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.
Demand
Cargill executive sheds light on markets, sustainability efforts
In January, the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) opened its doors to the Soy Suite, where USSEC CEO Jim Sutter discusses industry developments that impact the…
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.…
Family farms
2020 Ground Work: Preparing for Next Season
Iowa farmer Lindsay Greiner shares his final 2020 Ground Work update on completing fall fertilizer application and other fieldwork and planning for 2021.
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,…
Sustainability
The Life of a Soybean
U.S. soybean farmers work hard to help ensure shelves are stocked and families are fed around the world.
Aquaculture
IPRS Helps Mexican Tilapia Producer to Boost Results
Complejo Acuícola Tupez, a commercial tilapia farm in Veracruz, México is achieving positive results through the U.S. Soybean Export Council’s In-Pond Raceway System. USSEC Program…
Research
New Vision for Next Decade of Soybean, Plant Research
In a recently released report entitled “Plant science decadal vision 2020-2030: Reimagining the potential of plants for a healthy and sustainable future,” more than 40…
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…
Exports
U.S. Inland Waterways Contribute to Soybean Sustainability
Barges on U.S. inland waterways contribute to the sustainability of U.S. soybeans.
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.
Quality
U.S. Soy Investments Benefit Farmers and Customers
The soy checkoff allows U.S. soybean farmers to invest in the long-term success of the soybean industry to benefit farmers and global customers.
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…
Sustainability
SSAP Proves Sustainability of U.S. Soy
The U.S. Soybean Sustainability Assurance Protocol (SSAP), supported by the soy checkoff, verifies the sustainability of soybeans and soy products from the U.S.
Infrastructure
U.S. Soy Details Value Chain Resiliency during Ag Talks Iowa Town Hall
USSEC CEO Jim Sutter took part in a virtual AgTalks town hall on July 30. He described collaboration across the ag industry during the pandemic…
Continuous Improvement
Iowa Soybean Association Receives 2020 U.S. Water Prize
The Iowa Soybean Association recently was awarded the 2020 U.S. Water Prize for Outstanding Nonprofit from the U.S. Water Alliance, recognizing their watershed analysis and…
Research
Crop Residue Decisions Impact Soil Life
The American Society of Agronomy highlighted a Louisiana State University AgCenter research project comparing the impact of no-till and prescribed fire as crop residue management…
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…
Aquaculture
Seafood Analyst Provides COVID-19 Update on Shrimp and Salmon Industry
The U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) hosted a global digital aquaculture conference that included a session by Gorjan Nikolik, Rabobank, with an update of the…
Aquaculture
Impact of COVID-19 on Aquaculture
The U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) hosted a global digital aquaculture conference that included a session by George Chamberlain, Global Aquaculture Alliance, about the impacts…
Health
Global Soyfoods-Related Trends, Part 1 of 2
Several recent global trends indicate that U.S.-grown soy and soyfoods are poised to gather momentum. Consumers’ food choices—such as blended plant-based meat and dairy alternatives—are…
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.
Animal Feed
U.S. Soy Industry Pivots Customer Engagement Amid Pandemic to Strengthen Pan-Asia Relationships
Drawing Secretary Perdue and Under Secretary McKinney, the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) Pan-Asia Digital Conference provided valuable global and U.S. market insights to 1,700…
Research
U.S. Farmers Centralize and Use Cover Crop Research
U.S. farmers can access and share cover crop research and trial data through the interactive Cover Crop Information Map online, a tool highlighted in a…
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…
Aquaculture
Global Aquaculture Academy Launches In-pond Raceway System Course
The Global Aquaculture Academy, part of the Global Aquaculture Alliance, launched an in-pond raceway systems online learning course with support from the U.S. Soybean Export…
Aquaculture
Research Investigates Potential for Soy Protein Concentrate in Juvenile Pearl Gentian Grouper Diets
The Global Aquaculture Alliance highlighted research showing that soy protein concentrate can be included in juvenile pearl gentian group diets at levels below 30%.
