Tensas farmers named to soybean, grain board

Three Tensas Parish farmers have been named to the the Louisiana Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board

Gov. John Bel Edwards announced the appointments of St. Joseph farmers  Heath M. Herring, Kellon L. Lee and Darrell J. VandeVen on April 23.

Herring is the owner of H and K Farms Partnership and was nominated by the Louisiana Cotton and Grain Association.

Lee is the owner of Lee Farms Partnership and was nominated by the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation.

VandeVen is a soybean farmer and was nominated by the Louisiana Cotton and Grain Association.

The Louisiana Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board was created to promote the growth and development of the soybean, wheat, corn, and grain sorghum industries in Louisiana. Assessments collected on these grains at the first point of sale by the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry are remitted to the Board to conduct programs of research and promotion. The Board also participates in federal check off programs for soybeans and grain sorghum.