Sustainability
U.S. Soy Sustainability Assurance Protocol (SSAP) Secures FEFAC Soy Sourcing Guidelines 2021 Certification
Soy customers and consumers in Europe and around the world have made it clear: sustainable, responsible production matters. U.S. Soy created the Sustainability Assurance Protocol…
Ground Work 2021: Finishing Harvest, Preparing for Next Year in North Dakota
After a summer of drought, the wet fall in our area of the U.S. Northern Plains forced an extended harvest season. We finally finished harvesting…
Ground Work 2021: Protecting Soybean Yield and Quality in Illinois
This season continues to change constantly. In my area along the Mississippi River in the heart of the U.S. Midwest, we’ve had very dry conditions,…
Ground Work 2021: Harvest Finishing Early in New York State
It has been a very wet fall in our area of the U.S. northeast. And, the cooler temperatures and shorter days that come with this…
Ground Work 2021: Defending Soybeans against Kentucky Pests
Though our double-crop soybeans got off to a good start in late June, the month of July was fairly dry. The crops are getting thirsty.…
Sustainable U.S. Soy Takes Off in the Americas Region
Today, many people look to live in a way that helps the environment and works for a better future. Food selection is one of the…
Ground Work 2021: Harvesting Kentucky Double-Crop Soybeans
It’s been a long fall. We continue to be delayed by rains, so we are now about three weeks behind schedule. For the first time…
Ground Work 2021: Promoting Sustainable Practices in Michigan Soybeans
From mid-July through August, we are consistently watching and waiting for rain. Thankfully, we have had very timely rains so far this season in our…
Ground Work 2021: Harvest and Fieldwork Finished in Illinois
I am finished with fieldwork for 2021. Yield-wise, this has been the best overall year in my 40-plus-year farming career. However, it has held plenty…
Don’t Take Our Word for It: #USSOYExchange is the Premier Industry Event
The U.S. Soy Global Trade Exchange & Specialty Grains Conference is the event for anyone in the soy business. As the premier event connecting international…