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…
Cover Crops
2020 Ground Work: Working and Waiting in Ohio
As of late May, we have about one-third of our corn and soybean fields planted. Our winter wheat continues to look really good. That’s great…
No till
Cropping System Inventory Shows Increase in No-Till Acres on U.S. Soybean Farms
South Dakota Soybean describes how farmers adapted to the wettest year on record with a significant increase in no-till acres.
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…
Conservation Tillage
How Conservation Can Ready Soils for Planting After Tough Weather
Conservation tillage systems can provide solutions for challenging soil and field conditions created by tough weather in 2019, according to an article from Ag Professional.
Cover Crops
U.S. Soy Farmers are Part of a Team Reducing Environmental Impact
U.S. soy farmers are part of the sustainability solution as they produce more with less. This American Farm Bureau Federation video highlights sustainability in U.S.…
Family farms
2020 Ground Work: Managing Cover Crops in Ohio
Ohio soybean farmer Bill Bayliss shares a 2020 Ground Work update on planting preparation for his farm focusing on the decision about how to manage…
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…
Family farms
2020 Ground Work: Waiting for Spring in Indiana
Indiana soybean farmer Tom Griffiths shares a 2020 Ground Work update on waiting for field conditions to allow for planting on his farm, focusing on…
Sustainability
Alabama Soybean Farmer Takes Part in Carbon Storage Effort
U.S. soybean farmers explore innovative ways to continuously improve their sustainability, with benefits that reach beyond their farms. Annie Dee, a soybean farmer and United…
Sustainability
The SSAP: A Guideline to Responsible Farming
The U.S. Soy Sustainability Assurance Protocol (SSAP) was created by the U.S. Soy Family – USSEC, the United Soybean Board and the American Soybean Association –…
Sustainability
Spanish Buyer: U.S. Soy’s Sustainability is Important for Global End Users
Spanish buyer Luciano Berlinda of Bunge Iberica counts amino acids, protein, and sustainability as U.S. Soy differentiators. He attended the 2019 .S. Soy Global Trade…
Sustainability
Sigel Farm Producing Better-Quality Bean
The Dasenbrock family started sending in their soybean samples to the University of Minnesota for evaluation five years ago as part of the High Yield…
Conservation Tillage
Different Paths, Same Goal: Sustainability is Universal Priority For U.S. Soybean Farmers Nationwide
What’s good for Iowa soybean farms may not be so great for Georgia soils. But one thing is certain: Farmers embrace the importance and value…
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…
Sustainability
Conservation Acclamation
Scherder family named recipients of Missouri Leopold Conservation Award by Missouri Farmers Care. It may not be as famous for floating as Missouri’s Current River.…
Sustainability
Worm Pheromones Protect Major Crops
Protecting crops from pests and pathogens without using toxic pesticides has been a longtime goal of farmers. Researchers at Boyce Thompson Institute have found that…
Sustainability
The House That U.S. Soy Built: Soy-based Products are on the Leading Edge of Sustainable Housing
From soy-based foam vehicle cushions to daily skin moisturizers, soy is no stranger to the average home thanks to sustainable innovation. Researchers and innovators from…
Sustainability
Missouri Town Celebrates Soybeans at Annual Festival
Every year, the tiny northwest Missouri town of Norborne celebrates soybeans during its annual Soybean Festival, held in early August. Norborne is the self-proclaimed Soybean…
Sustainability
30 Harvests
U.S. farmers face multiple challenges including climate change as they embrace the opportunity to meet increasing demands to grow food sustainably. The next 30 years…
Sustainability
Reduce, Recycle, Reuse and Render: Dealing With Food Loss
