Max Armstrong shares some background on the soybean checkoff and how the proceeds are used from funds raised. The program is guided by the United Soybean Board with more than 70 board members and the organization works in several areas. On new program is the Tech Tool Shed, a cooperative program with five universities and the latest release from the program is on data literacy.

Farm Progress America is a daily look at key issues in agriculture. It is produced and presented by Max Armstrong, veteran farm broadcaster and host of This Week in Agribusiness.

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