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Ground Work 2022: Missouri Soybeans Nearing Harvest
The hot, dry weather that started in early July has continued through the rest of the growing season in our area of the U.S. Midwest.…
Expanding Education in Nigeria: Opening Doors for U.S. Soy
Nutrition and food security remain chronic and growing concerns plaguing Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country. For instance, more than 70% of Nigeria’s population lives on…
Soy Foods Support Today’s Focus on Flavor
Consumer food choices take taste, sustainability and health into consideration. Additionally, the flavor trend flourishes at global food industry events, on restaurant menus, in new…
U.S. Soy Launches Online Professional Development Community for Protein Industry Professionals
Founded in 2019, Soy Excellence Centers (SECs) provide world-class programming for protein industry professionals in emerging markets. Now, with the launch of Soyexcellence.org and the…
Soybean Oil Shines Amidst Disrupted Global Vegetable Oil Supply Chains
The vegetable oil complex is a flotilla of boats navigating the tide in a pattern that for the most part keeps individual members—soybean, palm, sunflower,…
Ground Work 2022: Illinois Planting Challenged by Rains and Supply Chain Uncertainty
Spring has been wet and cool in our area of Illinois, in the heart of the U.S. Midwest. Rains limited the amount of fieldwork we…
Improvements to Mississippi River Help U.S. Soy to Maintain Reliable Supply
[caption id="attachment_9426" align="alignright" width="300"] The harvest moon rises over Robb Ewoldt’s farm as family members harvest soybeans near Davenport, Iowa. In 2021, Ewoldt was happy…
Nigeria Now: Pursuit of Nutrition Security enabled by Collaboration
With a population of 211 million people, Nigeria is the seventh most populous country and forecast to jump to third in less than 30 years.…
Soybean Oil: An Underappreciated Source of Nutrition
Discussions about soy nutrition often focus on protein, which is not surprising since protein-rich diets are popular, and soybeans are among the best plant sources…
Back on Course? Trends in Bulk and Container Transportation
The fastest way between two points is still a straight line, yet recent demands on the global supply chain continue to push and pull shippers.…