA who had just completed their ann …
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Tue Jan 19, 2021
Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board
Board to review and approve 2021 soybean and grain research projects
The Louisiana Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board will meet to review and approve proposed research projects with the LSU AgCenter for 2021. The board will also discuss organizational funding levels for the US Grains Council, National Corn Growers Association, and the Mid-South Soybean Board.
- Review and approve proposed research projects with the LSU AgCenter for 2021
- Discuss organizational funding levels for the US Grains Council, National Corn Growers Association, and the Mid-South Soybean Board
agriculturesoybeangrainresearchfunding
✓ Decided: Board approves $2.2M in research and promotional funding for 2021
The Board approved funding for LSU AgCenter projects, the Mid-South Soybean Board, and several national agricultural organizations. It also contracted for radio promotions and accounting services for the 2021 year.
- Approved $1,886,522 for LSU AgCenter projects ($1,462,577 soybean, $421,955 grains, $3,000 sorghum)
- Approved $123,930 for Mid-South Soybean Board for 4 continuing and 3 new projects
- Approved $11,752 contract with Louisiana Radio Network for radio and 12 months of billboards
- Approved funding for NCGA ($62,500), USGC ($20,000), and NBB ($10,000)
- Approved $5,000 contract with Andy Brown for 2021 accounting services
- Approved minutes of November 20, 2020 meeting as amended
- Nominated Garrett Marsh as primary and Ray Schexnayder as secondary nominees to the United Soybean Board
- Authorized Andy Brown and Jessica Lange to author 2021 contracts based on the budget worksheet
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January 4, 2021
TO: Louisiana Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board
FROM: Charles Cannatella, Chairman
RE: Meeting Notice
The Louisiana Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board funding
meeting has been scheduled to meet as follows:
FUNDING MEETING
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
8:00 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Hurricane Evacuation Center – Mega Shelter
LSUA-Dean Lee Research & Extension Center
8125 US Hwy 71
Alexandria, LA 71302
The main purpose of our meeting will be to review and approve proposed
research projects with the LSU AgCenter for 2021. Please review all the
proposed projects; we will need to discuss each project and the areas of
research the Board is most interested in funding. Please remember to bring
your project proposal book to the meeting.
The Board will also need to consider organizational funding levels for the
US Grains Council, National Corn Growers Association, and the Mid-South
Soybean Board.
If you have any questions or suggestions, contact me at (337) 207-4730 or
Andy Brown, (225) 480-8842.
CC/ab
cc: Dr. Mike Salassi, LSU AgCenter
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MINUTES
LOUISIANA SOYBEAN AND GRAIN RESEARCH
AND PROMOTION BOARD
January 15, 2020
Dewitt Livestock Conference Room
Dean Lee Research Station
Alexandria, Louisiana
MEMBERS PRESENT: Charles Cannatella, Darrell Vandeven, Kim Frey, Glen
Brown, JK Bordelon, Scott Wiggers, Carlos Polotzola,
Damian Glaser, and Garrett Marsh
MEMBERS ABSENT: Thomas Ater, Dan Turner, and Dustin Morris
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OTHERS PRESENT: Mike Salassi and Andy Brown
Chairman Cannatella called the meeting to order at 8:22 am. He thanked
everyone for attending and adhering to social distancing guidelines under
current Governor’s orders. Cannatella asked the Board to review the
proposed agenda for the day’s meeting and to review the minutes of the
November 20, 2020 meeting, noting that both were sent electronically prior
to the meeting from Brown. Cannatella noted that one omission occurred from
the minutes of the previous meeting with a motion that was made by Dustin
Morris, seconded by Darrell Vandeven to pay Brown and Jessica Lange $2000
and $590 respectively for their 2020 administrative services. The board
agreed by acclimation and asked Brown to note the change.
ACTION NO. 1 A motion was made by Scott Wiggers, seconded by
Darrell Vandeven and carried, to approve the minutes
of the previous meeting of November 20, 2020 as
amended to include the motion of administrative
compensation for 2020.
Andy Brown then reviewed the LDAF December collections report and the
YTD collections. Brown n …
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Fri Nov 20, 2020
Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board
Board to review 2020 research projects and set 2021 funding priorities
The Louisiana Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board will meet on November 19-20, 2020, at LSU AgCenter's Efferson Hall to review accomplishments of all currently funded 2020 research projects. A business meeting will follow with reports on collections, fund balances, and preliminary assessment income projections, plus discussion of funding priorities and project proposals for 2021.
- Review of all currently funded 2020 research projects
- Collections report and fund balances report
- Preliminary assessment (income) projections for 2021
- Discussion of funding priorities and project proposals for 2021
agriculturesoybeangrainresearchfundingbudget
✓ Decided: Board approves $2,000 in funding for FFA activities
The Board approved continuing funding for the Louisiana FFA Foundation and filed the FY 2020 audit. Action on a soybean communications proposal and the allocation of United Sorghum Checkoff Program passback funds was deferred.
- Approved $2,000 funding for FFA in 2021 ($1,000 from soybean funds, $1,000 from grain)
- Approved minutes from January 15, 2020 meeting
- Received and filed FY 2020 audit and financial reports
- Tabled review of USCP passback dollars allocation to January budget meeting
- Deferred action on Louisiana Radio Network communications proposal
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November 3, 2020
TO: Louisiana Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board
Charles Cannatella, J.K. Bordelon, Scott Wiggers, Carlos Polotzola, Thomas Ater, Darrell
Vandeven, Glen Brown, Dan Turner, Kim Frey, Damian Glaser, Garrett Marsh, Dustin
Morris
FROM: Charles Cannatella, Chairman
RE: Research Review Meeting Notice
A meeting of the Louisiana Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board has been scheduled as
follows:
November 19-20, 2020
LSU Campus, AgCenter
(Campus Map Enclosed)
Efferson Hall, Room 212
Baton Rouge, LA
The main purpose of this meeting will be to review the accomplishments of each research project
conducted during 2020. The meeting will start at 8:00 a.m. with introductions, followed by project reviews at
8:30 a.m. All of the currently funded projects will be reviewed. After the reviews and presentations are
concluded, we will need to conduct a business meeting. Agenda items for the business meeting will include
a collections report, a report on fund balances, a report on preliminary assessment (income) projections,
and a discussion of funding priorities and projects. Project proposals for 20 21 will be presented to the
Board during our business meeting.
