Innovation
Farming sustainably with genetically modified crops
USSEC chairman and North Dakota soybean farmer Monte Peterson explains how genetically modified crops help him to farm more sustainably.
Health
Innovative Food Products Indicate Areas of Opportunity for U.S.-Grown Soy
Global market opportunities for U.S.-grown soy include promising product categories such as frozen desserts, dairy alternatives, frozen convenience foods and snacks. The wide range of…
Biodiesel
Biodiesel: A Cleaner, Sustainable Choice for Today and the Future
The National Biodiesel Board recently updated its sustainability platform to a new Biodiesel Sustainability Now website where visitors can learn more about this fuel. Biodiesel,…
Health
Soybeans Heal Skin in Innovative Medical Application
OmegaSkin is a soy-based regenerative skin substitute technology from NeuEsse. The soybean-based protein application can be used for ulcers, burns and slow-closing wounds.
Human Consumption
“Upcycling” Soymilk Pulp into High-Fiber Flour
U.S.-based Renewal Mill upcycles soy by making soymilk pulp into a high-protein flour in an effort to reduce food waste.
Innovation
Genes Controlling Mycorrhizal Colonization Discovered in Soybean
University of Illinois research on beneficial soil fungi, mycorrhizal colonization with soybeans, discovered genes that could be used for innovative soybean breeding to improve sustainability…
Innovation
Cyber-physical System Innovation Promises to Boost Yields
Engineers, geneticists, agronomists, system modelers and machine-learning experts at Iowa State University and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln are working on an innovation that promises to…
Innovation
Soybean Breeding for Drought Tolerance – COVID Style
Due to COVID-19, soybean breeding researchers had to weigh, bag, and label seeds for 10,000 plots from their garages, dining room tables, and back porches.…
Innovation
Soy-based Herbicide Wins Student Soybean Innovation Competition
Purdue University students developed a soy-based herbicide to win a soy innovation contest.
Innovation
Researchers Combine Cyber and Physical Monitoring to Boost Sustainable Crop Productivity
An Iowa State University and University of Nebraska-Lincoln research project is combining cyber and physical crop monitoring to sustainably boost productivity.
Innovation
U.S. Soy Shoes Donated To Frontline Workers
Soy checkoff commends footwear company’s pledge to donate 10,000 pairs of soy-based sandals to health care workers amid COVID-19.
Innovation
Clemson Researchers Closer to Developing Heat-Tolerant Soybeans
Clemson University research reached a milestone in developing heat-tolerant soybeans by identifying genetic markers related to heat stress response.
Innovation
Research Aims to Boost Soybean Quality
A multi-state study led by Kansas State University investigated relationships between soybean quality, or protein concentration, and factors including yield, geography and more.
Continuous Improvement
Soy Innovation and Sustainability
The Missouri Soybean Association and Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council share research about genetic diversity in soybeans and the Center for Soy Innovation.
Innovation
USSEC CEO Emphasizes Importance of Sustainability During Keynote Address at the International Grains Conference
USSEC CEO Jim Sutter shared with virtual attendees why sustainability is fundamental for U.S. Soy farmers to maintain and meet the needs for a growing…
Innovation
Scientist Takes Bird’s Eye View of Soybean Genetics
A University of Arkansas study funded by the soy checkoff used aerial imaging from drones to identify soybean genetics related to fixing nitrogen to breed…
Cover Crops
Early Soybean Planting Supports Cover Crops
An Illinois agronomist explained the link between planting soybeans early and establishing cover crops at an Illinois Soybean Association event that was summarized in and…
Innovation
Soy Innovation Challenge Seeks to Enhance Soy Value Chain Through Innovation and Technology
In the existing soybean supply chain, U.S. soy farmers are principally price takers without transparent access to market signals originating from end users. Similarly, the…
Innovation
Nanotechnology Innovation Supports Sustainability
Nanotechnology applications in agriculture from Aqua-Yield provide an input delivery system that improves fertilizer, micronutrient and pesticide chemical efficacy. This innovation supports continuous improvement in…
Infrastructure
Why the Digital Divide Matters to All of Us, Right Now
Even for the most fortunate of us, the past few weeks have been a period of dramatic disruption. Like many, I am adjusting to new…
Innovation
Arkansas Farmer Talks Sustainability and U.S. Soy
U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) chairman and United Soybean Board (USB) director Derek Haigwood, an Arkansas soybean farmer, talks about why sustainable agriculture is so…
Innovation
Innovation Supports Sustainability, Industry Leadership
U.S. soybean farmers adopt management practices that continuously improve sustainability for multiple reasons. An article in The Delmarva Farmer describes the unique path of one first-generation…
Innovation
What Are Soybeans Used For?
