PoreShield is a new soy-based concrete sealant that is protecting roadways in the U.S. while also supporting demand for soybeans.
Research showed this work on the Mississippi River would save 13 cents per bushel of freight while increasing the load by 500,000 bushels per ocean vessel.
This May, during Mental Health Month, ASA is launching a proactive communications campaign to combat #FarmStress and offer #SoyHelp.
The National Pork Producers Council asked Agriculture Secretary Perdue to restrict imports of soy products for animal feeds from all ASF-positive countries.
A new study commissioned by the United Soybean Board reveals the lack of access to broadband in rural areas takes a significant toll on American farmers.
The National Pork Board, United Soybean Board, and National Corn Growers Association announce the signing of a MOU on a sustainability research platform.
Soybean oil can be part of a heart healthy diet. Thanks to a petition for a qualified health claim just authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Association (FDA), soybean oil — and products containing soybean oil — can use a heart-health claim on packaging, menus, and more. The claim is similar to those associated with canola […]
Sustainability. That “s” word that often makes us cringe in the industry, because it’s a mission statement every farm must follow — if a practice isn’t profitable, and doesn’t maintain land and resources for the next generation, then it can’t be sustainable. “We believe that nothing is sustainable that’s not profitable,” said John Motter, United […]
U.S. soybean farmers are now seeing their products come full circle as new soy-based products hit the market in 2016. For example, Bridgestone tires, RAPTOR tractor belts, and John Deere tractors now have components made with U.S. soybeans. “The inclusion of U.S. soy in more products is a success all farmers can be proud of,” […]
When commodity prices get tough, the United Soybean Board advises growers to focus on the value behind the product. We spoke to Jared Hagert, a soybean farmer and USB chair at the National Association of Farm Broadcasting’s annual convention earlier this month and he filled us in on how soy checkoff is encouraging farmers to […]