Hotel reservations have been made at the Lod Cook Hotel and Convention Center, 3848 West Lakeshore
Drive. Listed below you will find what has been reserved for you. If you would like to change the existing
room requirements, or if a room needs to be cancelled …
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MINUTES
LOUISIANA SOYBEAN AND GRAIN RESEARCH
AND PROMOTION BOARD
November 20, 2020
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
MEMBERS PRESENT: Charles Cannatella, Carlos Polotzola, Scott Wiggers, Dan Turner, Damian
Glaser, and Garrett Marsh, Dustin Morris and Darrell Vandeven
MEMBERS ABSENT: JK Bordelon, Thomas Ater, Glen Brown, and Kim Frey
OTHERS PRESENT: Andy Brown, Mike Salassi
Chairman Cannatella called the meeting to order and reviewed the agenda. The Board
conducted the business meeting after all research project reports were presented. Research
reviews started on November 19" at 8 a.m. and ended at 11:15 a.m. on November 20%,
Kyle Coats with the Louisiana Radio Network (LN) then reviewed the communications
activities of the past year and presented a soybean communications proposal to the Board for
2021 as a part of the research proposals prior to the meeting being called to order. The
proposal was to continue the weekly soybean informational series. News, get involved
outreach, market information, research and production information would again be presented
weekly. The Board would also use this to communicate on their activities and industry issues
related to the soybean check off. In addition to these radio spots, Kyle also offered adding
digital billboards to further promote soybeans to the public in 2021. The Board discussed the
proposal and the need to be able to communicate to growers. LN has approximately 22
stations within their network that covers the soybean production re …
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Wed Jan 15, 2020
Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board
Board to review 2020 LSU AgCenter research projects
The Louisiana Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board will meet to review and approve proposed 2020 research projects with the LSU AgCenter. The Board will also consider organizational funding levels for three industry groups.
- Approval of 2020 LSU AgCenter research projects
- Funding levels for US Grains Council
- Funding levels for National Corn Growers Association
- Funding levels for Mid-South Soybean Board
agricultureresearch-fundingsoybeansgrains
✓ Decided: Board approves $1.77M in research and promotional funding for 2020
The Board established 2020 funding levels for soybean, wheat, corn, and sorghum projects, utilizing cash reserves to cover shortfalls. Total allocations include $1,583,889 for LSU AgCenter projects and $188,905 for external organizations.
- Approved minutes from November 22, 2019
- Approved $1,583,889 for LSU AgCenter projects ($1,241,706 for soybeans, $338,683 for wheat and corn, $3,500 for sorghum)
- Approved $108,905 for Mid-South Soybean Board (MSSB)
- Approved $60,000 for National Corn Growers Association (NCGA)/AMCOE
- Approved $20,000 for US Grain Council (USGC)
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January 6, 2020
TO: Louisiana Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board
FROM: Charles Cannatella, Chairman
RE: Meeting Notice
The Louisiana Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board funding
meeting has been scheduled to meet as follows:
FUNDING MEETING
Wednesday, January 15th, 2020
8:00 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Dewitt Livestock Facility Center
LSUA-Dean Lee Research & Extension Center
100 Gregg Marshall Drive
Alexandria, LA 71302
The main purpose of our meeting will be to review and approve proposed
research projects with the LSU AgCenter for 2020. Please review all the
proposed projects; we will need to discuss each project and the areas of
research the Board is most interested in funding. Please remember to bring
your project proposal book to the meeting.
The Board will also need to consider organizational funding levels for the
US Grains Council, National Corn Growers Association, and the Mid-South
Soybean Board.
If you have any questions or suggestions, contact me at (337) 207-4730 or
Andy Brown, (225) 922-6209.
RS:AB/jl
cc: Dr. Rogers Leonard, LSU AgCenter
Dr. Mike Salassi, LSU AgCenter
Mr. Benjy Rayburn, Louisiana Dept. of Ag and Forestry
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MINUTES
LOUISIANA SOYBEAN AND GRAIN RESEARCH
AND PROMOTION BOARD
January 15, 2020
Dewitt Livestock Conference Room
Dean Lee Research Station
Alexandria, Louisiana
MEMBERS PRESENT: JK Bordelon, Dan Turner, Charles Cannatella, Glen Brown,
Scott Wiggers, Carlos Polotzola, Kim Frey, Garrett
Marsh, and Damian Glaser
MEMBERS ABSENT: Thomas Ater, Darrell Vandeven, and Dustin Morris
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OTHERS PRESENT: Rogers Leonard, Kyle McCann, Mike Salassi, and Andy Brown
Chairman Cannatella called the meeting to order after the new LSU Ag
Center Soybean Specialist was introduced. David Mosely was introduced by
Regional Director Tara Smith. David noted he was from Texas, a graduate of
Texas A&M, and had most recently worked for Bayer Agriscience. The Board
welcomed him with a few remarks and questions. The minutes of the previous
meeting were reviewed.
ACTION NO. 1 A motion was made by Carlos Polotzola, seconded by
Garrett Marsh and carried, to approve the minutes of
the previous meeting of November 22, 2019.
Andy Brown then reviewed the LDAF December collections report and the
YTD collections. The current cash position as of January 14, 2020 and the
assessment income projections for the 2019 crop were then presented (see
attached). The Board discussed the projections and agreed to use the
soybean net assessment income estimate of $786,426.10 and the wheat and
corn assessment income estimate of $425,778.63 in establishing available
funds for the 2020 projects. The …
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Thu Nov 21, 2019
Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board
Board to review 2019 research projects and set 2020 funding
The Louisiana Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board will meet on November 21-22, 2019 at LSU AgCenter to review accomplishments of all currently funded research projects. A business meeting will follow with reports on collections, fund balances, and preliminary assessment projections, along with discussion of funding priorities and project proposals for 2020.
