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…
Aquaculture
Exploring Aquaculture’s Relationship with Vietnam Waters
The U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) and the Global Aquaculture Alliance (GAA) recently collaborated on a GAA film exploring aquaculture’s relationship with the Mekong River…
Innovation
Fleets Find Performance and Sustainability Benefits with Biobased Grease
A soy-biobased fifth-wheel grease is lubricating a Midwestern grocer’s fleet of 81 tractor-trailers and equipment in Washington D.C.’s water utility’s fleet, helping them both meet…
High oleic
Taiwan Market Offers Opportunity for U.S. High Oleic Soybeans and Soybean Oil
Innovation is a key component of the U.S. Soy Advantage and, right now, high oleic soybean varieties are one of U.S. Soy’s hottest offerings. High…
Biotechnology
The Future is Now for CRISPR Technology
By now the majority of the farming community has heard of CRISPR, the latest gene editing technology expected to save researchers and farmers time, money…
Gene editing
Genome Editing: An Innovative Tool in the Sustainability Toolbox
U.S. soybean farmers are among the most sustainable in the world, continuously improving production techniques to minimize their impact on natural resources while simultaneously growing…
Sustainability
Multiple Pathways to Profitability
Today’s farm environment requires greater creativity. With slim margins, soybean farmers must look for smart ways to improve profitability. With innovative thinking and a sensible…
Biodiesel
As Food Waste Concerns Rise, Biodiesel Plays Active Role in Reduction
It’s no secret: Americans love fried food. But, what happens to the oil after preparing those foods is part of an ever-growing conversation on reducing…
Innovation
Uses for U.S. Soy
From poultry feed to cosmetics, U.S. soybeans are used for a wide variety of products and foods for both humans and animals throughout the world.…
Precision Agriculture
Sensor-Ing A Change
The agriculture industry has been using sensors in precision agriculture for some time, but researchers at the Iowa Soybean Association (ISA) are pushing the boundaries…
Innovation
U.S. Soy Inside 100 Million Panels of Purebond Plywood
A nature-inspired solution has achieved a major milestone. U.S. soybean farmers gathered alongside Salina cabinetry workers at Crestwood Inc. to celebrate the use of U.S.…
Family farms
Embracing Technology to Boost U.S. Soy Efficiency
U.S. soy growers are committed to producing a safe, sustainable food supply for the world. This video is part of an ongoing series that focuses…
Production
How Ag Technology Attracts International Buyers of U.S. Soy
Executive Summary Understanding ag technology’s significance in the sustainability of U.S. Soy may lead international customers to continue buying our products. On my southern Illinois…
Soy derivatives
U.S. Soy Protein Derivatives Provide Essential Advantages
As the demand for soy protein derivatives continues to increase around the world, new questions are being asked about the feasibility of product sources. Food…
Innovation
Planting Seeds for the Future: Soy Farming Innovation
As soy growers face challenging times, industry leaders are looking to innovation to keep U.S. soybean growers competitive and protect their ability to farm profitably.
Biodiesel
U.S. Biodiesel Output Rises in March, but Falls Below 2018 Levels
Data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration showed that the U.S. produced roughly 534 million liters of biodiesel in March 2019. This was up…
Biodiesel
As Food Waste Concerns Rise, Biodiesel Plays Active Role in Reduction
It’s no secret: Americans love fried food. But, what happens to the oil after preparing those foods is part of an ever-growing conversation on reducing…