United Soybean Board’s 78 volunteer farmer-directors work on behalf of all U.S. soybean farmers to achieve maximum value for their soy checkoff investments. These volunteers invest and leverage checkoff funds in programs and partnerships to drive soybean innovation beyond the bushel and increase preference for U.S. soy. That preference is based on U.S. soybean meal and oil quality and the sustainability of U.S. soybean farmers.
In Good Company
Corporate sustainability reports guide producers to sustainability goals American Bakers Association. ADM. Milkhouse Candles. Walmart. These days, everyone from butchers and bakers to candlestick makers…
More Meat, More Meal
5 Questions for Erin Borror, economist, U.S. Meat and Export Federation (USMEF) Q: Meat and poultry demand show strong growth ahead. Can you tell me…
Transparency and Sustainability: Clear Winners for the Soy Value Chain
These days, we hear a lot about the “farm-to-table” culinary trend. Consumers and self-proclaimed foodies perceive their food as being higher quality and more responsibly…
Soybean Meal – The Most Complete Protein Source
Meeting animal ag’s nutritional needs drives soybean meal demand. Plenty of feed options exist for those who work in the animal ag sector to choose…
Ready, Willing And Sustainable
U.S. soybean farmers take on the challenge of meeting customers' sustainability demands When asked why sustainability matters to them, a majority of soybean farmers respond…
Reeling ‘Em In
U.S. soybean farmers rely on exports. In fact, 59 percent of last year's crop was exported to international markets. Growing new markets to ensure the…
New Soy-based Products Help Manufacturers Meet Sustainability Goals
Farmer-funded projects drive soy chemistry innovation Manufacturers searching for high-quality, renewable, biobased feedstocks are increasingly incorporating soy derivatives to improve the sustainability of their products.…
How are you Pursuing Sustainability?
HOW ARE YOU PURSUING SUSTAINABILITY ON YOUR FARM? Keith Morton Falkner, Mississippi For many years, we’ve used methods that proved both profitable and beneficial to…
Times Are Changing: Processors, How Will You Adapt to Improved Soybean Quality?
We hear a lot about what soybean meal end users want: more protein, fewer indigestible soluble carbohydrates, a better amino acid profile, a less expensive…
Regulatory delays have real costs to soy value chain, consumers
With the population expected to reach 9.1 billion people by 2050, agriculture needs access to new tools and technologies to meet the needs of a…