- Review of all 2019 funded research projects
- Collections report
- Fund balances report
- Preliminary assessment (income) projections
- Discussion of 2020 funding priorities and project proposals
soybeangrainresearchfundingagriculture
✓ Decided: Board appoints Andy Brown as Executive Director and approves 2020 project funding
The Board appointed Andy Brown as Executive Director following the resignation of Kyle McCann. Members approved funding for 2020 sorghum projects, radio communications, and biodiesel industry membership. The Board also authorized sponsorships for FFA proficiency awards.
- Appointed Andy Brown as Executive Director with accounting services contracted at $5,000
- Approved $3,500 for seven 2020 LSU sorghum projects ($500 each)
- Approved $9,672 for Louisiana Radio Network communications for 2020
- Approved $10,000 for full membership in the National Biodiesel Board for 2020
- Approved two FFA Foundation proficiency awards for soybeans and corn at $1,000 each
- Awarded $2,000 to Kyle McCann and $590 to Jessica Lange for 2019 administrative services
- Approved moving soybean funds from the investment account to the money market account
- Approved obtaining a checkbook for the sorghum account
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October 29, 2019
TO: Louisiana Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board
Charles Cannatella, J.K. Bordelon, Scott Wiggers, Carlos Polotzola, Thomas Ater, Darrell
Vandeven, Glen Brown, Dan Turner, Kim Frey, Damian Glaser, Garrett Marsh, Dustin
Morris
FROM: Charles Cannatella, Chairman
RE: Research Review Meeting Notice
A meeting of the Louisiana Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board has been scheduled as
follows:
November 21-22, 2019
LSU Campus, AgCenter
(Campus Map Enclosed)
Efferson Hall, Room 212
Baton Rouge, LA
The main purpose of this meeting will be to review the accomplishments of each research project
conducted during 2019. The meeting will start at 8:00 a.m. with introductions, followed by project reviews
at 8:30 a.m. All of the currently funded projects will be reviewed. After the reviews and presentations are
concluded, we will need to conduct a business meeting. Agenda items for the business meeting will
include a collections report, a report on fund balances, a report on preliminary assessment (income)
projections, and a discussion of funding priorities and projects. Project proposals for 20 20 will be
presented to the Board during our business meeting.
Hotel reservations have been made at the Lod Cook Hotel and Convention Center, 3848 West Lakeshore
Drive. Listed below you will find what has been reserved for you. If you would like to change the existing
room requirements, or if a room needs to be cancelled, please …
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MINUTES
LOUISIANA SOYBEAN AND GRAIN RESEARCH
AND PROMOTION BOARD
November 21, 2019
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
MEMBERS PRESENT: Charles Cannatella, Carlos Polotzola, Scott Wiggers, Dan Turner, Kim
Frey, Damian Glaser, and Garrett Marsh
MEMBERS ABSENT: JK Bordelon, Thomas Ater, Glen Brown, Dustin Morris and Darrell
Vandeven
OTHERS PRESENT: Kyle McCann, Rogers Leonard, Andy Brown, Mike Salassi, and Kyle
Coates
Chairman Cannatella called the meeting to order and reviewed the agenda. The Board
conducted the business meeting after all research project reports were presented. Research
reviews started on November 20" at 8 a.m. and ended at 11 a.m. on November 21". A lunch
was held on November 20* for the Board and researchers. A roster of attendees is attached.
Kyle Coats with the Louisiana Radio Network (LN) then reviewed the communications
activities of the past year and presented a soybean communications proposal to the Board for
2020. The proposal was to continue the weekly soybean informational series. News, get
involved outreach, market information, research and production information would again be
presented weekly. The Board would also use this to communicate on their activities and
industry issues related to the soybean check off. The Board discussed the proposal and the
need to be able to communicate to growers. LN has approximately 22 stations within their
network that covers the soybean production regions of the state. The Board has used these
communications activities …
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Wed Apr 10, 2019
Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board
Board to nominate members for the United Soybean Board
The Louisiana Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board is meeting to approve and rank nominations for the United Soybean Board. The board will nominate two individuals to the US Secretary of Agriculture for a three-year appointment beginning in December 2019.
- Approval and ranking of nominations for one United Soybean Board position
agriculturesoybeansappointmentsnominations
✓ Decided: Board nominates members to United Soybean Board and recommends research funding
The Board nominated Charles Cannatella and Kyle Dill to the United Soybean Board. It also recommended allocating residual LSU AgCenter funds to two specific research projects. The minutes from the January 16, 2019 meeting were approved.
- Approved minutes of the January 16, 2019 meeting
- Nominated Charles Cannatella and Kyle Dill to the USDA for the United Soybean Board
- Prioritized nominees with Charles Cannatella as #1 and Kyle Dill as #2
- Recommended residual funding for Plant Pathology nematode research
- Recommended residual funding for AgEconomics and Agribusiness risk management, crop insurance, and farm bill education
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April 10, 2019
TO: Louisiana Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board
Thomas Ater, J. K. Bordelon, Charles Cannatella, Carlos
Polotzola, Dan Turner, Darrell Vandeven, Damian Glaser, Garrett
Marsh, Dustin Morris, Scott Wiggers, Kim Frey, Glenn Brown
FROM: Charles Cannatella, Chairman
RE: Meeting Notice
A meeting of the Louisiana Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board
has been scheduled as follows:
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
Noon
Johnnie Mae’s Restaurant
106 Carter Street
Vidalia, LA, 71373
The purpose for our meeting will be to approve and rank nominations to the
United Soybean Board (USB). The LSGRPB nominates individuals to the US
Secretary of Agriculture, USDA, for appointment to serve as a Board member
on the USB. We will need to nominate two individuals and rank our
nominations for the one USB position that is up for reappointment at this
time. This is a three year appointment with service beginning in December
2019. Two individuals have expressed interest in serving.
If you have any questions or suggestions, contact me at (337) 207 4730 or
Kyle McCann, 1-888-847-7304, ext. 6209 or cell (225) 405 – 5182. .
