sustainability
U.S. Soy offers Solutions for Sustainable Aquaculture
The raising of fish and seafood, known as aquaculture, has been a way of food production for generations. Now a growing global population is putting…
Feeding Sustainable Animal Protein Growth
When feeding their animals, hog, poultry and aquaculture producers need a feed ingredient that includes energy and nutrition to fuel efficient growth in livestock and…
Ground Work 2022: Finishing 2022 and Preparing for the 2023 Illinois Soybean Crop
Every season has its challenges, and 2022 brought many to our area of Illinois in the heart of the U.S. Midwest. Despite challenges and setbacks,…
Ground Work 2022: Continuously Improving Sustainability of Michigan Soybeans
Dry weather this fall allowed for an efficient harvest season in our area of Michigan, in the eastern U.S. Midwest. After getting soybean harvest underway…
Ground Work 2022: Soybeans Deliver Excellent Yields in Drought-Stricken North Carolina
I started harvesting a beautiful crop of soybeans on October 27. Despite growing during the driest year I’ve experienced during my 35-year farming career, this…
U.S. Soy in the Americas: Partners Across the Region Join to Celebrate Growing Trade and Shared Values
The 2022 Americas U.S. Agricultural Cooperators Conference, held in Lima, Peru, on September 7-8, marked another successful year for the United States Soybean Export Council…
Ground Work 2022: Michigan Soybean Harvest Underway
We started harvesting our soybeans on October 4. Late-season rain in our area of Michigan, in the eastern U.S. Midwest, caused the soybeans to take…
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…
USSEC’s Programs Expose Global Customers to the Benefits of Soybean Oil from U.S. Soy
Tasty food requires oil. From frying and sautéing to baking and mixing sauces, oil plays a critical role in countless recipes. Soybean oil is one…
Ground Work 2022: Timely Rain Boosts Michigan Soybean Yield Potential
In early August, we finally got a good, timely rain in our area of Michigan, in the eastern U.S. Midwest. That was ideal timing for…