North Dakota Soy Farmer Says Relationship Building is Key to Philippine Customers’ Loyalty
North Dakota farmer Dan Spiekermeier discusses his March 2019 visit to an aquaculture farm in the Philippines, where they use 100 percent U.S. Soy. Spiekermeier…
Filipino Customers Prefer U.S. Soy, Says Michigan Farmer
Michigan farmer Laurie Isley was excited to see how U.S. Soy was being used in the Philippines during her March 2019 visit. In this video,…
China Gives Greenlight to Genetically Modified U.S. Soybean Varieties
According to an announcement made on China’s agriculture ministry’s website, five new varieties of genetically modified (GM) seeds have been approved for shipment to China…
U.S. Soybean Farm Tours Highlight Sustainability for Trade Mission
Sustainability is more than a buzzword for the U.S. Soy industry. This story is part of an ongoing series that focuses on the demand for…
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…
New Soybean CEO Emphasizes Importance of Meeting International Customer Needs
Approaching her six-month anniversary as CEO of the United Soybean Board (USB), Polly Ruhland says U.S. soybean farmers will maintain their competitive advantage by focusing…
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.…
USDA Trade Policy Coordinator Emphasizes the Importance of Trade to the World Economy
In August 2017, Jason Hafemeister was acting deputy director for trade and foreign affairs with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). After meeting with international…
Mexican Feed Industry Demands U.S. Soy
With growing livestock and poultry production in Mexico, the feed industry is demanding U.S. ingredients, including soybeans and soybean meal. South Dakota soybean farmers heard…
JASON HAFEMEISTER, Acting Deputy Undersecretary for Trade & Affairs at U.S. Department of Agriculture
Trade is critical to U.S agriculture. Jason Hafemeister says it is important for the U.S. to be a reliable supplier of a reliable, consistent crop…