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Every day, our first priority is finding a way to make continuous improvements in the lives of people worldwide.

U.S. Soy farmers and industry partners are consistently pushing the limits of innovation to discover and deliver solutions to the biggest challenges our world faces – addressing food and energy needs while supporting and replenishing the earth.

By providing people around the world with vital nutrition, creating more and using less, U.S. Soy farmers and industry partners prioritize providing innovative solutions to many of today’s complex challenges, and supporting the progress of the diverse communities U.S. Soy serves at home and abroad.

Thin market, carryover, strengthening basis and arbitrage – the terms can be dizzying for those not directly tied to marketing soybean crops. But what if you step into a role that demands you know those terms and the strategy behind them?
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U.S. Soy, Science Class Team Up for the Future of Sustainable Food Security

Believe it or not, agriculture is a high-tech industry. Genetics, biochemicals, prescription agronomics, precision equipment and many other elements of agriculture rely on innovative science …
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The Newest Sustainable Look in Textiles Might Be U.S. Soy

Everything we choose to wear reflects something about us — personal taste, style, values and more. That holds true for the way we decorate the …
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e2e Molds a Future with Soy

June 2011 One of the many ways manufacturers use soy in their formulations is as a replacement for formaldehyde. Now another company – e2e Materials …
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What does the farm of the future look like?

As a civilization, we have grown crops and managed farmland for thousands of years. And we have gradually become more efficient and proficient in what …
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GroundBreaking: A Story of Innovation Unearths the Soybean's Hidden Potential and the Checkoff's Investments That Help Shape the Future

— From the food that billions of people rely on to the thousands of biobased consumer innovations like fuel that’s helping decarbonize our planet, get …
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Sustainable Wood Display Honors SEALs at LT Michael P. Murphy Museum

The Lt. Michael Murphy Navy SEAL Museum in West Sayville, New York, is a moving tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of Navy SEALs, particularly …
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Improve Energy Efficiency — and Comfort — with U.S. Soy

Crank up the air conditioning. Or the furnace. Open the windows. Or close them. Grab a fan. Or a blanket. These are just a few …
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SoyFoam Offers Safer Choice for Firefighters

Soybeans grown in fields surrounding communities across the U.S. will soon be used to fight fires while protecting the environment from harsh chemicals. SoyFoam TF …
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HempWood® named Coolest Thing Made in Kentucky

There could be no more fitting day than Earth Day, celebrated on April 22, for HempWood® to be named the “2024 Coolest Thing Made in …
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Singer, Actor Donnie Wahlberg Discovers a U.S. Soy Solution – Bioheat® Fuel

When temperatures drop, furnaces get turned up. Most home heating systems around the world rely on some form of fossil fuel, like natural gas, propane, …
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U.S. Soybean Farmers Putting Bioengineering to Work

U.S. soybean farmers use the latest in bioengineering and seed technology to safely increase yields.

Finding Traction in Soy with Goodyear

Goodyear is creating & promoting the versatility of soy products through new opportunities. New on-road applications are here through five of Goodyear’s tire lines. One small step makes a giant impact: switch to soy.

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    Learn how across the nation, U.S. companies are now offering hundreds of biobased products, ranging from cleaning supplies to carpet backing to energy efficient roofing materials, made with ingredients grown right here on American farms.

  • Soy New Uses

    Discover ways the United Soybean Board is working with scientists, innovators and business to implement soy in a various products including adhesives, coatings, lubricants, paper, plastics and other applications.

  • Clean Fuels Alliance America

    Learn about the effort to create a future of clean energy now through technical, environmental, and quality assurance programs at Clean Fuels Alliance America.

  • United Soybean Board

    Learn how U.S. soybean farmers drive innovation and deliver sustainable soy solutions to every life, every day at the United Soybean Board.