Soy. It’s much more than a latte option, tofu or a U.S. export China levied a tariff on. Farmers grow soybeans throughout the United States.…
High Protein
Whether Plant or Animal, Protein Plays an Essential Role in Global Nutrition
When it comes to protein choices, I’ve observed the conversation subtly erode from speaking to the benefits of all protein to focus on an alleged…
Innovation
Soy Solutions: Soybean Wax Has Exponential Potential
Where there is inefficiency, there is opportunity. Three billion pounds of cardboard waste might just provide an important opportunity for U.S. soybean farmers. Iowa State…
Innovation
Just Keep Watching Us
The U.S. soy industry has come a long way, and you can already find it in lots of places. But U.S. soybean growers and exporters…
Innovation
Southern Soybean Breeders Meet to Compare Notes, Collaborate
United Soybean Board (USB) vice president for sustainability strategy Tim Venverloh recently attended the annual Southern Soybean Breeders Tour to learn more about the research…
Family farms
The Modern Family Farm
The latest census of agriculture results show notable changes on the family farm, from more operators and more female operators to increased reliance on technology.…
Innovation
Broadband in Rural America: The Key to Improving Innovation, Sustainability for U.S. Soy Farmers and Their Customers
Technology has vastly improved the way U.S. soybean farmers work. Improving efficiency, accuracy, and technology has allowed for more precision and better quality all while…
Innovation
Fleets Find Performance and Sustainability Benefits with Biobased Grease
A soy-biobased fifth-wheel grease is lubricating a Midwestern grocer’s fleet of 81 tractor-trailers and equipment in Washington D.C.’s water utility’s fleet, helping them both meet…
Innovation
Research Points to Reduced Fertilizer Needs for Soybeans
According to a press release from Purdue University, agronomists may have identified a process that may one day lead to higher-yielding soybean plants that are…
Innovation
Uses for U.S. Soy
From poultry feed to cosmetics, U.S. soybeans are used for a wide variety of products and foods for both humans and animals throughout the world.…
Innovation
U.S. Soy Inside 100 Million Panels of Purebond Plywood
A nature-inspired solution has achieved a major milestone. U.S. soybean farmers gathered alongside Salina cabinetry workers at Crestwood Inc. to celebrate the use of U.S.…
Innovation
Advancements in Satellite Imagery
NASA’s new technology is a breakthrough for farmers and agriculturalists throughout the world. The Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) satellite, launched in 2015, produces high-definition…
Innovation
Planting Seeds for the Future: Soy Farming Innovation
As soy growers face challenging times, industry leaders are looking to innovation to keep U.S. soybean growers competitive and protect their ability to farm profitably.
Innovation
U.S. Farmer-Industry Partnership Focuses on High-Quality Soybeans
The U.S. Soy industry values a variety of partnerships within the value chain. From sustainability partnerships to international partnerships and even non-food related partnerships, U.S.…
Innovation
Environmentally Friendly Soy Straws Win Indiana Soybean Alliance’s Annual New Uses Competition
A soybean-based drinking straw earned top honors at this year’s Student Soybean Product Innovation Competition funded by the Indiana Soybean Checkoff. The contest encourages Purdue…
Innovation
Just Watch Us: U.S. Soy Innovation
Think soybeans are just good for food and animal feed? Think again. This video highlights numerous innovative uses for U.S. Soy, including fuel, paint, plastics,…
Innovation
Technology Helps U.S. Soy Farmers to be More Efficient and Sustainable
Cory Atkins farms in Delaware on the eastern coast of the U.S. He employs a number of technologies including auto steer, swath control, row shutoff,…
Innovation
Agricultural Trends to Watch
Agriculture is constantly evolving, giving U.S. soybean farmers innovative new tools with which to produce abundant, sustainable crops. Farm Journal's Sonja Begemann, seed and crop…
Innovation
Launch Viewers at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Stand on Soy-biobased Sustainability
Hundreds of spectators at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida are looking up to the skies as they gather to marvel at rocket launches.…
Innovation
U.S. Soy Presents Message of Commitment to Americas Buyers
Regional feed industry thought leaders, executives, and government officials recently met in Cartagena, Colombia for the Americas region’s penultimate buyers’ conference of 2018. The event,…
Biotechnology
Digging Deep: Harnessing the Power of Soil Microbes for More Sustainable Farming
There’s a farm in Arkansas growing soybeans, corn, and rice that is aiming to be the most scientifically advanced farm in the world. Soil samples…
Innovation
Technology Gives Farmers Data to Grow More with Less
Stop and think about how technology has impacted modern farming and you likely think about innovations in equipment – combines that steer themselves or tractor…
Innovation
U.S. Soybean Oil Provides Increased Traction in Goodyear Tires
Did you know that soybean oil can be used for biodiesel fuel, and also in rubber for tires? In a partnership with the United Soybean…
Biotechnology
USSEC CEO, U.S. Soy Farmers, Talk Importance of Biotechnology During China Mission Trip
Representatives from U.S. soybean-farmer-led organizations joined their counterparts from Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay and Canada to discuss the benefits of biotechnology with Chinese stakeholders during…
Innovation
Iowa Soybean Farm Serves as Prototype for Village Farms in China
Rick Kimberley and wife Martha are the fifth generation on the Kimberley family farm. Son Grant, the sixth generation, not only contributes to U.S. Soy…
Innovation
U.S. Soybean Farmers Put Their Heads Together on Sustainability, Innovation at Commodity Classic
Although they’re not quite ready to fire up their planters, U.S. soybean farmers are maximizing their time during the late winter and early spring months.…
Innovation
Live From the Field: An Illinois Soybean Farmer Gives South American Buyers a Tour of Harvesting Equipment
Doug Winter, a U.S. soybean farmer from Mill Shoals, Illinois, recently spoke with a group of South American purchasers at the U.S. Soybean Oil Latin…
Innovation
From Field To Factory
Demand For Sustainable Soybean Oil Keeps On Growing. Is there soy in your family room? Your tractor? Your toolbox? Maybe even in your shampoo? You…
Innovation
Live from the Field: U.S. Soybean Farmer Gives South American Customers a First-Hand Glimpse of Sustainability
U.S. soybean oil is a favorite commodity oil of many South American buyers. Last fall, many of them got a first-hand look at U.S. soy…