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African Trade Exchange Highlights Growing Demand for U.S. Agricultural Products in the Region
Virtual meeting allowed sub-Saharan African customers of U.S. Soy to connect, learn from each other and facilitate trade opportunities.
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WASDE Supply and Demand Update: November 2020
Mac Marshall, United Soybean Board (USB) / U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) VP of Market Intelligence, provides his key takeaways as they pertain to U.S.…
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Market Intelligence Monthly – October 2020
The October 2020 Market Intelligence Monthly, a report from Mac Marshall, United Soybean Board (USB) / U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) VP of Market Intelligence,…
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Soybeans Rally on Pivot from Global Glut to Tightened Supplies
Spotlighting the global soybean complex and what’s happening in the United States, two soybean analysts breakdown the numbers from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s October…
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U.S. Inland Waterways Contribute to Soybean Sustainability
Barges on U.S. inland waterways contribute to the sustainability of U.S. soybeans.
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Investments in Mississippi River Dredging Improve Export Efficiency
The soy checkoff is investing in the planning, design, and analysis to dredge the lower Mississippi River to improve soybean export efficiency and serve global…
Buyers
1,000 Attendees from Nearly 70 Countries Convene Virtually for U.S. Soy Global Trade Exchange & Specialty Grains Conference
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…
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Economists Expect Expansion of U.S. Soy Exports
While economists predict a possible 30% drop in the value of the dollar, Tanner Ehmke of CoBank Knowledge Exchange is bullish on soy exports.
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WASDE Supply and Demand Update: July 2020
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) monthly World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report helps to provide a common, timely, and unbiased understanding of…
Animal Feed
U.S. Soy Industry Pivots Customer Engagement Amid Pandemic to Strengthen Pan-Asia Relationships
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…
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May WASDE Sees USDA Raise World Soybean Carryout
Doane analyst Alan Barrett provides key takeaways from the May WASDE.
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Long-Term World Soybean Outlook
Doane recently updated the International Agriculture Outlook report, which includes ten-year forecasts of harvested area, yield, production, utilization, per capita consumption and net trade of…
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Surge in Natto’s Popularity May Help Swell Soybean Demand
As Japanese consumers and end users increasingly demand natto, the U.S. soy industry may have an opportunity to increase its exports of natto soybeans.
Crushers
Mexico’s Attaché Remains Optimistic for Soybean Demand Despite COVID-19
USDA’s FAS attaché forecasts Mexico’s imports of U.S. soy will rise this summer.
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Parana Riverbank Collapses
The bank collapse of Argentina’s Parana River coupled with water levels at 50-year lows are currently making that country’s ag exports difficult. U.S. Soy has…
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Marketing Expert Describes Impact of Black Swan Events on Soy Industry
The U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) hosted a global digital conference including a session by Emily French, ConsiliAgra, about how the global soybean market is…
Exports
Delivery Process Helps Get U.S. Soy to Buyers
This piece explains the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT)’s delivery process.
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Grains Go With The Flow: U.S. Inland Waterway System Operating Normally During COVID-19
The U.S. continues to ship agricultural commodities via waterways, including a reliable supply of soybeans, during the coronavirus, COVID-19, pandemic.
Animal Feed
Annual Attaché Report Optimistic for Chinese Soybean Demand
USDA’s FAS attaché Post is predicting higher demand for soybeans in China, which would potentially be a positive development for U.S. Soy.
Demand
Parana River Levels Shifting Volumes to U.S.
Lower water levels along Argentina’s Parana River may limit that country’s exports and possibly boost U.S soybean sales.
Demand
Exporter Panel Affirms Ability of U.S. Soy to Reliably Deliver
The U.S. Export Capacity Update panel discussion during the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) global digital conference described the ability for the U.S. soybean industry…
Demand
U.S. Soy Farmers Connect with 1600 Global Customers via Digital Conference
U.S. soybean farmers took part in a virtual conference in April 2020, communicating their commitment to a reliable supply of U.S. Soy during the COVID-19…
Demand
1,600 Global Customers Attend U.S. Soy’s Digital Conference
The U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) hosted a global digital conference discussing how U.S Soy continues to be available to global customers during the COVID-19…
Animal Feed
Soybean Shipments to Mexico Expected to Soar
A new crushing plant in Mexico is expected to further boost U.S. soybean exports to that market.