If food waste were a country, it would be the third biggest emitter of greenhouse gases after China and the United States, while food produced…
Sustainability
Multiple Pathways to Profitability
Today’s farm environment requires greater creativity. With slim margins, soybean farmers must look for smart ways to improve profitability. With innovative thinking and a sensible…
Sustainability
Environmentally Responsible U.S. Soy Farmers Put Sustainability First
Nebraska soybean growers say that maintaining resources and using them responsibly allows them to practice sustainability. Soil conservation and using fewer pesticides and less water…
Sustainability
“Agriculture Resources and Environmental Indicators 2019” Report Takes Deep Dive into U.S. Farms and Farm Productivity
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Economic Research Service (ERS) released its Agriculture Resources and Environmental Indicators, 2019 report on May 7. The report, which describes…
Sustainability
USDA’s ERS Releases “Agriculture Resources and Environmental Indicators 2019” Report
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Economic Research Service (ERS) released its Agriculture Resources and Environmental Indicators, 2019 report on May 7. The report describes trends…
Sustainability
U.S. Soybean Farmers Validate Sustainability for Consumers
U.S. soybean farmers like Lewis Bainbridge have been practicing sustainability methods such as no till and cover crops for many years, but are now providing…
Sustainability
El Niño has ‘Eerie Similarities’ to 2015
The U.S. Climate Prediction Center (CPC) forecasts that there are 80 percent odds El Niño conditions will continue through spring and a 60 percent chance…
Sustainability
Federal Officials Tour Missouri River Flooding
As federal and state agriculture officials toured flood damage from the Missouri River, it became evident that recovery can’t start until flood waters recede. More…
Sustainability
U.S. Soy: The Most Sustainable Source for Consumer Packaged Goods
Consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies across the globe are continually looking deeper into their supply chains for responsible and sustainable sourcing opportunities. They are looking…
Sustainability
New Management Strategies for U.S. Soy Crop Maintenance and Sustainability
U.S. soybean farmers are continually learning new management strategies to help them be more sustainable and efficient. This infographic highlights a few approaches U.S. soy…
Sustainability
SSAP-RED: U.S. Soy Farmers Commit to the Future
U.S. soybean farmers’ commitment to raising sustainable product has helped to earn even greater acceptance for U.S. Soy in the European market. On January 29,…
Sustainability
EU Ruling on Palm May Benefit U.S. Soy in the Long Term
According to Bloomberg Environment, the European Commission, the EU’s executive arm, has until February 1 to rule which biofuel feedstocks are deemed to be sustainable.…
Sustainability
The Livestock Component: Winner of ASA’s 2018 National Conservation Legacy Award Uses Cows, Crops, and Conservation
U.S. soybean growers know that sustainability is a lifelong cycle on their farms, practiced every day of every season of every year. Each fall, the…
Sustainability
The Sustainability Story of U.S.-Grown Soy
Almost half of U.S. land is devoted to farming, and soybeans comprise a large portion of the crops grown on this land. Soy Connection takes a…
Sustainability
U.S. Soybean Farmers Hit their Combines to Harvest 2018 Crops
A look at the equipment staple that farmers use to cut and harvest soybeans Across America’s heartland, soybean farmers are getting ready to harvest another…
Energy
Soy Sustainability: Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Both modern industrial activities and natural systems release greenhouse gases (GHG) into the atmosphere. Through efficiency gains and improved soil management practices, farmers play a…
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…
Sustainability
Is U.S. Soy Farming Sustainable?
