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MISSOURI SOYBEAN MERCHANDISING COUNCIL LUNCH AND LEARN PROGRAM CONTINUES TO SUPPORT MISSOURI PORK FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 23, 2006 AUGUSTA, Mo. – The Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council (MSMC) hosted another Lunch and Learn Program today to inform Missourians of how the pork industry positively affects them. The MSMC worked with the Missouri Pork Association (MPA) to put on its third Lunch and Learn session and inform local leaders and elected officials about the importance of our state's pork industry. The program was held at Rehmeier Farms, a hog facility in St. Charles County. “The Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council’s Lunch and Learn Programs are a great way for producers to show support and spread knowledge about the pork industry. Rehmeier Farms is proud to play a part in teaching community leaders about the pork industry and how it impacts them,” said Rick Rehmeier, owner of Rehmeier Farms. "Activities such as this provide a great opportunity to highlight the benefits and importance of animal agriculture and, in this case, pork production. Rehmeier Farms utilizes the latest technology for managed environment livestock operations and continues to work hard at keeping their business successful while protecting the environment and continuing to give back to their local community," stated Don Nikodim, MPA executive vice president. Missouri’s annual cash hog sales exceed $617 million, placing it as the sixth largest pork-producing state in the nation. There are more than 2.7 million hogs in the state, spread throughout 2,900 operations. Not only does the swine industry provide the most widely consumed meat in the world, it is also a key figure in pharmaceutical research. Swine products are used to create insulin, treat burn victims and help revolutionize disease treatment methods all over the world.“Missouri soybean farmers need animal agriculture to succeed. They are our largest demand source and we are committed to supporting them through our Lunch and Learn Programs. We hope to inform citizens about how important Missouri’s pork industry is to them. There will be more Lunch and Learns in the future focusing on areas of animal agriculture which impact our communities. Our goal is to protect Missouri farmers’ ability to successfully manage their operations,” said Dale R. Ludwig, MSMC executive director/CEO. ### MISSOURI SOYBEAN MERCHANDISING COUNCIL LUNCH AND LEARN PROGRAM CONTINUES WITH SWINE SUPPORT SESSION Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 10, 2006 MONROE CITY, Mo - With the success of our first Lunch and Learn, the Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council (MSMC) is excited to promote another important component of animal agriculture - the pork industry. The MSMC worked with the Missouri Pork Association (MPA) and Missouri Corn Growers Association (MCGA) to put on its second Lunch and Learn and inform local leaders and elected officials about the importance of our state's pork industry. The program was held at Two Mile Pork, a hog facility in Monroe County. Missouri’s annual cash hog sales exceed $617 million, placing it as the sixth largest pork-producing state in the nation. There are more than 2.7 million hogs in the state, spread throughout 2,900 operations. Not only does the swine industry provide the most widely consumed meat in the world; it is also a key figure in pharmaceutical research. Swine products are used to create insulin, treat burn victims and help revolutionize disease treatment methods all over the world. “We’re proud to host this Lunch and Learn Program focused on Missouri pork production. This state is a leader in the pork industry, and to maintain that role we need to keep our friends and neighbors informed about what we are doing to provide them with the great-tasting hams, chops and bacon they’ve come to enjoy,” said Scott Hays, owner of Two Mile Pork. "Activities such as this provide a great opportunity to highlight the benefits and importance of animal agriculture and, in this case, pork production. Two Mile Pork utilizes the latest technology for managed environment livestock operations and continues to work hard at keeping their business successful while protecting the environment and continuing to give back to their local community," states Don Nikodim, MPA executive vice president. Hogs and pigs are crucial to the crop farmers of Missouri since animal agriculture consumes more soybeans and corn than any other industry. The pork industry consumes 43 percent of soybean meal and 20 percent of corn produced in the state. "Everything we can do to help Missouri's pork industry is a plus for Missouri's corn farmers. We are pleased to partner with our friends at the Missouri Pork Association and the Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council to help promote animal agriculture in our great state," said Gary Marshall, MCGA CEO. “Livestock producers are Missouri soybean farmers’ No. 1 customer. We deeply appreciate our friends in animal agriculture, such as Two Mile Pork and the Missouri Pork Association. The Lunch and Learn Program is helping Missourians grow in their appreciation for our pork-producing neighbors,” said Dale R. Ludwig, MSMC executive director/CEO. ### MISSOURI SOYBEAN MERCHANDISING COUNCIL AND MISSOURI CATTLEMEN'S ASSOCIATION TEAM UP TO PROMOTE ANIMAL AG Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 19, 2006 HUNTSVILLE, Mo. – The Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council cosponsored an educational event today with the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association emphasizing the importance of the beef cattle industry for Missouri agriculture, particularly the soybean industry. The Lunch and Learn Program was held at the Circle A Angus Ranch facility in Randolph County. This was the first in a summer series of Lunch and Learn Programs sponsored by the Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council (MSMC), a non-profit organization funded by soybean farmers’ checkoff dollars. Additional programs will be held around the state in the coming months to spread knowledge about Missouri agriculture and the impact animal agriculture and crops like soybeans have on rural economies. Leaders of the local community, elected officials from Randolph County and surrounding areas, as well as friends of Circle A Ranch were in attendance at the event. They learned about animal agriculture and the important connection existing between the beef cattle and soybean industries. Circle A Ranch is the largest Angus breeder in the United States, with more than 6,000 head of commercial Angus females at four locations. Circle A provides their customers with quality cattle statewide and is a substantial supporter of the soybean industry. “Circle A is an excellent representative of Missouri’s purebred cattle industry. We have the highest number of purebred cattle operations in the nation and Missouri cattle producers benefit from this excellent source of genetics. Our domestic and international customers are beginning to ask for Missouri beef by name,” adds Brent Bryant, executive vice president of Missouri Cattlemen’s Association. Ranking No. 2 nationwide, Missouri boasts more than 100,000 farms. Taking in Randolph County and seven surrounding counties, there are 147,000 beef cows and over 650,000 acres of soybeans planted. Ninety-four percent of soybean meal is consumed by livestock, making animal agriculture an extremely important component of the soybean industry. “Livestock producers are Missouri soybean farmers’ No. 1 customer. We deeply appreciate our friends in animal Agriculture, such as Circle A Ranch and the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association. The Lunch and Learn Program will help more Missourians grow in their appreciation of our livestock-producing neighbors,” said Dale R. Ludwig, MSMC executive director/CEO. # # #
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