Paul Murphy-Spooner

Director, Public Relations and Issues Management

United Soybean Board

Sustainability

Soy Checkoff Releases 2021 Sustainability Overview Report

Paul Murphy-Spooner|Apr 11, 2022

Summary highlights how U.S. soybean farmers’ commitment to continuous improvement strengthens land conservation, preservation of water and other natural resources vital to sustainable production of…

Infrastructure

African Trade Exchange Highlights Growing Demand for U.S. Agricultural Products in the Region

Paul Murphy-Spooner|Nov 19, 2020

Virtual meeting allowed sub-Saharan African customers of U.S. Soy to connect, learn from each other and facilitate trade opportunities.

Around the World

1,000 Attendees from Nearly 70 Countries Convene Virtually for U.S. Soy Global Trade Exchange & Specialty Grains Conference

Paul Murphy-Spooner|Aug 28, 2020

To sustain and grow relationships between international customers and the U.S. soybean value chain, The U.S. Soybean Export Council and The Specialty Soya and Grains…

Events

U.S. Soy Global Trade Exchange & Specialty Grains Conference Set for First Ever Virtual Debut

Paul Murphy-Spooner|Aug 12, 2020

The U.S. Soy Global Trade Exchange and Specialty Grains Conference and Trade Show will provide international buyers and the U.S. agriculture community insight on key…

Infrastructure

Dredging Project Readies Mississippi River for Efficient Soy Transportation

Paul Murphy-Spooner|Aug 3, 2020

United Soybean Board-funded research is used to inform a dredging project in the Mississippi River, which will improve freight-based transportation of soybeans and create a…

Animal Nutrition

Research Enhances Understanding of the Nutritional and Economic Differences in Soybean Meal from Different Origins

Paul Murphy-Spooner|Jul 6, 2020

Meta-analysis compares commercial soybean meals produced from different countries, informing the U.S. soybean meal quality advantage and economic benefits. ST. LOUIS (July 6, 2020) –…

Animal Nutrition

U.S. Soy Industry Pivots Customer Engagement Amid Pandemic to Strengthen Pan-Asia Relationships

Paul Murphy-Spooner|Jun 24, 2020

Drawing Secretary Perdue and Under Secretary McKinney, the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) Pan-Asia Digital Conference provided valuable global and U.S. market insights to 1,700…

Infrastructure

USSEC CEO Emphasizes Importance of Sustainability During Keynote Address at the International Grains Conference

Paul Murphy-Spooner|Jun 17, 2020

USSEC CEO Jim Sutter shared with virtual attendees why sustainability is fundamental for U.S. Soy farmers to maintain and meet the needs for a growing…