Demand
U.S. Soy Advantage Builds Demand, Meets Customer Needs
Shopping around to find the best bang for your buck is a common practice for…
Research
Crop Residue Decisions Impact Soil Life
The American Society of Agronomy highlighted a Louisiana State University AgCenter research project comparing the impact of no-till and prescribed fire as crop residue management…
Innovation
Genes Controlling Mycorrhizal Colonization Discovered in Soybean
University of Illinois research on beneficial soil fungi, mycorrhizal colonization with soybeans, discovered genes that could be used for innovative soybean breeding to improve sustainability…
Innovation
Cyber-physical System Innovation Promises to Boost Yields
Engineers, geneticists, agronomists, system modelers and machine-learning experts at Iowa State University and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln are working on an innovation that promises to…
Innovation
Soybean Breeding for Drought Tolerance – COVID Style
Due to COVID-19, soybean breeding researchers had to weigh, bag, and label seeds for 10,000 plots from their garages, dining room tables, and back porches.…
Innovation
Soy-based Herbicide Wins Student Soybean Innovation Competition
Purdue University students developed a soy-based herbicide to win a soy innovation contest.
Innovation
U.S. Soy Shoes Donated To Frontline Workers
Soy checkoff commends footwear company’s pledge to donate 10,000 pairs of soy-based sandals to health care workers amid COVID-19.
Innovation
Clemson Researchers Closer to Developing Heat-Tolerant Soybeans
Clemson University research reached a milestone in developing heat-tolerant soybeans by identifying genetic markers related to heat stress response.
Aquaculture
U.S. Soy Hosts Digital Aquaculture Conference
The U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) hosted a global digital aquaculture conference discussing how the impact of COVID-19, the coronavirus pandemic, on the industry, emphasizing…
Innovation
Research Aims to Boost Soybean Quality
A multi-state study led by Kansas State University investigated relationships between soybean quality, or protein concentration, and factors including yield, geography and more.
Continuous Improvement
Soy Innovation and Sustainability
The Missouri Soybean Association and Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council share research about genetic diversity in soybeans and the Center for Soy Innovation.
Aquaculture
Global Aquaculture Academy Launches In-pond Raceway System Course
The Global Aquaculture Academy, part of the Global Aquaculture Alliance, launched an in-pond raceway systems online learning course with support from the U.S. Soybean Export…
Innovation
Scientist Takes Bird’s Eye View of Soybean Genetics
A University of Arkansas study funded by the soy checkoff used aerial imaging from drones to identify soybean genetics related to fixing nitrogen to breed…
Aquaculture
Research Investigates Potential for Soy Protein Concentrate in Juvenile Pearl Gentian Grouper Diets
The Global Aquaculture Alliance highlighted research showing that soy protein concentrate can be included in juvenile pearl gentian group diets at levels below 30%.
Cover Crops
Early Soybean Planting Supports Cover Crops
An Illinois agronomist explained the link between planting soybeans early and establishing cover crops at an Illinois Soybean Association event that was summarized in and…
Innovation
Soy Innovation Challenge Seeks to Enhance Soy Value Chain Through Innovation and Technology
In the existing soybean supply chain, U.S. soy farmers are principally price takers without transparent access to market signals originating from end users. Similarly, the…
Innovation
Nanotechnology Innovation Supports Sustainability
Nanotechnology applications in agriculture from Aqua-Yield provide an input delivery system that improves fertilizer, micronutrient and pesticide chemical efficacy. This innovation supports continuous improvement in…