Checkoff offers U.S. farmers opportunity to learn where soybeans go beyond the elevator Many soybeans have been delivered to the elevator, but where will they go next? The soy checkoff invites farmers to find the answer to this question and learn about the impact that U.S. soy’s biggest customers make on farmers’ bottom lines during this year’s See for Yourself program. From now until April 4, all U.S. soybean farmers over the age of 18… Read More

The White House recently announced that the United States will begin the process of normalizing its relations with Cuba. The announcement brings with it significant implications for the agricultural trade sector, and will positively affect soybean producers, the nation’s leading farm export. “Soybean growers are particularly excited about the recent announcement,” said Bret Davis, Ohio Soybean Association (OSA) chairman and soybean farmer from Delaware County who also serves as the American Soybean Association’s vice president. Read More

Envelope, please. As part of an education initiative by the Ohio Soybean Council (OSC), three Ohio teachers received new supplies and materials to improve biotechnology education in their classrooms. OSC supported the Ag Biotech Academy Awards contest which was open to teachers who attended this summer’s Ag Biotech Academy, a two-day professional development event for teachers. The Academy is held at DuPont Pioneer’s soybean facility and offers teachers an opportunity to learn about topics like… Read More

In 2013, the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC), American Soybean Association, United Soybean Board and several state soybean boards launched the U.S. Soybean Sustainability Assurance Protocol (SSAP). This program helps define and document sustainable performance in soybean production for international customers. The protocol covers four key components including sound environmental objectives, social responsibility, promoting economic growth and continuous improvement in technology and cultural practices. The protocol addresses how sustainable performance by U.S. soybean farmers is… Read More

The U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) recently held a two-day Soy Buyers Outlook Conference in Tokyo, Japan. Sponsored in part by the Ohio Soybean Council (OSC) and soybean checkoff, the November event hosted a total of 350 Japanese crushers, feed millers, soy food processors, traders and media. Topics covered included the annual U.S. soy crop quality update, soy health benefit information, market outlooks and soybean meal quality. OSC board member, Jeff Magyar of Ashtabula County,… Read More