CC: KM/jl
cc: Dr. Roger Leonard, LSU AgCenter
Mr. Benjy Rayburn, Louisiana Dept. of Ag and Forestry
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MINUTES
LOUISIANA SOYBEAN AND GRAIN RESEARCH
AND PROMOTION BOARD
April 10, 2019
Johnnie Mae’s Restaurant
Vidalia, Louisiana
MEMBERS PRESENT: JK Bordelon, Charles Cannatella, Glen Brown, Darrell Vandeven,
Thomas Ater, Garrett Marsh, Dustin Morris and Damian Glaser
MEMBERS ABSENT: Dan Turner, Scott Wiggers, Kim Frey and Carlos Polotzola,
OTHERS PRESENT: Kyle McCann
Chairman Cannatella called the meeting to order and reviewed the agenda. The
minutes of the previous meeting were reviewed.
ACTION NO. 1 A motion was made by JK Bordelon, seconded by Glenn Brown
and carried, to approve the minutes of the previous meeting of
January 16, 2019.
The Board then considered nominations to the United Soybean Board (USB). Kyle
McCann reviewed the qualifications necessary for someone to serve on the USB. He also
reviewed the nomination process. The USB meetings and activities were also discussed.
Two individuals expressed interest in serving, Charles Cannatella and Kyle Dill.
The Board next considered the nominees.
ACTION NO. 2 A motion was made by Damian Glaser, seconded by Garrett Marsh
and carried, to nominate Charles Cannatella and Kyle Dill to the
USDA to serve on the USB.
ACTION NO. 3 A motion was made by Glenn Brown, seconded by Damian Glaser
and carried, to prioritize the nominees with Charles Cannatella as
the preferred nominee (Charles Cannatella #1, Kyle Dill #2).
The Board then discussed allocating residual funds of the LS …
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Thu Mar 28, 2019
Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board
Board to nominate members for the United Soybean Board
The Louisiana Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board will meet to consider and rank nominations for a position on the United Soybean Board. The board must nominate two individuals to the US Secretary of Agriculture for a three-year appointment beginning in December 2019.
- Nominations for one United Soybean Board reappointment position
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March 11, 2019
TO: Louisiana Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board
Thomas Ater, J. K. Bordelon, Charles Cannatella, Carlos
Polotzola, Dan Turner, Darrell Vandeven, Damian Glaser, Garrett
Marsh, Dustin Morris, Scott Wiggers, Kim Frey, Glenn Brown
FROM: Charles Cannatella, Chairman
RE: Meeting Notice
A meeting of the Louisiana Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board
has been scheduled as follows:
Thursday, March 28, 2019
6:00 p.m.
Board Room
Comfort Suites Hotel
100 Front Street
Vidalia, LA, 71373
The purpose for our meeting will be to consider nominations to the United
Soybean Board (USB). The LSGRPB nominates individuals to the US Secretary
of Agriculture, USDA, for appointment to serve as a Board member on the
USB. We will need to nominate two individuals and rank our nominations for
the one USB position that is up for reappointment at this time. This is a
three year appointment with service beginning in December 2019. I serve in
this position and am eligible for one more term. If more than two
individuals are interested, the Board will have to determine the top two
individuals to nominate.
The meeting location is at the Comfort Suites on the bank of the
Mississippi River in Vidalia. If you have any questions or suggestions,
contact me at (337) 207 4730 or Kyle McCann, 1-888-847-7304, ext. 6209 or
cell (225) 405 – 5182. We will contact Board members on the 27th to assure
a quorum.
CC: KM/jl
cc: Dr. Roger Leonard, LSU AgCenter
Mr. Benjy Ra …
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Wed Jan 16, 2019
Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board
Board to review and approve 2019 LSU AgCenter research projects
The Louisiana Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board will meet to discuss and approve proposed research projects for the 2019 season. The Board will also consider funding levels for several agricultural organizations and networks.
- Review and approval of 2019 LSU AgCenter research projects
- Funding level considerations for US Grains Council
- Funding level considerations for National Corn Growers Association
- Funding level considerations for Mid-South Soybean Board
- Funding level considerations for Louisiana Radio Network
agricultureresearchfundingsoybeangrain
✓ Decided: Board approves $1.7M in research and promotional funding for 2019
The Board established funding levels for 2019 projects based on assessment income estimates. It approved contracts for the LSU AgCenter, Mid-South Soybean Board, and other research and outreach organizations.
- Approved minutes from November 16, 2018
- Approved LSU AgCenter projects and funding totaling $1,484,984
- Approved Mid-South Soybean Board (MSSB) request for $118,530
- Approved NCGA/AMCOE funding of $85,000
- Approved US Grain Council (USGC) funding of $20,000
- Approved Louisiana Radio Network (LN) funding of $9,672
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January 3, 2019
TO: Louisiana Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board
FROM: Charles Cannatella, Chairman
RE: Meeting Notice
The Louisiana Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board funding
meeting has been scheduled to meet as follows:
FUNDING MEETING
Wednesday, January 16th, 2019
8:00 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Dewitt Livestock Facility Center
LSUA-Dean Lee Research & Extension Center
100 Gregg Marshall Drive
Alexandria, LA 71302
The main purpose of our meeting will be to review and approve proposed
research projects with the LSU AgCenter for 2019. Please review all the
proposed projects; we will need to discuss each project and the areas of
research the Board is most interested in funding. Please remember to bring
your project proposal book to the meeting.
The Board will also need to consider organizational funding levels for the
US Grains Council, National Corn Growers Association, Mid-South Soybean
Board and the Louisiana Radio Network.
