Biodiesel Drives Demand for U.S. Soybean Oil
The use of biodiesel, a U.S. soy innovation, is on the rise. Over the last decade, biodiesel demand for soybean oil increased by 300 percent.…
Biodiesel Demand for U.S. Soybean Oil Boosted Numbers Over Last Decade
Increasing markets and building more demand for soybeans is top of mind for many soybean growers throughout the United States. One market that may have…
Filipino Buyer Touts Sustainable, Long-Term Relationship with U.S. Soy
Filipino buyer Edwin Mapanao, VP of the Philippine National Association of Feed Millers, Inc., took part in a U.S. mission to tour soy farms, export…
Conservation Acclamation
Scherder family named recipients of Missouri Leopold Conservation Award by Missouri Farmers Care. It may not be as famous for floating as Missouri’s Current River.…
Worm Pheromones Protect Major Crops
Protecting crops from pests and pathogens without using toxic pesticides has been a longtime goal of farmers. Researchers at Boyce Thompson Institute have found that…
Is Precision Broiler Breeder Feeding on the Horizon?
As geneticists continue to develop more efficient animals for protein production, nutritionists seek to find more precise ways to feed them. A sustainable production system…
The House That U.S. Soy Built: Soy-based Products are on the Leading Edge of Sustainable Housing
From soy-based foam vehicle cushions to daily skin moisturizers, soy is no stranger to the average home thanks to sustainable innovation. Researchers and innovators from…
Missouri Town Celebrates Soybeans at Annual Festival
Every year, the tiny northwest Missouri town of Norborne celebrates soybeans during its annual Soybean Festival, held in early August. Norborne is the self-proclaimed Soybean…
Southern Soybean Breeders Meet to Compare Notes, Collaborate
United Soybean Board (USB) vice president for sustainability strategy Tim Venverloh recently attended the annual Southern Soybean Breeders Tour to learn more about the research…
The Modern Family Farm
The latest census of agriculture results show notable changes on the family farm, from more operators and more female operators to increased reliance on technology.…