The Virginia Soybean Board was established in 1970 by Virginia farmers by referendum. The Board
is comprised of 11 members from across the industry and is appointed by the Governor. The Board
supports the Commonwealth’s soybean producers by funding research, education, and market
development initiatives through a grower approved checkoff assessment of one half of one percent
of the net market value of soybeans sold . As a state level checkoff organization, it works in
partnership with the United Soybean Board, which oversees the national soybean checkoff, ensuring
that Virginia growers’ investments contribute both to local priorities and to broader national and
international efforts that expand demand and strengthen the soybean industry.
Date: March 9, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: 549 E. Rochambeau Dr. Williamsburg, VA
23188
Commonwealth Calendar:
Soybean Event Details
The Virginia Soybean Board (Board) will discuss checkoff revenues resulting from sale of
the 2025 Virginia soybean crop and approve the previous meeting minutes. TAs well, the Board
will review submitted fiscal year (FY) 2025-26 project reports and submitted FY 2026-27
project proposals. Following the review of the project proposals, the Board will make
funding decisions for soybean industry projects that will be executed during the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2026FY 2027.
Laura Maxey Nay
Phone: 804.371.6157
Email: laura.maxeynay@vdacs.virginia.gov