South Dakota Soybean Association

During the year ending June 30, 2023, the South Dakota Soybean Association maintained its membership with communication and educational programs: 1) SDSA did a trade show, Ag Outlook, which included approximately 600 producers from the tri-state area. The one day event included 63 vendor booths and informational speakers. Information provided pertained to agricultural marketing and economic trends.2) A golf/networking event which included 144 area producers and sales representatives. Educational displays were used to provide information regarding soybeans. 3) The Soybean Leader magazine is a publication which SDSA distributes to the South Dakota soybean producers. Approximately 18,000 copies of the publication were sent out quarterly, for a total of 4 times during the year. Articles included new uses for soybeans, trends, research, disease, and other information regarding soybeans. Additionally, SDSA continued working to research and develop ways to improve the marketing of soybean products.