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Alabama's Annie Dee stays on United Soybean Board
[October 31, 2014]

Alabama's Annie Dee stays on United Soybean Board


(Southeast Farm Press Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Aliceville, Ala., farmer Annie Dee was re-appointed to the United Soybean Board by U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack earlier this month.

“Annie has, and will continue to be, a great representative for the United Soybean Board and the state,” Alabama Farmers Federation Soybean Division Director Carla Hornady said. “Not only her willingness to serve but the fact she was re-appointed is a testament to her character.” The appointments include 19 soybean farmers from across the United States, with five new appointees and 14 returning directors. These volunteer farmers invest soy checkoff funds on behalf of all U.S. soybean farmers in projects to increase the value of U.S. soybean meal and oil, ensure U.S. farmers and their customers maintain the freedom and infrastructure to operate, and meet the needs of U.S. soy’s customers.



“We’re looking forward to welcoming these new and returning farmer-leaders to the board,” said Jim Call, USB chairman and soybean farmer from Madison, Minnesota. “We know that they will work with their fellow USB directors in wisely investing checkoff dollars for the benefit of all U.S. soybean farmers.” All appointees serve three-year terms beginning Dec. 11, when they’ll be sworn in at the USB annual meeting in St. Louis.

The 70 farmer-directors of USB oversee the investments of the soy checkoff to maximize profit opportunities for all U.S. soybean farmers. As stipulated in the federal Soybean Promotion, Research and Consumer Information Act, the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service has oversight responsibilities for USB and the soy checkoff.


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