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Wisconsin Soybean Farmer Gets Nursery Makeover with a Sustainable Twist

USSOY Staff Writer|Sep 5, 2024

For Tony Mellenthin and his wife, Katie, soybean farming is more than just a livelihood—it’s a legacy. Tony’s family has grown soybeans for three generations…

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A Peek Behind U.S. Soy’s Sustainability Targets: What the Commitments Mean in Reality?

Tom Idle|Aug 21, 2024

Sustainability in agriculture has never been optional. It is a crucial pathway to safeguarding our planet for future generations. By adopting principles and methods that…

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Soy: A Truly Sustainable Alternative to 1,000s of Products?

Tom Idle|May 31, 2024

Soybeans, a humble legume, have spent years quietly sowing the seeds of a revolution that stretches far beyond the dinner table. No longer confined to…

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Bees and soy

Joseph L. Murphy|Feb 22, 2024

Following a recent study that uncovers bees as significant allies in their fields, U.S. soy farmers are abuzz. You aren’t alone if you find it…

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UNITED SOYBEAN BOARD RELEASES 2023 SUSTAINABILITY OVERVIEW REPORT

USB Staff Writer|Jan 17, 2024

New Report Highlights the Partnerships that Power U.S. Soy’s Growing Role as a Sustainable Source for Food, Feed, Fuel and Thousands of Other Products ST.…

On Derek Haigwood's Arkansas farm, he utilizes no till as a sustainability practice.
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Biodiversity and U.S. Soy Farmers’ Commitments in Action

Abby Rinne|Dec 22, 2023

Choosing U.S. Soy supports a comprehensive system of biodiversity efforts. Voluntary programs coupled with legislation create a framework for U.S. farmers to promote biodiversity in…

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U.S. Soy Leads Multistakeholder Coordinated Land Use Calculations That Preserves Farmland and Native and Natural Ecosystems

Jack Cornell|Dec 1, 2023

U.S. Soy is collectively rooted in a commitment to biodiversity conservation. Backed by half a million soybean farmers, these land stewards engage in soil health,…

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New Soybean Yield Record Highlights Sustainable Potential of U.S. Soy

USSEC Staff Writer|Sep 27, 2023

Soybeans have tremendous yield potential. U.S. Soy farmer Alex Harrell proved that when he harvested soybeans averaging nearly 206.8 bushels per acre, or nearly 14.9…

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U.S. Soy Farmers are Conserving and Nurturing the Land for Future Generations

USSEC Staff Writer|Jun 5, 2023

A peer-reviewed study published in the journal Land demonstrates a comparable amount of U.S. cropland moving in and out of production over a 35-year period[1]…

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U.S. Soybean Production Supports Carbon-Neutral Goals

Laura Temple|May 16, 2023

In response to consumer demand, companies of all sizes and across all industries, from local shops to global manufacturers, actively set goals to reduce their…