(NAFB.com) – In the year ahead, the United Soybean Board will boost demand for U.S. Soy, drive on-farm resilience, and bring value to the nearly half a million U.S. soybean farmers. Led by its 77 farmer-leaders, USB recently approved a $121.3 million budget for the 2026 fiscal year. The board is strategically allocating funds for vital research, promotion, and education investments. This spans the food, feed, fuel, industrial, exports, and sustainable production market segments. “Just like we have done on our farms, USB’s farmer-leaders have sharpened their pencils, identifying high-impact opportunities that provide return to America’s soybean farmers,” said Phillip Good, USB Board Chair. “As soybean farmers navigate trade and input uncertainty along with unpredictable weather, the Soy Checkoff aims to be the long-term, steady hand on the rudder.” The board is also looking 5–10 years out to ensure that U.S. farmers have viable markets and protection against weather, weed, and disease pressure.