Water
U.S. Soy Farmers Strive to Reduce Water Use
Innovations in irrigation techniques help U.S. Soy growers to use less water. This story from Mississippi State University Extension Service highlights how the Row-crop Irrigation…
Water
Tiling is Important to U.S. Soybean Farmers’ Water Management Plan
All farmers know that rain is a good thing – in moderation. But what do we do when it rains too much? Many of us…
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
Sustainable U.S. Farming Practices by the Numbers
Conservation and sustainable farming practices are practically as old as U.S. agriculture itself. Sustainability is, by its very definition, integral to the farmers who care…
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…
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…