Crop roation, contour farming and water conservation are just a few of the sustainable farming practices the Winsor family uses to help improve the soil…
Sustainability
Knowing the Land Makes Farmer More Efficient
Ron Moore really knows his farm fields - from what crops thrive where to what tillage practices work best to how significant weed pressure is…
Sustainability
Soy Checkoff Sustainability Investments Pay Off
Soy contributes to countless food, feed and fuel products. From high-protein animal feed and cleaner-burning biodiesel to versatile vegetable oil and soy lecithin, soy delivers…
Sustainability
Soy Sustainability: Managing Water Use and Quality
For soybean farmers, water management encompasses much more than droughts and floods that make headlines. “We only have a certain amount of fresh water available,”…
Sustainability
Soy Sustainability: Using Land Wisely
The fields covering rural America may appear monotonous from the air or highway. But farmers have a much different perspective. “Land is the most permanent…
Soil Health
Healthy Soils and Healthy Businesses: The Dirt on Sustainable Soy
There’s a big difference between soil and dirt. Soil is a living environment. It contains microorganisms, decaying organic matter, earthworms and other insects. When healthy,…
No till
Sustainability by the Numbers: No-Till
No-till farming, or the practice of planting seeds into the previous season’s crop residue, is a small effort that makes a big impact on both…
Sustainability
Sustainable Ag is a Family Tradition on Arkansas Farm
Derek Haigwood is grateful to be reaping the benefits of practices his forefathers put into place 50 years ago. This family tradition is one he…
Sustainability
Farmer Practices Protect Community Water
Water is on the minds of soybean farmers constantly. They work to protect the streams, lakes and rivers running through their communities. Their kids and…
Sustainability
Sustainable Farming: Growing More With Less
Farmers are always innovating in order to improve Sustainability takes flexibility. Farmers understand what works well for one field on their farm may not work…
Sustainability
Though Sustainability Practices Vary, the Results Benefit All
For any organization, when it comes to sustainability, there are many perspectives and methods. As CEO of their farms, soybean farmers like other business leaders,…
Sustainability
Three Ways My Farm is Sustainable
Like most moms, I make decisions in my everyday life based on sustainability. To me, that means I am doing what I think is right…
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…
Sustainability
8 Things Farmers Want You to Know About Farming and U.S. Soy
For many, big red barns, noisy tractors and an old man in overalls comes to mind when they hear the word “farmer.” But there is…
Sustainability
How One Young Farmer Preserves the Land for the Next Generation
For Kevin Deinert, farming is all about family. The 30-year-old farmer grows 2,500 acres of soybeans, corn and alfalfa, and raises beef cattle alongside his…
Sustainability
Soy Much to Offer
From its sustainable production to its reliable delivery, U.S. Soy provides a quality product for international buyers. U.S. Soy has had a steadfast relationship with…
Sustainability
Understanding Our Water to Better Manage Our Land
New technology helps U.S soybean farmers measure water quantity and quality in soil Humans need water to survive, as do animals, plants and nearly all…
Demand
U.S. Soybean Export Council Helps Create a Preference for U.S. Soy in Markets Worldwide
U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) CEO Jim Sutter talks about how USSEC differentiates and creates preference for U.S. soy around the world. He says that…
Sustainability
Everyone Wins with Sustainable Technology
Farming is a business like any other. It must evolve to meet changing customer needs. U.S. soybean farmers are at the forefront of this evolution…
Sustainability
Renewable U.S. Soy Scores With Manufacturers
Companies use U.S. soy as a sustainable ingredient in everything from adhesives to asphalt to keep their pipelines full of innovation. The United Soybean Board…
Sustainability
Making Soy Reign Supreme
Being crowned market leader of any product category is rarely the result of simply possessing specific attributes. Consumer demand ultimately drives success, whether selling sustainable…
Sustainability
Stewardship in the Soy Supply Chain
Reduce, reuse, recycle. We’ve all heard these pillars of sustainability for years, and in farm country, it’s always been second nature. The duct tape and…
Sustainability
Assure Your Customers of the Value of U.S. Soy Sustainability
How research and data can help meet end-user demand and provide a marketing edge Producing sustainable soybeans is up to more than just farmers. As…
Sustainability
U.S. Soy Meets Mexican Customer’s Sustainability Needs
Ricardo Moreno, with the Mexican company Proteinol, explains in an interview with the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) how his company is beginning to focus…
Sustainability
Soybean Farmers: Committed to Sustainability
This article was originally published by FoodDialogues.com.
Sustainability
Sustainable Since 1866
As we approach Earth Day on April 22, more than one billion people will participate in this historic event, making it the largest civic observance…
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…
Crushers
Diverse Southeast Asian Countries Share Preference for U.S. Soy
Tim Loh, U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) Regional Director – Southeast Asia, describes the diverse economies in soy-buying markets like Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, Indonesia and…
Planting
Fast and Furious Planting
When it comes to planting, it’s a sprint not a marathon. After an unwanted slow start, farmers in the southern two-thirds of Iowa shot out…
Food
Experts Share How Shifting Global Food Habits Impact U.S. Soy
Author and consultant Eve Turow Paul has spent the last five years studying the wants and needs of Millennials around the world, specifically those born…
Sustainability
How are you Improving Your Sustainability and Profitability?
