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. …
Biodiesel
Biodiesel big in the Big Apple
Iowa soybean farmers got a glimpse of New York’s usage and reliance on soybean oil in biodiesel during the National Biodiesel Board’s (NBB) virtual biodiesel…
Demand
U.S. Soybean Oil Fuels Market Rally for Cooking Oil
While it’s clear that the COVID-19 pandemic has affected every aspect of daily life around the globe from school to sports to business, the effects…
Animal Feed
Manufacturing Quality Feeds with U.S. Crude Degummed Soybean Oil: Advantages, Benefits and Applications
A USSEC feed resource, written by subject matter expert Dr. Gerald Shurson, looks at the role of U.S. degummed soybean oil in animal feed.
Exports
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…
Soybean Oil
Soybean Oil for the Food Industry
The food industry benefits from the many positive traits of soybean oil, including its functionality and nutritional benefits, and sustainable sourcing and supply chain. Soybeans…
Soybean Oil
Soy Oil Suppliers’ Profits Threatened by Booming U.S. Crude Oil Production
The availability and steady cost of transportation equipment is often taken for granted. A major cost increase in transportation equipment can surprise suppliers because the…
Soybean Oil
U.S. Soybean Oil is a Top Choice for Mexican Customers
U.S. soybean farmer Mark Caspers talks about meeting with customers of U.S. Soy in Mexico. He says consumers there are excited about U.S. soybean oil…
Soybean Oil
USSEC Opens Doors for Soybean Oil Customers at Expo ANTAD
The U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) is committed to growing the relationships that connect U.S. soybean oil buyers and sellers. Cultivating these relationships takes teamwork,…
Soybean Oil
All Commodity Soybean Oil is Not Created Equal
U.S. Soy industry champions innovation to improve soybean oil Conventional soybeans may be considered a commodity; but all soybean oil was not created equal. U.S.…
High oleic
High Oleic Soy: Out of the Fields and Into the Frying Pan
Q&A with a New York City Chef who fries with high oleic soybean oil As a corporate chef in New York City, Vincent Barcelona is…
Soybean Oil
Soy Oil Masters Classes Meet Customer Needs for Knowledge
Soy Oil Masters Classes in Japan and Korea are one of the U.S. Soybean Export Council’s (USSEC) innovative approaches to meeting customer needs. USSEC’s first…
Animal Feed
Food + Fuel
With soybeans, we don't have to choose. U.S. soybean farmers grow versatile and renewable soybeans to help meet food, feed, and fuel demand globally.
Crushers
Verified-Sustainable Soy: The Newest Attribute of the U.S. Soy Advantage
Mexican crusher says customers demand sustainability verification Ricardo Moreno runs one of Mexico’s largest soybean oil production plants, Proteinas y Oleicos, comprised of two crushing…
Biodiesel
Uses for Soybeans
Soybeans are used in a wide variety of foods for humans and animals, as well as for industrial and consumer products such as building materials,…
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…
Soybean Oil
Q & A: U.S. Soybean Farmer Answers Sustainability Questions from South American Buyers
It’s not every day that international customers of U.S. soy have the opportunity to speak with a U.S. soybean farmer who grows it. Thanks to…
End Users
Latin American Customers Choose U.S. Soybean Oil for its Consistent Supply, Just-in-Time Delivery, and Sustainability
Mark Anderson, USSEC Contractor – Americas, discusses the importance of U.S. soybean oil to Latin America. Oil exports from the U.S. to the Americas represents…
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.…
Conservation Tillage
Farming is More than a Job – It’s a Way of Life for U.S. Soybean Growers
Sustainable practices help U.S. soybean farmers produce more soybeans on less land while reducing harmful emissions and soil erosion. These videos, narrated in English, Mandarin,…
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.…
Soybean Oil
Refining to Specifications
Crush plants extract oil from whole soybeans for use in applications like frying chicken, making salad dressings or baking pastries. Crude soybean oil gets added…
Demand
Another Record Year for U.S. Soybean Exports
U.S. soybean farmers see $28 billion in exports Farmer investments in international markets produced strong results in the 2016/2017 marketing year. According to the U.S.…
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…
Biodiesel
Operation Oil
The Soy Checkoff Is Working To Turn Soybean Oil Into Liquid Gold. Soybeans are crushed for meal. This unspoken belief permeates the soy value chain,…
Soybean Oil
International Buyer’s Perspective: The Advantages of U.S. Soybean Oil
Chen Fansheng, of China’s Wilmar Group, buys U.S. soybeans to crush, use in edible oils and other applications. He shares the value he sees in…
Soybean Oil
International Buyer’s Perspective: The Advantages of U.S. Soybean Oil
Chen Fansheng, of China’s Wilmar Group, buys U.S. soybeans to crush, use in edible oils and other applications. He shares the value he sees in…
Academics
The Value of Soybean Oil in the Soybean Crush
This academic article explores the correlation between the boom in biodiesel and soybean prices, based on soybeans being the main feedstock used in biodiesel. U.S.…
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…
Our Farms
Farmers Prioritize Talking Sustainability to U.S. Soy Customers
U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) and United Soybean Board (USB) director Doug Winter knows a lot about innovation in his field. But next week, he’ll…