Exports
China Poised to Boost Domestic Reserves
China is looking to boost its domestic reserves of soybeans and U.S. Soy may be the answer.
Exports
Soybean Shipments First Quarter are Down
U.S. soybean inspections and shipments are down in the first quarter of 2020, but the full impact of the Phase I deal with China is…
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Railways Keep U.S. Grains Chugging Down the Track to Export Market
The U.S. continues to ship agricultural commodities via railways, including a reliable supply of soybeans and soy products, during the coronavirus, COVID-19, pandemic.
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U.S. Soy is Open for Business
During these uncertain times, the U.S. soy industry is hard at work. All parts of the U.S. value chain, including farmers, grain handlers, food processors,…
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Why Do Farmers Grow Soybeans?
U.S. soybean farmers continue to grow a reliable supply of high-quality soybeans. But why are soybeans such an important crop in the U.S. Farmer Jordan…
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U.S. Ag Exports Continue During Pandemic
The novel coronavirus COVID-19 has slowed many industries in recent months. But U.S. farmers continue to grow a reliable supply of agricultural commodities – including…
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Flooding Concerns Remain for Next Couple of Months
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released the 2020 National Hydrologic Assessment report, which provides an extended forecast for water related issues. For farmers…
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The U.S. Soy Industry is Open for Business
As the novel coronavirus COVID-19 continues to impact so many around the world, I can say with confidence that U.S. soy farmers, the U.S Soybean…
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Safe Soybeans, Hazards to Crew: How COVID-19 is Impacting Trade
ProFarmer and Hellenic Shipper News reported that China’s soymeal futures are increasing as soybean crushers suspended operations due to a shortage of soybeans as the…
Exports
March WASDE Sees USDA Raise World Soybean Carryout
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued its monthly World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report on Tuesday, March 11. In the report, the…
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Argentina Halts New Export Licenses as Higher Taxes Loom
The Argentine government temporarily froze the registration of new grain and oilseed export licenses on February 26, potentially affecting U.S. and global soy supply chains.
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Pakistan Imports Increase 420%
“Pakistan is among the top 21 markets for U.S. food and agricultural products in 2018,” according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Foreign Agricultural…
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U.S. Soybean Shipments Still Reflect Diverse Reach
According to Federal Grain Inspections Service (FGIS) data, 19.794 million tonnes of U.S. soybeans have been inspected for export between September 1st and December 19th.…
Exports
Paving of BR-163 Improves Brazil Northern Arc Ports
Improvements to Brazilian infrastructure could potentially affect the U.S. soy industry.
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Ocean Freight Rates at Nine Month Low
Due to Asia’s extremely long distance from the U.S., ocean freight rates play a major role in the price a farmer ultimately receives. Over the…
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Growing the World’s Appetite for Soy, One Conversation at a Time
Even in today’s fast-paced digital world, there is often no faster path to understanding than face-to-face collaboration. The International Animal Nutrition Working Group charts this…
Exports
USDA Final Soybean Report Disappoints Market Bulls
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released its annual U.S. Crop Production 2019 Summary report on Friday, January 10 in addition to its monthly World…
Exports
Journey of a Bean
This documentary, written, filmed, and produced by David Geiger, agriculture journalist, documentary filmmaker, and host of the Agribusiness Report, traces the journey of a U.S.…
Exports
Egyptian Official Calls for Doubling Domestic Soybean Plantings
News services reported that Alaa Khalil, the head of the Egyptian Agricultural Ministry’s Field Crops Research Institute, aims to more than quadruple the area of…
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State Soy Industries Support Global Customers
The Illinois Soybean Association and other qualified state soybean boards (QSSBs) demonstrate how U.S. soy farmers and industry organizations support every step in the process…
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Indonesia – Illinois Connections Demonstrate Soy Customer Support
U.S. soy farmers and industry organizations support every part of the soybean export process. Many qualified state soybean boards (QSSBs) develop strong ties with buyers…
Exports
Southern European Soy Importers Experience U.S. Sustainability and Infrastructure During Trade Visit to U.S.
