State Affiliates

Early Photos from ASA’s 26 State Soybean Association Affiliates

Alabama Soybean and Corn Association

In 1968 the Alabama Soybean Association was founded and affiliated with the American Soybean Association.  More→

Arkansas Soybean Association

The Arkansas Soybean Association was founded in 1964.  More→

One of the strongest backers for soybean promotional work in Arkansas is Carl D. Yohe, Stuttgart (center), pictured here with Perry Yoho (left) and M. D. Lamberth, vice president of Jacob Hartz Seed Co.

Georgia-Florida Soybean Association

In 2001, Georgia Soybean Association and Florida Soybean Producers Association voted to merge into the Georgia/Florida Soybean Association. More→

Illinois Soybean Association

The Illinois Soybean Association was founded in 1964 under the official name of Land of Lincoln Soybean Association. More→

Indiana Soybean Alliance

Founded in 1966, the Indiana Soybean Growers Association was approved the same year for affiliation with the American Soybean Association.  More→

Iowa Soybean Association

The Iowa Soybean Association was founded in 1964 and approved for affiliation with the American Soybean Association in 1965. More→

Kansas Soybean Association

The Kansas Soybean Association was founded in 1972. It was approved for affiliation with the American Soybean Association in 1973. More→

Kansas soybean producers met at Ottawa Dec. 14, 1972 and voted to organize the Kansas Soybean Association and adopted a constitution and bylaws. From left, new Kansas Soybean Association officers, Wayne Dicken, De Soto, Kan., president; Robert Manson, De Soto, vice president; Verlin Peterson, Manhattan, Kan., executive secretary; and Ralph Smith, Iola, Kan., treasurer.

Kentucky Soybean Association

The Kentucky Soybean Association was founded and affiliated with the American Soybean Association in 1970. More→

Louisiana Cotton & Grain Association

The Louisiana Soybean Association was founded in 1967 and became affiliated with the American Soybean Association the same year.  More→

Michigan Soybean Association

In 1974 the Michigan Soybean Association was founded. It became affiliated with the American Soybean Association the same year. More→

MI-MSA-in-DC-Spring-1987.Photo: Michigan Soybean Association

Mid-Atlantic Soybean Association

The Mid-Atlantic Soybean Association was founded in 1970 and affiliated with the American Soybean Association the same year. More→

Olin Gooden, Woodside, Del., convenes the first annual meeting of the Mid-Atlantic Soybean Association in 1971, following the annual soybean production meeting at Salisbury, Md.

Minnesota Soybean Growers Association

The Minnesota Soybean Growers Association was founded in 1962. More→

Mississippi Soybean Growers Association

The Mississippi Soybean Association was founded in 1963, and that same year was approved for affiliation with the American Soybean Association. More→

At the annual meeting of the Mississippi Soybean Association (MSA), Seymour Johnson (left), Tunica, past MSA president and Alex F. Ramsay, Jr. (right), Mt. Olive, president. Mr. Ramsay will succeed Mr. Johnson on the American Soybean Association board. (Photo undated)

Missouri Soybean Association

The Missouri Soybean Association was founded Feb. 1, 1966. More→

Nebraska Soybean Association

In 1969 the Nebraska Soybean Association was founded. It became affiliated with the American Soybean Association in 1973. More→

New York Corn and Soybean Growers Association

New York Soybean Association (now known as New York Corn and Soybean Growers Association) was formed in 2010. More→

New York Corn and Soybean Growers Association staff and delegates attending the 2018 Commodity Classic in Anaheim, California. From the left, Executive Director Colleen Klein, Director of Public Policy Dean Norton, and New York delegates Jason Swede, Tom Corcoran, Seth Pritchard and Brad Macauley.

