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.…
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…
U.S. Soy Farmers Prioritize Water Conservation
When it comes to sustainable farming practices, there’s no “one size fits all” solution. What works for one farm might not be a fit for…
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…
10 Facts about U.S. Sustainable Agriculture
The United States has been practicing conservation and sustainability long before they became the issues they are today. Here are 10 facts about U.S. sustainable…
Sustainable Spraying
It has been a pretty uneventful summer for our soybeans. We had a late start planting with cool, wet weather, but got heat and sunshine…
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…
Farmer Practices Protect Community Water
Water is on my mind constantly. I think about the streams and creeks that run through my community and carry water to our lakes and…
Taking Water Management to the Fields: How We Manage our Greatest Resource
The sun is blazing. Sweat is rolling down your back. Your hair is sticking uncomfortably to your neck. So what do you do? Why, reach…
U.S. Soy Takes Note of CRISPR Technology
The U.S. Soy industry works to make farmers aware of technologies that help promote sustainability and innovation. Likewise, the soy checkoff invests in technological advances…