Comparing Soybean Meal Processing Conditions
Animal nutritionists consider four common processing indicators to evaluate quality of soybean meal: reactive lysine to total lysine ratio (RLys/Lys); trypsin inhibitor activity (TIA); KOH…
Processing Condition Indicator (PCI)
The methods and conditions under which soybean meal is processed can greatly impact the nutritional quality of its protein. To a lesser degree, carbohydrate and…
Comparing Whole Soybean Physical Factors: Soybean Moisture
Moisture has implications for nutrients in soybeans and the quality of the soybean meal. Soybeans with lower moisture mean buyers get more nutrients and less…
Comparing Whole Soybean Physical Factors: Soybean Damage
Nutritionists are concerned that damage to soybeans can impact protein quality and the digestibility of amino acids, reducing the value of soybean meal in the…
Sub-Saharan Africa Emerging as a Valuable Market for U.S. Soy
The U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) invests heavily to evolve emerging markets for U.S. soybeans and soy products. Emerging markets are identified by factors like…
Soyfoods Help Worldwide Consumers Pursue Their Fitness Goals
The U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) offers frequent updates on topics that have the potential for increasing global demands for U.S.-grown soy. These reports help keep…
Details Make the Difference: New Approach to Soybean Meal Looks at Bigger Picture
A new approach to considering the true value of soybean meal takes into account all quality indicators that feed buyers should consider, including crude protein,…
Soybean Farmers Benefit from Nobel Prize-Winning Research
Last week, the 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to Emmanuelle Charpentier (Max Planck Unit for the Science of Pathogens, Berlin, Germany) and Jennifer A. Doudna (University of…
Research Enhances Understanding of the Nutritional and Economic Differences in Soybean Meal from Different Origins
Meta-analysis compares commercial soybean meals produced from different countries, informing the U.S. soybean meal quality advantage and economic benefits. ST. LOUIS (July 6, 2020) –…
Research Aims to Boost Soybean Quality
A multi-state study led by Kansas State University investigated relationships between soybean quality, or protein concentration, and factors including yield, geography and more.