The Bean Brief
December 2019
JIM CARROLL, UNITED SOYBEAN BOARD CHAIRMAN

At the 2019 annual  United Soybean Board  meeting in St. Louis, it was announced that Arkansas farmer Jim Carroll III was elected as USB Chairman. Carroll has served ten consecutive years on the national board, where he has represented the Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board since May 2010.
"We’re all out here to do one thing, and that’s to sell soybeans and make them the No. 1 protein. The changes we need to see to reach that goal won’t come overnight. It will come from the hardworking farmers out there working every day and smart investments by our board, " Carroll said. "I want to thank you for putting your trust in me and selecting me to be USB Chair this year. I’m honored and humbled to have this opportunity."
FIELD TO FILM FEATURED RESEARCH: TRENT ROBERTS
See what Dr. Trent Roberts has to say about using
winter cover crops to increase emergence and yield.
"We know that there are certain benefits that come with cover crops such as: weed suppression and erosion control ; preventing of crusting to help with emergence and stand establishment; water retention, to reduce irrigation needs ," Roberts said. "So with cover crops, we have to understand that termination is critical."
During Arkansas Soybean Month, we got to catch up with Dr. Roberts about the relationship we have with the University and checkoffs.
CAREER PROFILES: PROGRAM MANAGER, MAGGIE HANSEN
Program Manager
Springdale, Ark.

“Three to four years ago, I sat in my commodities class and thought, “Well, I’ll never do this. This is just beyond me,” and I couldn’t see myself being anywhere else now,” Maggie Jo said. “What I love about my job is that I can’t sit still [in my job] because there’s so much to be done and there’s always new opportunities.”
The more time Maggie Jo Hansen spent interning and working in large cities, sharing tips for agriculture communications, the more she wanted to return to her small town roots. Watch her story to see how she found her future as local grain services and sustainability program manager.
WES WARD ON ARKANSAS SOYBEAN MONTH
Secretary of Agriculture Wes Ward was excited to celebrate Arkansas Soybean Month with us. He is proud of the Arkansas soybean industry. See what he has to say!
"We have an awful lot to be proud of across the entire state when it comes to our agriculture industry. When you look at soybeans in particular, it's our largest row crop commodity , " said Secretary of Agriculture Wes Ward. "we're here to be of service to the industry and help make the industry successful . Producers have enough challenges with the weather and prices... government doesn't need to be one of those. We want to be helpful and supportive ."
SOY AT HOME | HIGH-PROTEIN MUFFINS
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  • 1 cup isolated soy protein
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • ½ cup soymilk (plain or vanilla)
  • 1 egg
  • 2 bananas, mashed
  • 1 bag (6 ounces) chocolate chips
  • 1 cup plain soymilk
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Spray muffin pans for 12 muffins with cooking spray.
  3. Peel and mash bananas.
  4. Combine all dry ingredients in a large bowl and mix.
  5. Blend egg, soymilk, banana, and applesauce in a bowl.
  6. Add liquid ingredients to dry ingredients.
  7. Mix until just moistened. (Batter consistency will depend on type of soy protein isolate used. Batter should be sticky and wet looking, but not runny. If batter is too dry, add 1 tablespoon of soymilk at a time until desired consistency is reached. If batter is too runny, add 1 tablespoon of flour at a time).
  8. Stir in chocolate chips.
  9. Spoon heaping tablespoon of batter into each muffin cup.
  10. Bake at 350°F for 25 to 30 minutes or until knife comes clean when inserted in muffin.
  11. Remove from pans immediately and cool on a wire rack.

Yield: 12 muffins. Per 1 muffin serving: 222 calories, 4.7 g fat (2.7 g sat fat), 8.7 g protein (7 g soy protein), 37.8 g carbohydrate, 185 mg sodium, 15 mg cholesterol, 1.3 g dietary fiber.
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