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Doing Much More with Less

Here’s the situation: we have less land to grow food, and more people in need of reliable protein. And, with concerns over our global climate, we also must use fewer resources.

While that may seem like a tall order, it is precisely the kind of complex challenge best suited for U.S. Soy farmers and industry partners. U.S. soybean growers have long embraced farming innovations that create more sustainable and functional crops and replenish the earth where those crops are grown.

And, because we already know what it means to be good stewards of the land, U.S. Soy farmers also provide greater access to information about where food comes from and how it was grown.

That is doing so much more and using less. That means a better tomorrow for us all.

U.S. Soy farmers play an important role in supporting food security, reliably delivering high-quality food and feed to help nourish people around the globe.
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Wisconsin Soybean Farmer Gets Nursery Makeover with a Sustainable Twist

For Tony Mellenthin and his wife, Katie, soybean farming is more than just a livelihood—it’s a legacy. Tony’s family has grown soybeans for three generations …
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A Peek Behind U.S. Soy’s Sustainability Targets: What the Commitments Mean in Reality?

Sustainability in agriculture has never been optional. It is a crucial pathway to safeguarding our planet for future generations. By adopting principles and methods that …
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What is Climate Smart Agriculture – and Why Should Your Business Care?

In the shadow of an escalating climate crisis, U.S. soy producers – like all farmers – are at the vanguard of a critical movement. Many …
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Soy: A Truly Sustainable Alternative to 1,000s of Products?

Soybeans, a humble legume, have spent years quietly sowing the seeds of a revolution that stretches far beyond the dinner table. No longer confined to …
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Bees and soy

Following a recent study that uncovers bees as significant allies in their fields, U.S. soy farmers are abuzz. You aren’t alone if you find it …
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UNITED SOYBEAN BOARD RELEASES 2023 SUSTAINABILITY OVERVIEW REPORT

New Report Highlights the Partnerships that Power U.S. Soy’s Growing Role as a Sustainable Source for Food, Feed, Fuel and Thousands of Other Products ST. …
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On Derek Haigwood's Arkansas farm, he utilizes no till as a sustainability practice.

Biodiversity and U.S. Soy Farmers’ Commitments in Action

Many people weigh various factors beyond just the immediate cost when purchasing food and other products. Increasingly, they also take into account the long-term impact …
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U.S. Soy Leads Multistakeholder Coordinated Land Use Calculations That Preserves Farmland and Native and Natural Ecosystems

U.S. Soy is collectively rooted in a commitment to biodiversity conservation. Backed by half a million soybean farmers, these land stewards engage in soil health, …
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New Soybean Yield Record Highlights Sustainable Potential of U.S. Soy

Soybeans have tremendous yield potential. U.S. Soy farmer Alex Harrell proved that when he harvested soybeans averaging nearly 206.8 bushels per acre, or nearly 14.9 …
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U.S. Soy Farmers are Conserving and Nurturing the Land for Future Generations

U.S. Soy farmers are passionate about their land and committed to preserving it for future generations. They understand the significance of maintaining its health to …
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A Lesson in Building the Soil and Restoring Our Earth

Two farmers invite you to see their farms and how they work with Mother Nature in a climate-smart, nature+ way to grow a nutrient-dense protein source available in a variety of forms.

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