Amino Acids
U.S. Soybean Meal: Quality and Economic Benefits
A new meta-analytical study reinforces U.S. Soy’s reputation for being a global leader in quality and nutrient density. The summary of this study is below.…
Reliability
Holiday 2020: Reliable Supply is Rooted in Perseverance, Says U.S. Soybean Farmer
United Soybean Board director and Alabama farmer Wendy Yeager talks about what she’s grateful for this holiday season. As essential workers, farmers are committed to…
Quality
U.S. Soy: Collaboration is More Important than Ever
United Soybean Board CEO and director Lynn Rohrscheib took part in a U.S. Farmers and Ranchers in Action (USFRA) Farm + Food + Facts podcast.…
Reliability
U.S. Soy’s Journey to the Pacific Northwest
This U.S. Soy video illustrates the journey of U.S. soybeans from field to port. U.S. soy stakeholders speak about every step in the supply chain…
Quality
Farming Industry Rises to Top of U.S. Industry Ratings
The U.S. agriculture and farming industry ranked No. 1 in the 2020 Gallup industry poll.
Protein
U.S. Soy: Using Quality and Consistency to Increase Protein Profits
A panel explored the concept of using the consistency of U.S. soy protein to increase profits at this year’s U.S. Soy Global Trade Exchange &…
Reliability
U.S. Inland Waterways Economic Study Affirms Reliability
Economic research commissioned by the National Waterways Foundations reinforces the reliability of U.S. inland waterways to efficiently deliver a reliable supply of U.S. soybeans to…
Reliability
With Trade Balance Shifts, U.S. Soy Reliability should be our North Star
As world demand for soy continues to rise, all suppliers will have a seat at the table, says USSEC CEO Jim Sutter. U.S. Soy’s competitive…
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…
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.
Amino Acids
Research Enhances Understanding of the Nutritional and Economic Differences in Soybean Meal from Different Origins
Meta-analysis compares commercial soybean meals produced from different countries, informing the U.S. soybean meal quality advantage and economic benefits. ST. LOUIS (July 6, 2020) –…
Aquaculture
U.S. Soy Hosts Digital Aquaculture Conference
The U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) hosted a global digital aquaculture conference discussing how the impact of COVID-19, the coronavirus pandemic, on the industry, emphasizing…
Infrastructure
The Resilience of U.S. Soy Trade in Uncertain Times
The U.S. soy trade is resilient, says Eric Woodie, trade analyst for the Illinois Soybean Association, pointing to reliable supply and transportation.
Exports
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.
Exports
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.
Exports
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…
Reliability
U.S. Soy Industry Strives to Maintain Export Channels, Supply Chain of High Quality Soy amidst COVID-19 Concerns
Despite the expanding cases of COVID-19 in the United States, the U.S. soybean industry continues to operate at near full capacity. The U.S. Department of…
Reliability
In the Wake of COVID-19, U.S. Food Production System Carries On
With the 2020 soybean planting season cranking up in parts of the country, the U.S. food production system is expected to continue to roll along…
Reliability
U.S. Agriculture Included in Critical Infrastructure During Pandemic
The U.S. government has labeled agriculture a critical industry during the novel coronavirus outbreak, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The designation extends…
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…
Animal Feed
Who is U.S. Soy?
