# Soybean Promotion and Research: Amend the Order To Adjust Representation on the United Soybean Board
> **Agricultural Marketing Service** · Final rule. · Published 2013-01-02 · Effective 2012-01-03 · 78 FR 1
## Document
- **Document number:** 2012-31511
- **Category:** other
- **Sub-agency:** Agricultural Marketing Service
- **Federal Register citation:** 78 FR 1
- **CFR reference:** 7 CFR 1220
- **Publication date:** 2013-01-02
- **Effective date:** 2012-01-03
- **USDA docket:** Doc. No. AMS-LS-12-0022
## Abstract

This final rule adjusts the number of members on the United Soybean Board (Board) to reflect changes in production levels that have occurred since the Board was reapportioned in 2009. As required by the Soybean Promotion, Research, and Consumer Information Act (Act), membership is reviewed every 3 years and adjustments are made accordingly. This change results in an increase in Board membership for Mississippi, increasing the total number of Board members from 69 to 70. The change will be effective for the 2013 nomination and appointment process.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/01/02/2012-31511/soybean-promotion-and-research-amend-the-order-to-adjust-representation-on-the-united-soybean-board)
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