The Louisiana Soybean Association (LSA) Annual Meeting is also being
conducted at the DeWitt Livestock Facility Center on the 16th. That
meeting is scheduled to begin at 1 pm.
If you have any questions or suggestions, contact me at (337) 207-4730 or
Kyle McCann, 1-888-847-7304, ext. 6209.
RS:KM/jl
cc: Dr. Rogers Leonard, LSU AgCenter
Mr. Benjy Rayburn, Louisiana Dept. of Ag and Forestry
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MINUTES
LOUISIANA SOYBEAN AND GRAIN RESEARCH
AND PROMOTION BOARD
January 16, 2019
Dean Lee Research Station
Alexandria, Louisiana
MEMBERS PRESENT: _ JK Bordelon, Dan Turner, Charles Cannatella, Glen Brown, Scott
Wiggers, Carlos Polotzola, Darrell Vandeven, Kim Frey, Garrett
Marsh, Dustin Morris and Damian Glaser
MEMBERS ABSENT: Thomas Ater
OTHERS PRESENT: Rogers Leonard, Bobby Skeen and Kyle McCann
Chairman Cannatella called the meeting to order and reviewed the agenda. The
minutes of the previous meeting were reviewed.
ACTION NO. 1 A motion was made by Carlos Polotzola, seconded by Garrett
Marsh and carried, to approve the minutes of the previous meeting
of November 16, 2018.
Kyle McCann then reviewed the LDAF December collections report and the YTD
collections. The current cash position as of January 11, 2019 and the assessment income
projections for the 2018 crop were then presented (see attached). The Board discussed the
projections and agreed to use the soybean net assessment income estimate of $1,300,000
and the wheat and corn assessment income estimate of $359,982 in establishing available
funds for the 2019 projects. The sorghum pass back allocation from the United Sorghum
Checkoff Program (USCP) for 2019 projects was $6,398.87. Sorghum project allocations
were made at the previous meeting totaling $8,500 the difference of which came from
sorghum reserve funds. The Board reviewed the budget worksheet that would be completed
by the funding decisions made at the …
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Fri Nov 16, 2018
Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board
✓ Decided: Board approves $10,000 membership for National Biodiesel Board
The Board approved funding for 2019 sorghum projects and FFA sponsorships. It also authorized a full membership in the National Biodiesel Board and contracted for 2019 accounting services. A proposal for radio communications was deferred for a lower-cost resubmission.
- Approved $8,500 for 2019 sorghum projects with LSU
- Approved two FFA Foundation proficiency awards of $1,000 each for soybeans and corn
- Approved $10,000 for 2019 full membership in the National Biodiesel Board
- Authorized Chairman Charles Cannatella to sign all contracts for the Office of State Procurement
- Approved $5,000 contract for Kyle McCann for 2019 accounting services
- Approved $2,000 for Kyle McCann and $590 for Jessica Lange for 2018 administrative services
- Approved minutes from January 16, 2018
- Received and filed FY 2018 audit and financial reports
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MINUTES
LOUISIANA SOYBEAN AND GRAIN RESEARCH
AND PROMOTION BOARD
November 16, 2018
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
MEMBERS PRESENT: _ Charles Cannatella, Carlos Polotzola, Scott Wiggers, Dan Turner, Kim
Frey, Damian Glaser, Garrett Marsh, and Dustin Morris
MEMBERS ABSENT: JK Bordelon, Thomas Ater, Glen Brown and Darrell Vandeven
OTHERS PRESENT: Kyle McCann, Kyle Coats, Bobby Skeen and Rogers Leonard
Chairman Cannatella called the meeting to order and reviewed the agenda. The Board
conducted the business meeting after all research project reports were presented. Research
reviews started on November 15" at 8 a.m. and ended at 11 a.m. on November 16".
Kyle Coats with the Louisiana Radio Network (LN) then reviewed the communications
activities of the past year and presented a soybean communications proposal to the Board for
2019. The proposal was to continue the weekly soybean informational series. News, get
involved outreach, market information, research and production information would again be
presented weekly. The Board would also use this to communicate on their activities and
industry issues related to the soybean check off. The Board discussed the proposal and the
need to be able to communicate to growers. LN has approximately 22 stations within their
network that covers the soybean production regions of the state. The Board has used these
communications activities as part of the get involved outreach program. The Board deferred
action on funding until later in the meeting. …
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Thu Nov 15, 2018
Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board
Board to review 2018 research projects and 2019 funding priorities
The Louisiana Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board will review the accomplishments of all research projects conducted in 2018. The board will also hold a business meeting to discuss financial reports and 2019 project proposals.
- Review of all currently funded 2018 research projects
- Collections report
- Report on fund balances
- Preliminary assessment (income) projections
- Discussion of 2019 project proposals and funding priorities
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October 30, 2018
TO: Louisiana Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board
Charles Cannatella, J.K. Bordelon, Scott Wiggers, Carlos
Polotzola, Thomas Ater, Darrell Vandeven, Glen Brown, Dan
Turner, Kim Frey, Damian Glaser, Garrett Marsh, Dustin Morris
FROM: Charles Cannatella, Chairman
RE: Research Review Meeting Notice
A meeting of the Louisiana Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board
has been scheduled as follows:
November 15-16, 2018
LSU Campus, AgCenter
(Campus Map Enclosed)
Efferson Hall, Room 212
Baton Rouge, LA
The main purpose of this meeting will be to review the accomplishments of
each research project conducted during 2018. The meeting will start at
8:00 a.m. with introductions, followed by project reviews at 8:30 a.m. All
of the currently funded projects will be reviewed. After the reviews and
presentations are concluded, we will need to conduct a business meeting.
Agenda items for the business meeting will include a collections report, a
report on fund balances, a report on preliminary assessment (income)
projections, and a discussion of funding priorities and projects. Project
proposals for 2019 will be presented to the Board during our business
meeting.
