Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board public meetings in 2022
3 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board
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
Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board
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
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
Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board
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
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