Who is U.S. Soy?
Soy is an important commodity. A source of protein, and oil, too. Most commonly an ingredient used in animal feed, salad dressing and thousands of…
Farming is “A Family Affair” for USSEC Chairman
Farming is a family affair on the Haigwood family farm in Jackson County, Arkansas, and Derek Haigwood calls the farmland "his greatest resource." He's not…
Is U.S. Soy Farming Sustainable?
Crop roation, contour farming and water conservation are just a few of the sustainable farming practices the Winsor family uses to help improve the soil…
We Feed the World
Missouri soybean farmer Todd Gibson, who began farming in 1993, notes how technology has changed since that time. He points out how updated equipment and…
Knowing the Land Makes Farmer More Efficient
Ron Moore really knows his farm fields - from what crops thrive where to what tillage practices work best to how significant weed pressure is…
Soy Checkoff Sustainability Investments Pay Off
Soy contributes to countless food, feed and fuel products. From high-protein animal feed and cleaner-burning biodiesel to versatile vegetable oil and soy lecithin, soy delivers…
Soy Sustainability: Using Land Wisely
The fields covering rural America may appear monotonous from the air or highway. But farmers have a much different perspective. “Land is the most permanent…
Healthy Soils and Healthy Businesses: The Dirt on Sustainable Soy
There’s a big difference between soil and dirt. Soil is a living environment. It contains microorganisms, decaying organic matter, earthworms and other insects. When healthy,…
Illinois Soybean Farmer is Proud to Practice “The Ultimate Sustainability”
Ron Moore set out to be an accountant, not a farmer. But he says trading the corporate world for the family farm was “one of…
The U.S. Soy Sustainability Assurance Protocol
You’ve heard the stat before; more than 9 billion people will inhabit the earth by 2050. Farmers must be sustainable in order to meet this…