Jason Kieser Bloomington, Illinois Technology gives us the ability to quickly and accurately make adjustments to our operation without sacrificing time and labor. The instant…
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…
Demand
U.S. Soy Responds to Proposed China Tariff
ST. LOUIS (April 4, 2018) – In response to today’s announcement that China is proposing to tax U.S. soybean imports by 25 percent, according to the…
Sustainability
The U.S. Soy Sustainability Assurance Protocol (SSAP) Simplified
U.S. soybean farmers understand the importance of sustainable farming to protect valuable environmental resources. By doing so, they preserve and protect their farming operation for…
Production
U.S. Soybean Farmers Prepare to Plant More Acres of Soybeans in 2018
Spring officially arrived in the United States last week, and with the new season comes anticipation of the 2018 crop year. As U.S. farmers prepare…
Buyers
Technology Boosts Sustainability in Illinois Soybean Field
Illinois soybean farmer Doug Winter explains to a group of South American buyers how he uses technology to continuously improve and boost sustainability.
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…
Sustainability
When it comes to Water Quality Protection, Delaware Farmers Take the Job Seriously
Many people think of the ground when they think about sustainability. But U.S. soybean growers are very aware of the important role that water also…
Conservation Tillage
Melding Conservation and Profitability
Dallas, Wis., farmer Andy Bensend’s hand was forced. A casualty of the grim 1980s farm economy, Bensend filed bankruptcy in 1986. While difficult, the decision…
Cover Crops
Cover Crops are an Important Implement in my Sustainability Toolkit
Cover crops help me to not only safeguard, but also to further enrich my farm’s soil health. The root systems from those cover crops cycle…
Cover Crops
Soybeans Play a Key Role in Alabama Farmer’s Crop Rotation
Annie Dee is always thinking about sustainability at the Dee River Ranch, her 10,0000 acre farm located in Alabama and Mississippi. She relies on conservation…
Cover Crops
Alabama Soybean Farmer Says Soil Health is the Key to Long-Term Production
Farmer Annie Dee is always thinking ahead. “With the world population expected to be nine to ten billion people by the year 2050, we need…
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.…
Production
U.S. Soybean Agronomist Stresses Long-Term Sustainability of Production to Growers
Seth Naeve, Associate Professor and Extension Agronomist at the University of Minnesota, talks about how he discusses key issues with farmers around the long-term sustainability…
Cover Crops
Conservation and Wildlife are at the Heart of this Hartly, Delaware Operation
Mike Brown was a forester working for the state of Delaware when he acquired this farm in 1994. At the time, Jim Thompson had already…
Conservation Tillage
Keeping it Simple
Jamestown, North Dakota, farmer Tony Wagner was already committed to farming in a sustainable way when he got an eye opener that cemented the importance…
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…
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,…
Continuous Improvement
U.S. Sustainable Soy – Nearly 40 Years of Improvement
A lot has changed since 1980 – not just with the advent of the internet, social media and smartphones, but also thanks for the continuous…
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…
Sustainability
U.S. Forests: At the Roots of U.S. Agriculture
U.S. soybean farmers are committed to continuously improving the health and quality of crops grown and fields tended. But they also work hard to protect…
Sustainability
National Programs Help U.S. Soybean Farmers Boost Sustainability
Doug Winter, a U.S. soybean farmer from Mill Shoals, Illinois, describes the USDA programs available to U.S. soybean farmers that help them increase their sustainability…
Cover Crops
Cover Crop Tool Directs Decision Making
Farmers have as many questions as answers when it comes to cover crops. While this relative newcomer to conservation strategy is proving effective, it’s not…
Sustainability
Five Ways Delaware Farmers Are Excelling at Sustainability
When the state of Delaware’s soybean farmers began planting last spring, they did so sustainably with the environment in mind. Based on statistics from the…