Several of the largest feed, poultry and pork producers, and soy crush industry representatives from Portugal, France, Spain, Germany, and Italy participated in a trade…
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Bangladeshi Feed Producer Values U.S. Soy’s Nutrient Profile
Fazie Rahim Khan, Managing Director of Aftab Bahumukhi Farms from Bangladesh, produces poultry, cattle, and fish feed. He says that his customers are looking for…
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Illinois Visit Highlights U.S. Soy Advantage to Indonesian Buyers
In August 2019, nearly 800 soy and grain industry leaders, buyers, and suppliers from more than 50 countries traveled to the United States for the 7th annual U.S.…
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The Critical Importance of Trade
United Soybean Board (USB) chairman and Kentucky farmer Keith Tapp says U.S. Soy is dedicated to producing high quality, sustainable, reliable soybeans for its customers.…
Exports
Pakistani Soy Buyer Says Trading with the U.S. is a “Very Comfortable Transaction”
Mian Shakil Ashfaq, chairman of All Pakistan Solvent Extractors’ Association, visited soy farms, export facilities, and terminals in the Upper Midwest and Pacific Northwest in…
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Pakistani Buyer Connects with U.S. Soy Value Chain
Bilal Ahmed, vice chairman of All Pakistan Solvent Extractors’ Association, utilizes U.S. soybeans in his crush plant, feed mill, and oil refinery. He says U.S.…
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International Buyers Eager to Learn about U.S. Soy Supply Chain
Now, more than ever, it is crucial that U.S. soy buyers see first-hand where their product is coming from and how it moves through the…
Exports
Brazil Northern Arc Exports Changing the Electrical Grid
Nowhere is the impact of increasing Brazil soybean exports felt more than the “Northern Arc.” Brazil is the largest soybean exporter and second largest corn…
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Filipino Buyer Touts Sustainable, Long-Term Relationship with U.S. Soy
Filipino buyer Edwin Mapanao, VP of the Philippine National Association of Feed Millers, Inc., took part in a U.S. mission to tour soy farms, export…
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U.S. Soy Shines at Global Event
An abundance of beans and an uncertain trade outlook with China means extra efforts to increase opportunities for U.S. soybeans in other parts of the…
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Changes in Soy Import and Consumption Data by Geographic Regions
Periodically, it is worthwhile to take a look at changes in soybean and soymeal trade and consumption changes by geographic regions, rather than specific country…
Exports
U.S. Soybean Exports Record Large in July
The U.S. Census Bureau published official monthly export data for July 2019 on September 4. The data showed that shipments of U.S. soybeans were record…
Exports
Brazil Rail Projects Impacting Soybean Exports
Like the U.S., Brazil’s public roads and waterways are publicly funded. Unlike the U.S. where railroads fund much of its own track improvements, Brazil railroads…
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Nigeria Remains a Greater Opportunity for U.S. Soy Imports
Earlier this summer, we looked at Nigeria as a potential source of growth for U.S. soybean imports after private investments in domestic feed and livestock…
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U.S. Soy Farmer Maintains Relationships, Attends Cereals & Oils Conference in China
While the trade disagreement between the U.S. and China has continued to make headlines for more than a year, the strong relationships our two countries…
Exports
Soybean Fast Facts from the August WASDE Report
Analyst John Baize breaks down the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) World Agriculture Supply and Demand Estimate (WASDE) report that was released on August 12,…
Exports
Study Demonstrates Value of Pork and Red Meat Exports to U.S. Soy Growers
U.S. beef and pork exports added 85 cents per bushel to the price of U.S. soybeans and 39 cents per bushel to the price of…
Exports
2018/19 U.S. Soybean Export Program Entering its Final Stage
As the calendar approaches the final days of July, the U.S. soybean export program is approaching the final month of the 2018/19 marketing year. This…
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Summer Heatwave Seen Lowering European Rapeseed Output
Record-high temperatures have been reported across France and Germany in the waning days of July, making this the second set of new record-high temperatures experienced…
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FY19 Recap: USSEC Activities Help Keep U.S. Soy Markets Thriving around the Globe
