Beyond the Bean – Planning Edition

To America’s soybean farmers—

Welcome back to Beyond the Bean. As you’re mapping out your 2026 planting decisions, your Soy Checkoff is doing the same—planning investments that put your checkoff dollars to work here at home and in markets around the world. 

In this Planning Edition, you’ll hear from our new United Soybean Board Chair, Brent Gatton, about the checkoff’s work with the U.S. Meat Export Federation. When we help sell more U.S. meat overseas, we’re selling more of your soybeans. Farmer-leader Carla Schultz shares how we’re getting soy’s nutritional benefits in front of the dietitians and health professionals who influence what Americans eat. And farmer-leader Meagan Kaiser highlights Soy Checkoff investments in aquaculture in Nigeria and poultry production in Ghana—building demand and food security at the same time. 

We know who we work for, and we’re proud to work for you. Thank you for your investment in the checkoff. As you plan your season, know that we’re planning for your future right alongside you.

Happy New Year! 

Lucas Lentsch

United Soybean Board CEO