Sustainability

Soy Checkoff Releases 2021 Sustainability Overview Report

Paul Murphy-Spooner|Apr 11, 2022

Summary highlights how U.S. soybean farmers’ commitment to continuous improvement strengthens land conservation, preservation of water and other natural resources vital to sustainable production of…

Ground Work

Factors Driving 2022 U.S. Planting Decisions

Mac Marshall|Mar 25, 2022

U.S. farmers are receiving a variety of market signals as the 2022 planting season approaches. The combination of strong crop prices and high input costs…

Sustainability

Planning Leads to Sustainable Improvements on U.S. Soy Farms

U.S. Soybean Export Council|Mar 16, 2022

U.S. soybean farmers are leading the way in conservation – the vast majority of soybean farmers participate in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Program,…

Sustainability

Precision Ag Supports Sustainable Soybean Production

U.S. Soybean Export Council|Mar 10, 2022

U.S. soybean farmers are investing in proven technology and targeted innovations that elevate yield, reduce costs and ensure sustainable production. With Global Positioning Systems (GPS)…

Sustainability

U.S. Soy Continues to Make Strides in Sustainable Solutions

Jack Cornell|Mar 7, 2022

U.S. soybean farmers are making strides in sustainability every day as they grow and develop sustainable soy-based solutions to address some of today’s biggest societal…

Sustainability

Prioritizing Sustainability, Innovation and Nutrition: U.S. Women Farmers Talk Commitment to U.S. Soy

Linda Funk|Mar 7, 2022

In recognition of International Women’s Day on March 8 and U.S. National Agriculture Day on March 22, the U.S. Soy industry showcases two U.S. women farmers…

Sustainability

Sustainability in Agribusiness: Power in Partnership

Brandelyn Twellman|Feb 27, 2022

Sustainability rises among agribusiness trends. The U.S. Soybean Export Council enables companies to advance these initiatives. For generations, farmers have prioritized sustainability. What’s new: the…

Innovation

Pollinators Matter to U.S Soybean Farmers

U.S. Soybean Export Council|Feb 23, 2022

U.S. Soy farmers understand the economic and ecological importance of pollinators. Without them, agriculture would collapse. Around 75% of agricultural crops we grow – including…

Sustainability

U.S. Soybean Farmers Make Production Decisions to Protect Water Quality

USSEC Staff Writer|Feb 16, 2022

Water is a vital part of any agricultural production system, and proper management is essential to conserve its use and control its movement. [embeddoc url="https://ussoyorg.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/US-Soy-Fact-Sheet-Sustainability-Crop-Protection-1.pdf"]

Sustainability

Crop Protection Plans Keep U.S. Soybeans Sustainable

USSEC Staff Writer|Feb 9, 2022

U.S. soybean farmers manage the challenges presented by weeds, insects and diseases with experience, knowledge and approved technology. To avoid yield loss and, ultimately, loss…