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Innovation

Clemson Researchers Closer to Developing Heat-Tolerant Soybeans

USSEC Staff Writer|Jul 1, 2020

Clemson University research reached a milestone in developing heat-tolerant soybeans by identifying genetic markers related to heat stress response.

Innovation

Research Aims to Boost Soybean Quality

USSEC Staff Writer|Jun 24, 2020

A multi-state study led by Kansas State University investigated relationships between soybean quality, or protein concentration, and factors including yield, geography and more.

Innovation

Scientist Takes Bird’s Eye View of Soybean Genetics

University of Arkansas|Jun 10, 2020

A University of Arkansas study funded by the soy checkoff used aerial imaging from drones to identify soybean genetics related to fixing nitrogen to breed…

Innovation

New USB-FFAR Partnership Boosts Protein in Soybeans

USB Staff Writer|Feb 7, 2020

A $3.2 million investment between the United Soybean Board and the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research is enhancing the U.S. soy industry’s competitive advantage,…

Innovation

Weather Reinforces Value of Genetics and Technology

USSEC Staff Writer|Jan 25, 2020

For U.S. farmers, 2019 was filled with challenging growing conditions. But despite heavy rains, floods, late planting and early winter storms, the U.S. soybean and…

Innovation

Plant Engineering Research Breakthrough Could Boost Productivity

USSEC Staff Writer|Dec 22, 2019

Photosynthesis research from the University of Illinois and U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service has been gaining global attention. The work of Realizing Increased…

Ground Work

Sustainability & Soybean Farming

USB Staff Writer|Oct 22, 2019

United Soybean Board (USB) chairman and Kentucky farmer Keith Tapp says that for U.S. soy farmers, sustainability means looking at new techniques, new uses, and…

Innovation

The Benefits of Biotech

American Soybean Association|Oct 5, 2019

United Soybean Board (USB) Director Keith Kemp discusses producing more with less using biotechnology. Biotechnology allows U.S. Soy farmers to reduce the amount of water…

Yield

Statistics Canada Sees Lower Canadian Oilseed Output

Rob Hatchett|Sep 20, 2019

Statistics Canada released updated 2019 Canadian crop production estimates on Wednesday, August 28. In the release, the agency saw lower than expected soybean and canola…

Yield

Annual Crop Tour Finds Fewer Soybean Pods, Variable Conditions

Rob Hatchett|Sep 10, 2019

Crop scouts from around the world set out on an annual tour the third week of August to gauge the potential of the 2019 U.S.…