Last year, the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) launched its “What it Takes” initiative to keep U.S. soy exports at the same approximate 60 percent…
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South Dakota Soybean Farmers Promote Exports Beyond China
With China buying less U.S. soybeans, South Dakota farmers are hosting trade missions to help increase sales with existing customers and also find new export…
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Trade Program Used to Open New Soybean Export Markets
U.S. soybean farmers are using Ag Trade Program funds from the trade aid package to expand export markets with existing and new customers. South Dakota…
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Growing U.S. Soy’s Presence in Global Markets
With all eyes on the continuing trade tensions between the U.S. and China, it's important to remember that the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC), the…
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U.S. Soy Exporters Capitalize on Changing Trade Patterns
Logistics for most products is a ratable service because the origination, destination and quantity shipped are all known. For agricultural goods and commodities in general,…
Exports
Nigeria Animal Feed Sector Snapshot Highlights Expansion Opportunities
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) post office in Lagos issued its annual update on Nigeria’s animal feed sector in late May. According to the…
Exports
U.S. Soybeans Continue to China for Now Ahead of Requested Pause
Weekly Federal Grain Inspections Services’ (FGIS) data shows that U.S. shipments of soybeans inspected for export to China have perked higher in recent weeks as…
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Upper Mississippi River Open
As bad luck would have it, during the time period when the upper Mississippi River traditionally would open to barge traffic, the river reached flood…
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EU/MENA: A Bright Spot for U.S. Soy Exports
With so much media attention on how tariffs have affected soybean trade to China these days, it’s easy to overlook the importance of the combined…
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U.S. Soy Global Trade Exchange Helps Connect Farmers to Overseas Buyers
Director of Marketing for the Landus Cooperative Ryan Sauer attended the U.S. Soy Global Trade Exchange for the first time with hopes to make overseas…
Animal Feed
Market Spotlight: Silver Linings
Amidst Trade Issues, Economists Highlight Opportunities in Domestic and New Foreign Markets Updates on trade issues with China fill the headlines. But, what do they…
Exports
South American Soybean Crop Ideas Rise as Harvest Advances
An earlier-than-normal start to Brazil’s soybean harvest this year has us nearly three months into South American’s 2018/19 collection season. As harvest has advanced southward…
Animal Feed
Illinois Farmer Sees U.S. Soy Utilization in Philippines
Illinois farmer John Longley provides an overview of U.S. Soy use in the Philippines. During his March 2019 visit, he toured feed mills, a soymilk…
Amino Acids
Poultry Nutritionist Trusts U.S. Soy Protein Quality
Craig Coon, a poultry nutritionist at Arkansas University, says the U.S. Soy formula is just right for the chickens we eat. He says the genetics…
Exports
Container Shipping Can Help Diversify International Sales of U.S. Soybeans
The soybean industry has been a vital engine of the American economy for years. One measure of its economic contribution is in global trade: soybeans…
Exports
Expanding Global Soybean Markets
Cruise ships, ocean liners, barges and cargo ships pass through a bustling Panama Canal in early February. Where the rest of the world keeps turning,…
Exports
China Tariffs Altering Internal Trade Flows
For most products, logistics begin at the factory and end at the retail store or warehouse. For transportation, this creates a ratable service because the…
Exports
Indonesia Attaché Office Sees Larger Soy Imports Feeding Growing Domestic Consumption
Indonesia’s U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) attaché office in Jakarta issued its Oilseeds and Products Update January 2019 in mid-February. In the report, the office…
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Global Soybean Supplies Seen Lower as Brazilian Crop Ideas Shrink
In its February World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) trimmed its estimate of current global soybean supplies…
Exports
Brazil’s Soy Crop May Shrink, Slowing Exports
Brazil’s attaché office issued its latest Oilseeds and Products Update in late January. In the report, the post noted that Brazilian farmers were estimated to…
Exports
Heavy Rains Close Key Brazilian Soybean Corridor
Heavy rains in February have resulted in the temporary shutdown of Brazil’s largest roadway – BR-163 – that has prevented shippers from moving soybeans from…
