Derek Haigwood farms soybeans, rice, corn, cotton, grain sorghum, wheat and sesame seeds with his wife, Shannon, on their farm in Newport, Arkansas. They have two sons. Derek is a director for the United Soybean Board and currently serves as chairman of the U.S. Soybean Export Council.
What is Sustainability?
Today’s consumers care where their food comes from. This inspires U.S. soybean farmers like Derek Haigwood, who strives to be a good steward of his…
U.S. Soybeans:More than a Commodity, A Commitment
U.S. soybean farmers are sustainable by nature; it's what allows them to preserve and pass their land down from generation to generation. No matter where…
Cover Crops Help U.S. Soybean Farmers Preserve Their Land
Cover crops are one production practice that not only make U.S. soybean farmers more sustainable, but also help fertilize crops with organic matter and prevent…
Farming is “A Family Affair” for USSEC Chairman
Farming is a family affair on the Haigwood family farm in Jackson County, Arkansas, and Derek Haigwood calls the farmland "his greatest resource." He's not…
Sustainable Ag is a Family Tradition on Arkansas Farm
Derek Haigwood is grateful to be reaping the benefits of practices his forefathers put into place 50 years ago. This family tradition is one he…
Consistency is Key on Arkansas Soybean Farm
Arkansas soybean farmer, Derek Haigwood, strives to produce soy that is consistent in both quality and yields. It stands to reason that if field conditions…
Update from the Field
USSEC Chairman Gives Updates Throughout the Season, Part Two:Management Derek farms soybeans, rice, corn, cotton, grain sorghum and wheat with his wife, Shannon on…
Update from the Field
USSEC Chairman Gives Updates throughout the Season. Part One:Planting Derek farms soybeans, rice, corn, cotton, grain sorghum and wheat with his wife, Shannon, on…
New USSEC Chairman Wants International Buyers to Know About U.S. Soybean Farmers’ Commitment to Sustainability
Derek Haigwood Embraces Legacy of Farming, Innovation and Sustainability Derek Haigwood, the U.S. Soybean Export Council’s (USSEC) new chairman, dreams of one day turning over…
Derek Haigwood, Testimonial
USSEC and United Soybean Board director Derek Haigwood of Newport, Arkansas, talks about the importance of being a good steward of the land.