Soy is an important commodity. A source of protein, and oil, too. Most commonly an ingredient used in animal feed, salad dressing and thousands of…
Production
U.S. Soy Farmers are “the Most Efficient,” says Malaysian Customer
Dr. Soon Bin-Neoh, Managing Director of the Soon Soon Group in Malaysia, sat down with the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) to discuss why he…
Amino Acids
U.S. Soy Stands the Test of Time in Mexico
Three generations of feed mill operators choose U.S. soybean meal for quality, reliability and logistics Manuel Morena is the third generation to run Provi feed…
Demand
U.S. Soy Advantage Builds Demand, Meets Customer Needs
Shopping around to find the best bang for your buck is a common practice for customers of nearly all products. Consumers want to be assured…
Animal Feed
U.S. Soy Works with Animal Feed Manufacturers in Africa
Chris Slemp, ASA-WISHH Program Manager – Africa, talks about how the U.S. soy industry’s efforts in Africa are shifting from food programs to working with…
Our Farms
U.S. Soybean Farmers – Partners in Sustainability
Doug Winter, a U.S. soybean farmer from Illinois, talks about his commitment to being a reliable, sustainable farmer to Latin American customers like those he…
Animal Feed
Sustainable Growth
It’s not enough to simply grow an exceptional product; there must be a market for that product once it’s harvested. Demand is strong, both at…
Animal Feed
The U.S. Soy Advantage is Valued by North Asian Customers
USSEC Regional Director – North Asia Paul Burke states that his region has 1.5 billion consumers and boasts the highest per capita soy consumption in…
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…
Amino Acids
Record Soybean Crop Keeps U.S. Reliable Supplier
U.S. soybean farmers produced another record crop in 2017, which is great news for their international and domestic customers. Customers can count on a consistent,…
Market Access
U.S. Soy Industry has Worked for 35 Years to Build Chinese Market
U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) Country Director – China Zhang Xiaoping talks about the history of the U.S. soy industry in China. Over the past…
Reliability
U.S. Soybean Farmers – Partners in Sustainability
Doug Winter, a U.S. soybean farmer from Illinois, talks about his commitment to being a reliable, sustainable farmer to Latin American customers like those he…
Infrastructure
Grain Trains Get U.S. Soy to Markets Effectively and Efficiently
Reliability is an essential component of the U.S. Soy Advantage. Getting soybeans to market in a timely manner helps contribute to the reliability of U.S.…
End Users
RSN JANJUA, USSEC Contractor, Pakistan Program
In the young Pakistan market, USSEC’s efforts have emphasized personal relationships and education. Several large Pakistani customers attended the 2017 U.S. Soy Global Trade Exchange.…
Academics
Researcher Weighs in on Sustainability Certifications
U.S. sustainability expert Marty Matlock, a university scientist with two decades of sustainability experience, has a message for international customers of U.S. soybeans. “We want…
Animal Feed
Logistics, Exceptional Composition, and Reliability: Important Differentiators for U.S. Soy Customers
A large U.S. soy customer in the Middle East says the exceptional composition and reliability of U.S. soybeans keep him coming back. Beginning as a…
Reliability
Sharing the U.S. Soy Advantage in the Middle East and North Africa
Exceptional composition, Reliability and Education Are Keys to Steadily Rising Preference for U.S. Soy in Middle East and North Africa Region As global demand for…
Quality
Nebraska Soybean Growers Rely on Overseas Markets
Nebraska Lieutenant Governor Mike Foley says that agriculture is critical to his state and that finding buyers and markets overseas helps to grow Nebraska’s economy,…
Production
Stringent Inspections Assure International Buyers of U.S. Soy’s Quality
Director, USDA Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) Office of Dept. Initiatives and International Affairs, Byron Reilly provides an overview on how the U.S.…
Animal Feed
Understanding Soybean Demand, Seeking Technology
Rising Meat Consumption In Colombia Means More Feed Needed, But What About Quality? Understanding customer needs was a key part of a group of U.S.…
Family farms
Sustainable Farming: Leaving Things Better Than We Found Them
Growing up, we were taught to leave things in better condition than we found them. This philosophy applies to everything on the farm – whether…
Buyers
Weekly Outlook: Soybean Consumption Finishes Strong in 2016-17
The 2016-17 marketing year for soybeans closed with strong consumption in soybean crush and export numbers. USDA's current estimate of 370 million bushels for the…
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
You Want Quality When Buying U.S. Soybeans – USDA Ensures That’s Exactly What You Get
Byron Reilly, director of Departmental Initiatives and International Affairs within the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), helps oversee the quality and sanitary attributes of…
Buyers
Chinese Buyers Sign Contracts for More Than $5 Billion of U.S. Soy
A trade delegation from China made significant purchasing agreements on July 13, signing contracts for 460 million bushels of U.S. Soy worth more than $5…
Marketplace
SETH MEYER, 2016 U.S. Soy Global Trade Exchange Speaker
Dr. Seth Meyer, Chairman of the World Agriculture Outlook Board – USDA Office of the Chief Economist, opened the 2016 U.S. Soy Global Trade Exchange…
Buyers
Putting a Price on Protein
South Dakota processor focuses on quality to meet end-user demand While it is not common yet, there are some processors rewarding farmers for higher-quality protein…
Buyers
ARSLAN SINNO, U.S. Soy Customer
Consistent and constant are the two words that Arslan Sinno, president of Dora Flour Mills in Lebanon, uses to describe the U.S. Soy advantage. He…
End Users
U.S. Soy Protein Derivatives Provide Essential Advantages
As the demand for soy protein derivatives continues to increase around the world, new questions are being asked about the feasibility of product sources. Food…
Digestible Protein
U.S. Specialty Soybeans: Delivering Quality, Sustainability and Safety
As a valued customer purchasing U.S. Specialty soybeans, you can be assured that U.S. farmers and soybean processors are passionate about quality, sustainability and food…
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
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…