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.
Technology reaps rewards for soy value chain
As the agriculture industry gets more complex, so do the technologies farmers use to make decisions about their crops. Real-time data from tractor sensors feed…
Field to Market Report Shows Sustainability Progress in U.S. Agriculture
The sustainability of agriculture and food production starts with farmers. Through their decisions and management practices, they demonstrate continuous improvement toward sustainable goals, and these…
Soy-producing countries join forces to address global market access issues
Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Paraguay, the United States and Uruguay are the top world producers of soy. The countries are fierce competitors for market share and…
Arm Yourself with the Truth about Biotech
Biotech crops have been on the market for more than 20 years, yet they remain a hot topic and continue to raise questions about what…
The Outlook on U.S. Soy Demand
USDA economist forecasts strong demand to continue The future looks bright for U.S. soybeans. “Right now, we’re one of the most high-quality and reliable suppliers…
U.S. Soy Advantage Delivers More Value to Customers Around the World
Buyers choose U.S. soy for superior quality, sustainability, reliability In today’s market environment, it’s not enough just to have a good product. The most successful…
Transportation: U.S. versus Brazil
How Brazil's infrastructure makes delivery costly and unsustainable
Certified sustainable demand grows
Selling U.S. soy's sustainability to the world As more consumers show interest in sustainably sourced ingredients, more customers of U.S. soy need to prove that the raw…
Brazilian Soybean Boom Continues Despite Challenges
Pluses and minuses of growing soybeans in Brazil, compared with the U.S. Brazilian soybean farmers are expected to plant a record soybean crop this year,…
Family Ties Help Bind
U.S. farming families show European farming families the benefits of biotech More often than not, a good answer to a questions comes down to telling…