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…
Cover Crops
Sustainability Practices Prove Their Worth
Walton Farms has been operating on and around the same land in Iowa since 1835, spanning multiple generations and many different farming practices. When Walton…
Our Farms
U.S. Soybean Farmers Keep Busy during the Winter Season
Wisconsin soybean farmer Nancy Kavazanjian says that U.S farmers keep plenty busy during the winter season with meetings that focus on talking about and learning…
Family farms
360 View of Wisconsin Farm Showcases U.S. Soybean Farmer’s Sustainability Methods
97 percent of U.S. farms are family owned. Wisconsin soybean grower Nancy Kavazanjian says sustainability is at the core of everything she does on her…
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.…
Sustainability
The Science-Based Approach Behind U.S. Crops
U.S. soybean farmers stay plenty busy in the winter. Following U.S. and state conservation laws is something they practice year-round in order to deliver a…
Sustainability
It Starts With One
Soybean farmer Kevin Sprung, of Osage, Iowa first became interested in working with the Iowa Soybean Association (ISA) on conservation and sustainability practices after attending…
Pest Control
U.S. Soybean Farmers Leverage Integrated Pest Management
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) helps U.S. soybean growers to protect their farms in a sustainable manner. Farmers have to worry about nuisances all year long.…
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…
Sustainability
Elevators Play Role in Marketing Crop at Harvest and Year Round
Grain elevators play an important role in helping U.S. soybean farmers store and market their crop at harvest and throughout the year. The elevator is…
Biotechnology
The Surprising Link Between GMOs and the Chesapeake Bay
The U.S. soy industry benefits when it promotes methods of innovation and sustainability, and the soy checkoff works to identify and address market access issues…
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…
Sustainability
U.S. Farmers See Sustainability as their Livelihood
U.S. soybean farmers see sustainability as much more than a label. These growers know that sustainability is a livelihood and a promise to future generations,…
Sustainability
U.S. Soybean Sustainability Assurance Protocol Demonstrates U.S. Farmers’ Commitment to Sustainability
U.S. Soybean production is based on a national system of sustainability and conservation laws and regulations combined with careful implementation of best production practices by…
Sustainability
U.S. Soybean Farmers Meet End Users’ Needs from Planting to Delivery
U.S. soybean farmers start with a seed and end with an end user. Sustainable farming is a way of life for U.S. growers, who strive…
Cover Crops
Cover Crops Promote Soil Health and Environmental Benefits
U.S. soybean farmers employ various sustainability methods including cover crops. Some cover crop benefits include increasing soil microbes, increasing water infiltration, reducing the amount of…
Buyers
Sharing the U.S. Soy Advantage with North American Soy Customers
The U.S. soy industry recently defined the U.S. Soy Advantage to customers at a buyers’ conference held in Mexico, talking to current and potential purchasers…
Sustainability
Monitoring the Method
Sustainability has many different interpretations, but when it comes down to it, it’s about looking toward the future while meeting the needs of your customers…
Sustainability
How are you Pursuing Sustainability?
HOW ARE YOU PURSUING SUSTAINABILITY ON YOUR FARM? Keith Morton Falkner, Mississippi For many years, we’ve used methods that proved both profitable and beneficial to…
Sustainability
Big Data. Big Difference.
HOW TO TURN FARM DATA INTO MORE SUSTAINABLE SOYBEANS. You’re already collecting lots of data about your farm. Now, it’s time to put it to…
Sustainability
Ahead of the Curve
COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABILITY INCREASES DEMAND FOR U.S. SOY AND PROFITABILITY FOR U.S. SOYBEAN FARMERS. Sustainability may be a word you’re hearing more and more these…
Sustainability
A Sip of Sustainability
Iowa is making conservation and water quality a priority. Like other Midwestern states where a majority of the land is devoted to agriculture, Iowa is…