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Soybean Grain Research and Promotion Board

Promotes the growth and development of the soybean, wheat, corn and grain sorghum industries in Louisiana

Created in 1968, the Louisiana Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board was created to promote the growth and development of the soybean, wheat, corn and grain sorghum industries in Louisiana.

Assessments collected on these grains at the first point of sale by the LDAF are remitted to the Board to conduct programs of research and promotion. The Board also participates in federal check off programs for soybeans and grain sorghum. 

Members

  • The board shall be composed of twelve producer members to be appointed by the governor to serve terms concurrent with the governor.   

  • Eight members of the board shall be practical producers of soybeans in the state of Louisiana 

  • four members shall be practical producers of wheat, corn, or grain sorghum. 

  • The Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation, Inc., shall submit the names of eight practical soybean producers to the governor, and he shall appoint five persons from the nominees to serve on the board. 

  • The Louisiana Soybean Association shall submit the names of five practical soybean producers to the governor, and he shall appoint three members from the nominees to serve on the board. 

  • The Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation, Inc., shall submit the names of three persons who produce wheat, corn, or grain sorghum to the governor and he shall appoint two persons from these nominees to serve on the board. 

  • The Louisiana Cotton and Grain Association shall submit the names of three persons who produce wheat, corn, or grain sorghum to the governor and he shall appoint two persons from these nominees to serve on the board. 

  • The commissioner of agriculture shall serve as an ex officio member of the board. 

Meetings

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