Hotel reservations have been made at the Lod Cook Hotel and Convention
Center, 3848 West Lakeshore Drive. Listed below you will find what has
been reserved for you. If you would like to change the existing room
requirements, or if a room needs to be cancelled, please contact Jessica
Lang …
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Tue Jan 16, 2018
Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board
Board to review 2018 research projects and nominate USB members
The Louisiana Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board will meet to discuss and approve proposed research projects for 2018. The Board will also consider and rank nominations for one position on the United Soybean Board.
- Review and approval of 2018 proposed research projects
- Nomination of two individuals for the United Soybean Board (USB)
- Ranking of nominees for one USB position up for reappointment
soybeanresearchagriculturenominationsfunding
✓ Decided: Board approves $1.85M in research funding for LSU AgCenter
The Board approved a total budget for 2018 projects, including $1,848,804 for the LSU AgCenter and funding for three other promotional organizations. The Board also selected nominees for the United Soybean Board.
- Approved $1,848,804 in total funding for LSU AgCenter projects ($1,527,459 for soybean, $304,083 for wheat/corn, and $17,262 for sorghum)
- Approved $95,828 for Mid-South Soybean Board 2018 projects
- Approved $85,000 for National Corn Growers Association/Aflatoxin Mitigation Center of Excellence
- Approved $20,000 for US Grain Council
- Nominated Garrett Marsh as primary and Kyle Dill as secondary nominee to the United Soybean Board
- Approved minutes of the previous meeting
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January 3, 2018
TO: Louisiana Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board
FROM: Charles Cannatella, Chairman
RE: Meeting Notice
The Louisiana Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board funding meeting has been
scheduled to meet as follows:
FUNDING MEETING
Tuesday, January 16th, 2018
8:00 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Dewitt Livestock Facility Center
LSUA-Dean Lee Research & Extension Center
100 Gregg Marshall Drive
Alexandria, LA 71302
The Louisiana Soybean Association (LSA) Annual Meeting is also being conducted at the DeWitt
Livestock Facility Center. That meeting is scheduled to begin after lunch.
The main purpose of our meeting will be to review and approve proposed research projects for 2018.
Please review all the proposed projects; we wi ll need to discuss each project and the areas of
research the Board is most interested in funding. Please remember to bring your project proposal
book to the meeting.
Another item of business will be to consider nominations to the United Soybean Board (USB). The
LSGRPB nominates individuals to the US Secretary of Agriculture, USDA, for appointment to serve
as a Board member on the USB. We will need to nominate two individuals and rank our nominations
for the one USB position that is up for reappointment at this time. This is a three year appointment
with service beginning in December 2018. Ray Schexnayder currently serves in this position and is
not eligible for another term. If more than two individuals …
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MINUTES
LOUISIANA SOYBEAN AND GRAIN RESEARCH
AND PROMOTION BOARD
January 16, 2018
Dean Lee Research Station
Alexandria, Louisiana
MEMBERS PRESENT: JK Bordelon, Dan Turner, Charles Cannatella, Glen Brown, Scott
Wiggers, Thomas Ater, Carlos Polotzola, Darrell Vandeven, Kim
Frey, Garrett Marsh and Damian Glaser
MEMBERS ABSENT: Dustin Morris
OTHERS PRESENT: Rogers Leonard and Kyle McCann
Chairman Cannatella called the meeting to order and reviewed the agenda.
ACTION NO. 1 A motion was made by J.K. Bordelon, seconded and carried, to
approve the minutes of the previous meeting.
Kyle McCann then reviewed the LDAF December collections report and the YTD
collections. The current cash position as of January 12, 2018 and the assessment income
projections for the 2017 crop were then presented (see attached). The Board discussed the
projections and agreed to use the soybean net assessment income estimate based on a $9.63
per bushel of $ 1,540,415 and the wheat and corn assessment income estimate of $ 425,893
in establishing available funds for the 2018 projects. The sorghum pass back allocation from
the United Sorghum Checkoff Program (USCP) for 2018 projects was $ 9,603.51. Sorghum
project allocations were made at the previous meeting. The Board reviewed the budget
worksheet that would be completed by the funding decisions made at the meeting and
discussed organizational funding and financial reserves for each fund type.
Chairman Cannatella then asked Dr. Rogers Leonard with the …
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Fri Nov 17, 2017
Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board
Board to review 2017 research projects and 2018 funding priorities
The Louisiana Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board will review the accomplishments of all research projects conducted during 2017. The board will also hold a business meeting to discuss financial reports and 2018 project proposals.
- Review of all currently funded 2017 research projects
- Collections report
- Report on fund balances
- Preliminary assessment income projections
- Discussion of 2018 project proposals and funding priorities
agricultureresearchbudgetsoybeansgrain
✓ Decided: Board approves 2018 sorghum project funding and radio communications contract
The Board approved $17,262 for 2018 sorghum projects with LSU and $14,924 for a weekly soybean informational radio series. Additional actions included sponsorships for the Tri-State Soybean Forum and FFA Foundation awards. The Board also transitioned to electronic banking with Capital One Bank.
- Approved $17,262 for 2018 sorghum projects with LSU
- Approved $14,924 contract with LN for 2018 soybean communications program
- Approved $5,000 sponsorship for Tri-State Soybean Forum
- Approved $2,000 sponsorship for 2017 NASDA annual meeting
- Approved $2,000 for two FFA Foundation proficiency awards ($1,000 each for soybeans and corn)
- Approved establishment of electronic banking services with Capital One Bank
- Approved $5,000 contract with Kyle McCann for 2018 accounting services
- Approved $2,000 for Kyle McCann and $590 for Jessica Lange for 2017 administrative services
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November 1, 2017
TO: Louisiana Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board
Charles Cannatella, J.K. Bordelon, Scott Wiggers, Carlos
Polotzola, Thomas Ater, Darrell Vandeven, Glen Brown, Dan
Turner, Kim Frey, Damian Glaser, Garrett Marsh, Dustin Morris
FROM: Charles Cannatella, Chairman
RE: Research Review Meeting Notice
A meeting of the Louisiana Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board
has been scheduled as follows:
November 16-17, 2017
LSU Campus, AgCenter
(Campus Map Enclosed)
Efferson Hall, Room 212
Baton Rouge, LA
The main purpose of this meeting will be to review the accomplishments of
each research project conducted during 2017. The meeting will start at
8:00 a.m. with introductions, followed by project reviews at 8:30 a.m. All
of the currently funded projects will be reviewed. After the reviews and
presentations are concluded, we will need to conduct a business meeting.