North Carolina Soybean Producers Association

Founded in 1966, the North Carolina Soybean Producers Association was approved for affiliation with the American Soybean Association in 1967. More→

Highlighting the annual membership meeting of the North Carolina Soybean Producers Association (NCSPA) was the naming of the N. C. Princess Soya, Paula Jane Mitchell. Here she is with the past president and new president of NCSPA. On the left, Past president Fernie Laughinghouse and on the right, new president E. L. Rivenbark. Mr. Laughinghouse is ASA director from North Carolina. The new N. C. Princess Soya is the 18-year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Linwood Mitchell, Harrellsville, N. C. She is a freshman at East Carolina University, Greenville, where she is majoring in physical therapy. (Photo undated)

North Dakota Soybean Growers Association

In 1983, the North Dakota Soybean Growers Association was founded. It became an affiliate of the American Soybean Association the same year. More→

Leaders of the North Dakota Soybean Growers Association in 1984. From the left, David Holter, secretary; Curtis Hagert, treasurer; Wayne Colberg; Duane Berglund, NDSU; Gary Friskop; Gary Woodbury; Maynard Burchill; Paul Schroeder, president; Bruce Fadness; Tom Dolan; and Bob Sinner, vice president. Photo: North Dakota Soybean Growers Association.

Ohio Soybean Association

The Ohio Soybean Association was founded in 1966. That same year, it was approved for affiliation with the American Soybean Association. More→

Ohio’s Princess Soya Teresa Ludwig cut the ribbon for the opening of the 1971 Ohio Farm Science Review at Columbus. Approximately 70,000 farmers saw the over 100 demonstration plots of corn and soybeans during the 3-day session. A tour of next year’s demonstrations will feature the annual American Soybean Association convention in Columbus in 1972. From left in the photo: M. David Urmston, deputy director, Ohio Department of Agriculture; Miss Ludwig; Dean Roy M. Kottman, Ohio State University College of Agriculture; Everett G. Royer, secretary-treasurer, Ohio Soybean Association; Connie Lett, Miss Ohio State Fair; Ed Sheid, member of the Ohio Expositions Commission; and Lawton McClintock, agriculture supervisor, Ohio State Fair.

Oklahoma Soybean Association

Founded in 1975, the Oklahoma Soybean Association was approved for affiliation with the American Soybean Association the same year. More→

Article about the latest information presented at the 1976 annual meeting of the Oklahoma Soybean Association.

South Carolina Corn and Soybean Association

The South Carolina Soybean Association was founded in 1966.  More→

South Carolina’s President Bill Mayes presents a past president’s plaque to Don Sharp, Allendale, S.C. Mr. Sharp was president.

South Dakota Soybean Association

The South Dakota Soybean Association was founded in 1982. The same year it was approved for affiliation with the American Soybean Association. More→

South Dakota Soybean Association leaders Mark Berg and Larry Diedrich. (undated photo) Photo: South Dakota Soybean Association.

Tennessee Soybean Association

The Tennessee Soybean Association was founded in 1966 and affiliated with the American Soybean Association the same year. More→

Top Tennessee soybean farmers and extension leaders attended the Tennessee Soybean Association annual meeting in Dyersburg, Jan. 12. Discussing the program are (from left): M. C. Bevis, Henning, Tenn., president of the Tennessee Soybean Association; Harold Kuehn, Du Quoin, Ill., American Soybean Association president; and Gil Thornton, Nashville, Tenn., commissioner of Agriculture. (Photo circa 1972)

Texas Soybean Association

The Texas Soybean Association was formed in 1967. That same year it was approved for affiliation with the American Soybean Association. More→

Prentiss Cunningham (left) and his father Buck Cunningham (right) are using one of the newer varieties on most of their 340 acres of soybeans in 1980. They also grow certified seed for the dealer who is headquartered in nearby Plainview, Texas.

Virginia Soybean Association

In 1968 the Virginia Soybean Association was founded and affiliated with the American Soybean Association. More→

John Stephens, Marion, Ark., field representative of the American Soybean Association (center in picture), congratulated R. C. Clark and son Ray on winning the Dinwiddie County, Va., soybean yield contest. Their average yield was 47.4 bushels. Stephens said more research on increasing yields is necessary, also more marketing promotion, and “let’s keep soybeans independent of government domination.”

Wisconsin Soybean Association

The Wisconsin Soybean Association was founded in 1973. That same year it became affiliated with the American Soybean Association. More→

Vince Drendel (left), Evansville, president of the new Wisconsin Soybean Association in 1973, receives a complimentary gift and welcome into ASA from President Harold Kuehn.