Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board public meetings in 2021
3 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board
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
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
Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board
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
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
Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board
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
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