Agenda items for the business meeting will include a collections report, a
report on fund balances, a report on preliminary assessment (income)
projections, and a discussion of funding priorities and projects. Project
proposals for 2018 will be presented to the Board during our business
meeting.
Hotel reservations have been made at the Lod Cook Hotel and Convention
Center, 3848 West Lakeshore Drive. Listed below you will find what has
been reserved for you. If you would like to change the existing room
requirements, or if a room needs to be cancelled, please contact Jessica
Lang …
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MINUTES
LOUISIANA SOYBEAN AND GRAIN RESEARCH
AND PROMOTION BOARD
November 17, 2017
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
MEMBERS PRESENT: Charles Cannatella, Darrell Vandeven, Carlos Polotzola, Scott Wiggers,
Glen Brown, Dan Turner, Kim Frey, Damian Glaser, Garrett Marsh and
Dustin Morris
MEMBERS ABSENT: JK Bordelon and Thomas Ater
OTHERS PRESENT: Kyle McCann, Kyle Coats, Don Molino, State FFA Officers and Rogers
Leonard
Chairman Cannatella called the meeting to order. The Board conducted the business
meeting after all research project reports were presented. The Board then considered the
minutes of the previous meeting.
ACTION NO. 1 A motion was made by Scott Wiggers, seconded and carried, to approve
the minutes of the previous meeting.
The Board next considered the ratification of an action to support the NASDA meeting
and provide $2,000. The Board agreed via email to help partially sponsor the NASDA annual
meeting held in New Orleans.
ACTION NO. 2 A motion was made by Scott Wiggers, seconded and carried, to approve
and ratify the action to provide a sponsorship of $2,000 to the 2017
Annual meeting of NASDA.
Next, Kyle Coats with the Louisiana Radio Network (LN) then reviewed the
communications activities of the past year and presented a soybean communications proposal
to the Board. The proposal was to continue the weekly soybean informational series. News,
get involved outreach, market information, research and production information would again
be presented weekly. The Board w …
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Tue Jun 20, 2017
Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board
Soybean and Grain Board to review research projects and fund balances
The Louisiana Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board will hold a regular business meeting following the Northeast Research Station Field Day. The board will review year-to-date collections, fund balances, future meeting dates, and research topics. The meeting is an opportunity to observe research projects funded by the board.
- Review of year-to-date collections and fund balances
- Discussion of future meeting dates
- Observation of current research projects at the station
soybeangrainresearchboard-meetingagriculture
✓ Decided: No official business conducted due to lack of quorum
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June 12, 2017
TO: Louisiana Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board
FROM: Charles Cannatella, Chairman
RE: Meeting Notice
A meeting of the Louisiana Soybean and Grain Research & Promotion Board has been
scheduled as follows:
Tuesday, June 20, 2017
1:00 p.m.
Northeast Research Station
St. Joseph, LA
Immediately following the Northeast Research Station Field Day, we will conduct our
regular business meeting. The field tours (see notice attached) will start at 9:00 a.m. In
addition to seeing the researchers and the current projects conducted at the station, we
will also review year-to-date collections, fund balances, future meeting dates and any
other research topics. If you have any topics for consideration please forward them or
contact me.
This is an excellent opportunity to see some of the research projects funded by the
Board. In order that we can determine if there will be a quorum present, please respond
by email to [email protected] regarding your attendance. If you have any questions,
contact me or Kyle McCann at 1-800-848-5232, ext. 6209.
RS/KM: jl
cc: Rogers Leonard
Benjy Rayburn
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MINUTES/NOTES
LOUISIANA SOYBEAN AND GRAIN RESEARCH
AND PROMOTION BOARD
June 20, 2017
Northeast Research Station - LSU AgCenter
St. Joe, Louisiana
MEMBERS PRESENT: Charles Cannatella, Thomas Ater, Damian Glaser, Dustin
Morris and Garrett Marsh
MEMBERS ABSENT: JK Bordelon, Darrell Vandeven, Scott Wiggers, Carlos
Polotzola,
Glenn Brown, Dan Turner, and Kim Frey
OTHERS PRESENT: Kyle McCann and Rogers Leonard
Without a quorum no official business was conducted.
Fri Mar 31, 2017
Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board
Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board to elect officers
The Board is holding an organizational meeting following recent reappointments. The primary purpose is to elect a Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Secretary-Treasurer.
- Election of Chairman
- Election of Vice Chairman
- Election of Secretary-Treasurer
- Review of previous meeting minutes
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✓ Decided: Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board elects new officers
The newly appointed Board met to organize and elect its leadership. The Board also approved the previous meeting's minutes and established banking authorization procedures for officers and staff.
- Approved minutes of the previous meeting
- Elected Charles Cannatella as Chairman by acclamation
- Elected JK Bordelon as Vice-Chairman by acclamation
- Elected Scott Wiggers as Secretary-Treasurer by acclamation
- Approved CapitalOne Bank resolution and banking procedures for officers and staff
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March 30, 2017
TO: Louisiana Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board
FROM: J.K. Bordelon, Vice- Chairman
RE: Meeting Notice
The Louisiana Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board will conduct an organizational
meeting as follows:
Friday, March 31, 2017
9:00 a.m.
Concordia Parish Farm Bureau
209 Carter Street (Hwy 84)
Vidalia, LA
Since the Board was recently reappointed, the Board by law must meet to organize and elect officers.
The main purpose of our meeting will be to elect a Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Secretary –
Treasurer. This should be a short meeting but a necessary one in order to continue the Board’s
business.
Please review the attached minutes of the previous meeting.