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February WASDE Mostly In-line with Expectations
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) resumed its monthly schedule of World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) on Friday. The report was the agency’s…
Buyers
Selling the Benefits of U.S. Soy in Barcelona
Five U.S. soybean farmers and 10 U.S. export representatives traveled to Barcelona to interact with nearly 250 soy buyers from around the world. The farmers…
Exports
Mexico Nearly Doubles Export Commitments of U.S. Soybeans
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) published its first tranche of weekly Foreign Ag Service (FAS) export data in six weeks on January 31st. The…
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U.S. Soy: Meeting the Current and Future Needs of Indonesian Buyers
Indonesians eat a lot of tempeh, but with their rising prosperity, they'll likely be introducing more meat into their diets in the future. This populous…
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U.S. Soy Sets Export Record in Market Year
Soy Leaders Collaborate to Grow International Demand for Future. Farmer investments in international markets produced strong results in the 2017/2018 marketing year, despite trade dynamics…
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Spotlight on the Americas Region: U.S. Soy Commits To Doing What It Takes
U.S. soybeans and the farmers who grow them were one of the biggest international news stories of 2018. It’s nearly impossible these days to not…
Exports
China Again the Top Destination for U.S. Soybeans in January
Federal Grain Inspections Services (FGIS) issued official export data for the week ending January 31 and, thanks to a strong surge the last half of…
Exports
South Dakota Farmer Tells Story of U.S. Soy
Like all U.S. soybean farmers, South Dakota farmer Ryan Wagner has a story to tell customers of U.S. Soy. He says they want to hear…
Exports
Indiana Soybean Farmer Seizes “Priceless Opportunity” to Meet Indonesia Customers
Josh Miller may farm soybeans in Indiana, but he recognizes the importance of U.S. Soy having a presence in Southeast Asia. He recently had the…
Exports
Illinois Soybean Farmer Strives to Meet and Learn About International Customers
U.S. soybean farmer John Longley lives close to the river that transports his soybeans to the Gulf of Mexico and to end users overseas. 60…
Exports
Available U.S. Soy Export Capacity Increases Year-Over-Year
As the mercury falls and the calendar comes to an end, U.S. grain and oilseed shipments typically slow as well. This year is somewhat of…
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Ag Exporter Seizes Opportunity to Network and Build Industry Relationship in Indonesia
Business relationships don't always begin in an office or via a sales call. Craig Pietig, an exporter with Ag Processing Inc., shares how a simple…
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Farming is “A Family Affair” for USSEC Chairman
Farming is a family affair on the Haigwood family farm in Jackson County, Arkansas, and Derek Haigwood calls the farmland "his greatest resource." He's not…
Exports
Soy Exports Power the Industry
Soybeans are the most valuable agricultural commodity exported from the United States, accounting for more than $28 billion in export value in 2017. This is…
Exports
Building a Preference
It’s more than just his convenient location that makes Doug Schroeder’s Illinois farm a popular destination for visiting international trade teams. He’s also a strong…
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Over the Bridge and Through the Woods
New U.S. Transportation Project Works to Improve Soybean’s Journey to Market For soybean farmers in the middle of the United States, loading soybeans onto a…
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U.S. Soy Responds to Tariff Announcement
ST. LOUIS (June 18, 2018) – In response to the announcement regarding U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports, the American Soybean Association (ASA), the U.S. Soybean…
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By the Numbers: U.S. Soy in Southeast Asia
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is comprised of ten countries: Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Singapore, Brunei, Myanmar, Cambodia and Laos. ASEAN cultures…
Demand
Forging Friendships to Build Demand for U.S. Soy
Minnesota Farmer Hosts International Customers Joel Schreurs has been an active member of the Minnesota Soybean Association and the American Soybean Association (ASA) for more…
Exports
Thailand: An Up and Coming Power
Like other countries in Southeast Asia, Thailand’s economy is on a steady incline. That means good things for U.S. farmers in South Dakota. Higher standards…
Exports
Federal Grain Inspection Service Operation Procedures
