Biotechnology
One Step Closer to a Higher Stearate Soybean Oil
New research published in the Journal of Experimental Botany describes the discovery of new alleles that could lead to soybean varieties with higher stearate levels in the oil and good agronomics. …
Quality
Wrap up your Soy Checkoff Investments for Those on your Holiday List
As the holidays approach, the lists of wants and needs grow. With the help of the soy checkoff through checkoff-funded research efforts, you can add…
Innovation
Soy-based Herbicide Wins Student Soybean Innovation Competition
Purdue University students developed a soy-based herbicide to win a soy innovation contest.
Soy Technology
Digital Transformation Trends in Agriculture
Forbes Magazine examines innovations that are revolutionizing crop production Digital innovation is allowing U.S. soybean farmers to be more productive, more profitable and more sustainable…
Soy Technology
Weather Monitoring Tool Delivers Insight to U.S. Soy Farmers
Funded by the National Science Foundation, Arable Labs has developed a crop and weather sensor that delivers real-time, precision weather information straight to the hands…
Soy Technology
New Iowa State University Research Could Help Farmers Diagnose Soybean Stresses With A Smartphone
A new approach developed by ISU scientists could allow plant breeders and farmers to diagnose soybean stresses – such as iron deficiency, disease or herbicide…
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…
Soy Technology
Drone use limited, but possibilities nearly endless
Andrew Dierks pulled the rugged black crate from the box of his pickup, snapped open the clips and pulled out a piece of farm equipment…
Industrial Uses
New Soy-based Products Help Manufacturers Meet Sustainability Goals
Farmer-funded projects drive soy chemistry innovation Manufacturers searching for high-quality, renewable, biobased feedstocks are increasingly incorporating soy derivatives to improve the sustainability of their products.…