Thank you for being flexible and responding to the various texts and emails regarding the scheduling
of this meeting.
JB:KM/jl
cc: Dr. Roger Leonard, LSU AgCenter
Dr. Ronnie Levy, LSU AgCenter
Mr. Benjy Rayburn, Louisiana Dept. of Ag and Forestry
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MINUTES
LOUISIANA SOYBEAN AND GRAIN RESEARCH
AND PROMOTION BOARD
March 31, 2017
Concordia Parish Farm Bureau Office
Vidalia, Louisiana
MEMBERS PRESENT: Charles Cannatella, JK Bordelon, Darrell Vandeven, Carlos
Polotzola, Scott Wiggers, Thomas Ater, Glen Brown,
Dan Turner, Kim Frey, Damian Glaser, Garrett Marsh
and Dustin Morris
MEMBERS ABSENT:
OTHERS PRESENT: Kyle McCann and Bobby Skeen
The meeting was called to order. This was the first meeting of the
newly appointed Board and was being held so that the Board could organize
and elect officers.
The minutes of the previous meeting were presented and reviewed.
ACTION NO. 1 A motion was made by Charles Cannatella, seconded by
Glen Brown and carried, that the minutes of the
previous meeting be approved.
Members then discussed the various responsibilities of the officers.
The election of officers was then conducted. The Board considered the
Chairman position first.
ACTION NO. 2 A motion was made by Carlos Polotzola, seconded by
Dan Turner and carried, to nominate Charles
Cannatella for Chairman.
No other nominations were offered.
ACTION NO. 3 A motion was made by Carlos Polotzola, seconded by
Scott Wiggers and carried, to close the nominations
and elect Charles Cannatella by acclamation.
The Board then considered the Vice-Chairman position.
ACTION NO. 4 A motion was made by Damian Glaser, seconded and
carried, to nominate JK Bordelon for Vice-Chairman.
No other nominations were offered.
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Thu Jan 19, 2017
Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board
Board to review and approve 2017 research project proposals
The Louisiana Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board will meet to discuss and vote on proposed research projects for the 2017 period. The meeting includes a review of specific areas of research interest for potential funding.
- Review and approval of 2017 proposed research projects
soybeangrainresearchfundingagriculture
✓ Decided: Board approves $1.7M in research funding for LSU AgCenter and other organizations
The Board established 2017 funding levels for soybean, wheat, corn, and sorghum research. It approved a total of $1,700,637 for the LSU AgCenter and allocated specific grants to several national agricultural organizations.
- Approved $1,700,637 total funding for LSU AgCenter 2017 projects
- Approved funding up to $77,355 for Mid-South Soybean Board (MSSB)
- Approved $85,000 funding for National Corn Growers Association (NCGA)
- Approved $20,000 funding for US Grain Council (USGC)
- Approved $1,000 funding for FFA Foundation
- Approved previous meeting minutes
- Approved 2017 budget and associated contracts
📄 From the agenda
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January 9, 2017
TO: Louisiana Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board
Thomas Ater, Donald Berken, J. K. Bordelon, Charles Cannatella, Leo Franchebois, Ryan
Kirby, Joey Olivier, Carlos Polotzola, Robert Thevis, Dan Turner and Darrell Vandeven
FROM: Raymond Schexnayder, Jr., Chairman
RE: Meeting Notice
The Louisiana Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board funding meeting has been
scheduled to meet as follows:
FUNDING MEETING
Thursday, January 19th, 2017
8:00 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Dewitt Livestock Facility Center
LSUA-Dean Lee Research & Extension Center
100 Gregg Marshall Drive
Alexandria, LA 71302
The Louisiana Soybean Association (LSA) Annual Meeting is also being conducted at the DeWitt
Livestock Facility Center. That meeting is scheduled to begin after lunch.
The main purpose of our meeting will be to review and approve proposed research projects for 2017.
Please review all the proposed projects; we will need to discuss each project and the areas of
research the Board is most interested in funding. Please remember to bring your project proposal
book to the meeting.
Please contact Jessica Lange at 225-922-6243 or email [email protected] to RSVP to the meeting.
If you have any questions or suggestions, contact me at (225) 718-4583 or Kyle McCann, 1-888-847-
7304, ext. 6209.
RS:KM/jl
cc: Dr. Roger Leonard, LSU AgCenter
Dr. Ronnie Levy, LSU AgCenter
Mr. Benjy Rayburn, Louisiana Dept. of Ag and Forestry
📄 From the minutes
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MINUTES
LOUISIANA SOYBEAN AND GRAIN RESEARCH
AND PROMOTION BOARD
January 19, 2017
Dean Lee Research Station
Alexandria, Louisiana
MEMBERS PRESENT: Raymond Schexnayder, Jr., JK Bordelon, Robert Thevis, Dan
Turner, Leo Franchebois, Charles Cannatella, Glen
Brown, Scott Wiggers and Kim Frey
MEMBERS ABSENT: Thomas Ater, Carlos Polotzola, Darrell Vandeven
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OTHERS PRESENT: Rogers Leonard and Kyle McCann
Chairman Schexnayder called the meeting to order and reviewed the
agenda. Self introductions were then conducted.
ACTION NO. 1 A motion was made by Dan Turner, seconded and
carried, to approve the minutes of the previous
meeting.
The Board discussed the status of appointments. Recently the Governor
appointed six individuals to the Board. Of the six, three were new members
and had completed their oath of office prior to the meeting. The Office of
Boards and Commissions indicated that the remaining six positions would be
appointed in the near future. Once all appointments are made the new Board
would have to meet and elect officers.
Kyle McCann then reviewed the LDAF December collections report and the
YTD collections. The current cash position as of January 18, 2017 and the
assessment income projections for the 2016 crop were then presented (see
attached). The Board discussed the projections and agreed to use the
soybean net assessment income estimate based on a $9.75 per bushel of $
1,356,371and the wheat and corn assessment income estimate of $ 43 …
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