The JAPAN MISO PROMOTION BOARD is an organization established for the purpose of promoting miso as an excellent healthful food. The BOARD was founded in 1992 by the Japan Federation of Miso Manufacturers Cooperatives (JFMMC) which consists of 1,100 Japanese miso manufacturers grouped into 47 unions and eight blocs. The BOARD has actively been involved with activities such as collecting scientific data regarding the effectiveness of miso and developing cooking tips and recipes using miso, while conducting public relations activities to raise people's awareness about miso so that they can make the most of miso to improve their health.

The U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) is a dynamic partnership of key stakeholders representing soybean producers, commodity shippers, identity preserved value- added merchandisers, allied agribusinesses and agricultural organizations. Through its global network of international offices, activities are carried out that will create and sustain demand for U.S. soybeans and soybean products. USSEC is overseen by a Board of Directors comprised of 19 members — seven representing the American Soybean Association, seven representing the soybean checkoff and the United Soybean Board, and five representing trade, allied industry, and state organizations. The activities of USSEC are made possible by producer checkoff dollars invested by the United Soybean Board, and various State Soybean Councils, support from cooperating industry, and through the American Soybean Association's investment of cost-share funding provided by USDA's Foreign Agriculture Service.

The soybean checkoff is supported entirely by soybean farmers with individual contributions of 0.5 percent of the market price per bushel sold each season. The soybean checkoff's chief priority is investing in programs that grow the soybean industry. Whether it's funding research for new technologies or for enhancing the capabilities of existing markets, the soybean checkoff remains committed to leading the way. The efforts of the checkoff are directed by the United Soybean Board, composed of 68 volunteer farmer-leaders nominated by their state-level checkoff organizations, called Qualified State Soybean Boards (QSSBs). The nominees are appointed by the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture to the Board.