The South Dakota Soybean Research & Promotion Council (SDSRPC) is responsible for administering the federally legislated, soybean checkoff program at the state (South Dakota) level. SDSRPC’s mission is to enhance opportunities for South Dakota soybean farmers by investing checkoff dollars into marketing, research, education and promotional initiatives. The South Dakota Soybean Association (SDSA) is the sister organization to the South Dakota Soybean Research & Promotion Council. Because checkoff dollars cannot be used for lobbying, SDSA is the advocacy and policy organization for South Dakota soybean farmers. SDSA is a voluntary membership organization, primarily farmers, who pay membership dues to belong. SDSA’s mission is to improve the competitiveness and profitability of the South Dakota soybean farmer through legislative and regulatory activities, and provide valuable benefits to their members.