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…
Beyond Food: At Home with Sustainable Soy
The use of bio-based products, including soy-based products, has grown rapidly in the last few years, thanks to their reputation for being a more cost-effective,…
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]…
Beyond Food: Enhancing your home with sustainable soy alternatives
You may be surprised to learn that, not only does soy taste good, it also shows up in many of your favorite home goods such…
Beyond Food:How Soy-Derived Cosmetics Enhance and Protect Your Skin
For decades, cosmetic products have been produced with artificial ingredients which can leave harsh, toxic chemicals on the skin. The current global climate crisis and…
Soybean Oil: A Choice for Heart-Healthy Eating
If you’ve bought vegetable oil at the grocery store, there’s a chance it could be soybean oil. Most soybean oil sold in grocery stores is…
U.S. Soy Drives Aquaculture Progress
A familiar proverb says that if you give people fish, they will soon be hungry again, but if you teach people to fish, they will…
Ground Work 2022: Preparing for a Delayed Illinois Harvest
A late spring was followed by a dry summer in our area of Illinois in the heart of the U.S. Midwest. Those conditions have led…
Ground Work 2022: Planting Double-Crop Soybeans in Illinois
After a late spring, we finished planting our crops at the beginning of June. But now it is dry, and our crops really need a…
BEAUTIFULLY SUSTAINABLE: THE BENEFITS OF USING SOY IN HEALTH AND BEAUTY PRODUCTS
Soy is a natural, sustainable alternative to harsh chemicals in health and beauty products. Not only can creating soy-based products improve product performance through the isoflavones found…