Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board Opens Requests for Proposals

The Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board (WSMB) is now accepting research requests for proposals (RFP) for fiscal year 2024. To submit a proposal, email the proposal cover sheet, full project proposal and a budget template to admin@wisoy.org no later than 5 p.m. CST on May 15, 2023.

The aim of this RFP is to generate both new vendor relationships and viable project/campaign opportunities. WSMB is seeking projects in the following core research areas:

• Market expansion of commodity soybeans and soybean meal into both new and existing overseas markets;
• Promotion of Wisconsin ports and other facilities available for exporting bulk soybeans;
• Promotion of Wisconsin’s growing identity preserved soybean sector;
• Promotion of Wisconsin’s biodiesel/renewable diesel use;
• Market assessment of the current and potential use of soy-based products by state and federal fleets, cities and municipalities, private companies, fleets, consumer and farmers;
• And assess and identify ways to expand soybean protein use in the animal feeds market.