Ag communicator Laura Temple tells complex stories from the agriculture industry.
Ground Work 2022: Meet Missouri Farmer Neal Bredehoeft
Throughout the 2022 growing season, USSOY.org will provide regular Ground Work updates from several U.S. soybean farmers around the country. Follow their updates, #GroundWork2022, to…
Ground Work 2022: Meet Minnesota Foodbean Farmer Keith Schrader
Throughout the 2022 growing season, USSOY.org will provide regular Ground Work updates from several U.S. soybean farmers around the country. Follow their updates, #GroundWork2022, to…
Ground Work 2022: Meet Michigan Farmer David Williams
Throughout the 2022 growing season, USSOY.org will provide regular Ground Work updates from several U.S. soybean farmers around the country. Follow their updates, #GroundWork2022, to…
U.S. Soy: Setting the Foundation for Growth of Protein Production in Emerging Markets
Egypt, Thailand and Vietnam are soybean markets that all are showing significant growth in imports from the U.S. The history of USSEC investments in these…
Nanotechnology Innovation Supports Sustainability
Nanotechnology applications in agriculture from Aqua-Yield provide an input delivery system that improves fertilizer, micronutrient and pesticide chemical efficacy. This innovation supports continuous improvement in…
Bees Boost Crop Health
Kansas, in the U.S. Midwest, names the honeybee as the official state insect. Beekeepers across the state are encouraging farmers to diversify and increase crop…
Farmers Find Innovative Ways to Share Their Stories
As consumers move further from today’s technologically advanced farms, U.S. farmers have found innovative ways to share their stories and connect with their customers. Many…
2020 Ground Work: Winter Farm Work
U.S. farmers typically harvest most of their soybeans between September and November. Planting doesn’t begin until about April or May. But the winter months in…
Debunking Soy Consumption Myths
Soybeans deliver complete protein along with vitamins, minerals, healthy fatty acids and fiber. But conflicting research has created uncertainty about consuming soy. A research summary…
Irrigation Innovation — Emerging Technologies can Improve Water Use Efficiency
Crops are thirsty. They use water to take in nutrients and facilitate processes to grow, flower and yield. And they are finicky. Each crop demands…