Biodiversity and U.S. Soy Farmers’ Commitments in Action
Choosing U.S. Soy supports a comprehensive system of biodiversity efforts. Voluntary programs coupled with legislation create a framework for U.S. farmers to promote biodiversity in…
U.S. Soy Farmers are Conserving and Nurturing the Land for Future Generations
A peer-reviewed study published in the journal Land demonstrates a comparable amount of U.S. cropland moving in and out of production over a 35-year period[1]…
Ground Work 2022: Weather Adjusts Michigan Planting
Farmers rely on the weather, but we also must adjust to what the weather allows. We’ve had to do quite a bit of adapting based…
USSEC CEO Emphasizes Importance of Sustainability During Keynote Address at the International Grains Conference
USSEC CEO Jim Sutter shared with virtual attendees why sustainability is fundamental for U.S. Soy farmers to maintain and meet the needs for a growing…
How Conservation Can Ready Soils for Planting After Tough Weather
Conservation tillage systems can provide solutions for challenging soil and field conditions created by tough weather in 2019, according to an article from Ag Professional.
2020 Ground Work: Planting Soybeans in Illinois
Illinois soybean farmer Elliott Uphoff shares a 2020 Ground Work update about planting soybeans and controlling weeds on his farm, as well as the economics…
USDA’s ERS Releases “Agriculture Resources and Environmental Indicators 2019” Report
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Economic Research Service (ERS) released its Agriculture Resources and Environmental Indicators, 2019 report on May 7. The report describes trends…
U.S. Soy Farmers: Pillars of Sustainability
Water, soil, air, and habitat are important to consumers. They've always been important to U.S. Soy farmers as well. This infographic highlights what U.S. growers…