Sustainability
Ground Work 2022: Rains Delay Indiana Soybean Planting
This spring has continued to be a challenge in our area of the U.S. Midwest. We started planting on May 10, and we successfully planted…
Researchers find improvements in feed efficiency with U.S. Soy
The results are in and the numbers side with soybean meal. Studies conducted by Kansas State University and JBS show soy as having between 105% to…
Ground Work 2022: Soybeans Off to Strong Start in Missouri
At this stage of the growing season, the crops in our area of the U.S. Midwest look really good. So far, we’ve had ample moisture.…
Ground Work 2022: North Carolina Livestock and Crops Growing
While I know that many areas of the U.S. are desperate for the rain to stop, in our area of the Southeast, we are desperate…
Alabama Soybean Farmer, Front-Line Conservationist
I grew up on a farm in south Alabama and left to pursue what I thought was my dream of becoming a veterinarian. But fate…
Ground Work 2022: Illinois Planting Challenged by Rains and Supply Chain Uncertainty
Spring has been wet and cool in our area of Illinois, in the heart of the U.S. Midwest. Rains limited the amount of fieldwork we…
Ground Work 2022: Planting Minnesota Foodbeans in Ideal Conditions
The pattern of regular rainfall that started in late March has continued throughout the spring in our region of Minnesota, in the upper U.S. Midwest.…
Farmers for Soil Health
Farmers are front-line caretakers of the land who work every day to conserve our natural resources. Doing so allows them to remain economically and environmentally…
Sustainable U.S. Soy Helping Meet the Food, Feed and Fuel Demands in the Americas
USSEC recognizes growth in the adoption of Sustainable U.S. Soy (SUSS) label in the Americas region. U.S. Soy farmers are leading the way in implementing…
Sustainability Matters to Buyers, Says U.S. Soy Grower Leader
Iowa farmer and United Soybean Board director Tom Oswald was recently featured on Siouxland News’ Proud to Be a Hometown Farmer series. Oswald spoke about…