The Arkansas Soybean Association was founded in 1964. It was approved for affiliation with the American Soybean Association that same year.
Arkansas Soybean Association
ASA Presidents from Arkansas
C. K. McClelland, Fayetteville, Ark., ASA president 1933-34
Jake Hartz, Jr., Stuttgart, Ark., ASA president 1953-55
Hays Sullivan, Burdette, Ark., ASA president 1963-65
Nick Rose, Roseland, Ark., ASA president 1977-78
Wayne Bennett, Sr., Lonoke, Ark., ASA president 1987-88
John R. McClendon, Marianna, Ark., ASA president 1994-95
State Association Gallery
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.
Sam Howe (left), president, Arkansas Soybean Association congratulates Vernon Scott (center), newly elected president; and Nick Rose (right) newly elected director of the Arkansas Soybean Association.
The 1970 officers of the Arkansas Soybean Association. (left to right) J. F. Rieves, Jr., Marion, secretary-treasurer; Nick Rose, Roseland, president; and John Tull, Jr., Lonoke, vice president.