Economics
For Soy Meal Economics, Origin Matters
Much like a trip down the grocery store aisle, animal agriculture producers have many options when it comes to choosing ingredients for poultry, aquaculture and…
Economics
An Industry Up for A Challenge
“There is no more noble profession than growing food,” Director of Foreign Agriculture Services (FAS) for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Ken Isley, recently…
Economics
A Growing World Population Wants More Soybeans
Did you know that in 1970 there were fewer than half the number of people on the planet than there are today? It’s true –…
Economics
Opinion: University of Illinois Leading the Way in Global Food Security
To improve food security in Sub-Saharan Africa and many other regions of the world, agricultural production systems need to be transformed. With widespread support, the…
Economics
Growing Appetites for U.S. Soy: Economist John Baize on the Drivers of Global Demand
John Baize, president of John Baize and Associates, has spent decades researching and consulting for the U.S. commodities industry. Analyzing global export trends, he says…
Buyers
USDA Trade Policy Coordinator Emphasizes the Importance of Trade to the World Economy
In August 2017, Jason Hafemeister was acting deputy director for trade and foreign affairs with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). After meeting with international…