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Soy Transportation Coalition continuing to watch supply chain

From the Q&As with influential people in agriculture. series

Benjamin Herrold
Jan 28, 2023
Jan 28, 2023

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Mike Steenhoek is executive director of the Soy Transportation Coalition. The coalition, established in 2007, is comprised of the United Soybean Board, the American Soybean Association and 12 state soybean boards. The coalition works to promote a cost effective, reliable and competitive transportation system that serves the agriculture industry.

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