Below is a video from the Federal Grain Inspection Service (FGIS) that details the process of grain inspection in the United States from start to…
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The U.S. Soybean in Southeast Asia
USDA Foreign Agricultural Service’s Chris Rittgers has called Jakarta, Indonesia, home for nearly a year, but he is a veteran when it comes to the…
Exports
New Soybean CEO Emphasizes Importance of Meeting International Customer Needs
Approaching her six-month anniversary as CEO of the United Soybean Board (USB), Polly Ruhland says U.S. soybean farmers will maintain their competitive advantage by focusing…
Exports
Deep Dive: Global Infrastructure Comparison by the Numbers
Farm to Market Report Shares The U.S. Soy Transportation Advantage Because 60 percent of U.S. soy is exported abroad, efficient transportation plays a vital part…
Demand
South of the Border, Top of the Exports
It is no secret that U.S. soybeans are in demand around the globe with one quarter of U.S. soybean production being exported overseas to China.…
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…
Demand
South Dakota Farmers See Importance of Mexican Market
Growers from the state of South Dakota visited Mexico to see first-hand why the country is such a key market for U.S. soybeans. Growing protein…
Exports
STC Looks North of the Border to Ship Soybeans
When it comes to exports, farmers don’t want to put all their soybeans in one or even a few baskets. Soy Transportation Coalition (STC) leaders…
End Users
North Dakota Soybean Council Hosts Chinese and Indonesian Soybean Buyers
A delegation of soybean buyers from China and Indonesia, hosted by the North Dakota Soybean Council (NDSC), visited farms and elevators in Cass, Steele and…
Exports
Southeast Asia Trade Team Visits South Dakota Soybean Processors Plant
A team of soybean meal buyers from southeast Asia toured the South Dakota Soybean Processors Plant to see how the plant processes U.S. soybeans into…
Exports
North Dakota Soybean Council Treasurer Participates in 35th Anniversary Celebration of U.S. Soy in China
Collaboration is the key takeaway from the recent 35th anniversary celebration of U.S. soy in China. In September, North Dakota farmer Austin Langley traveled to…
Animal Protein
JOHN BAIZE, Analyst, John Baize & Associates
Analyst John Baize says that exports have been a top priority for the U.S. soybean industry since the 1950s. This year, he projects exports to…
Demand
Building Demand, Exports Focus of New USB Leader
Polly Ruhland joked Tuesday she knows enough about soybeans to be dangerous after 28 days on the job. But the new CEO of the United…
Buyers
From Family Farmers to Customers Abroad: Interview With Nebraska’s Lieutenant Governor
Mike Foley is the lieutenant governor of Nebraska, a state that thrives on agriculture and the products its farmers produce. Here’s what he had to…
Buyers
On-site at Puerto Progresso
On-site at Puerto Progresso, Merida – Yucatan Mexico, USSEC consultant Mark Anderson talks about the role that the reliable transportation of U.S. Soy plays in…
Buyers
The Importance of Long-term Partnerships with Overseas Customers: An Industry Perspective
Lucas Blaustein wasn’t raised on a farm, and he speaks Mandarin Chinese. As an export trader for containerized commodities at Consolidated Grain and Barge (CGB),…
Buyers
Connecting the Farmers Who Grow U.S. Soy With the Buyers Who Purchase It
Around the world, customers are taking note of the U.S. Soy Advantage and the sustainable, consistent supply that U.S. soybean farmers provide. And where there’s…
Exports
U.S. Soy Works With Global Partners to Access Innovations and Markets
Farmers face pressures to reduce input costs, fight herbicide and fungicide resistance, and continuously improve the sustainability of their crop. Globally, oilseed-producing nations face similar…
Animal Feed
GARY MARTIN, Key Dynamics in Commerce for Soybeans
Gary Martin, president and CEO of North American Export Grain Association (NAEGA), gave a presentation on international trade focused on providing a global view of…
Buyers
DAVID IVERSON, Soybean farmer from South Dakota
South Dakota soybean farmer, David Iverson, talks about the importance of international markets to U.S. soy
Exports
A Quick Primer on U.S. Agricultural Trade
After lying largely dormant for the last few years, U.S. trade policy is now back in the spotlight. In particular, concerns have been raised about…
Buyers
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…
Exports
Transportation: U.S. versus Brazil
How Brazil's infrastructure makes delivery costly and unsustainable
Economics
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,…
Buyers
American Farmers Sell Soybeans and Sustainability to International Buyers
Even amid all the rainfall that many U.S. soybean farmers have seen this summer, a bright ray of sunshine remains on the horizon. That ray…