By Brandelyn Twellman What started as 300 samples o f soybean oil collected from origins around the world has improved the buying experience for crushers and refiners across the globe. Gone are the days of determining value by price and protein alone. The U.S. Soybean Export Council’s Soybean Oil Value Calculator, funded by U.S. soybean farmers and their checkoff, is an innovative tool which enables customers to make decisions based on the nutrient value of… Read More

We’ve all seen the shift. Today’s consumer has a heightened interest about food — where it comes from, who’s producing it and how, and the impact on people, animals and the planet. We’ve also seen the proliferation of misinformation about how food is produced. Throw in a pandemic, supply chain issues, the war in Ukraine, inflation, soaring fuel prices and stores with bare shelves, and consumer curiosity and skepticism about food has quickly turned to… Read More

By Madi Layman, OSC Communication Coordinator Formed in 2019, Gear Head Lube set out to create an innovative and driver-friendly grease for tractor trailer fifth wheel lubrication. Gear Head Lube chose soy for its biodegradable and superior lubrication properties. With the support of the Ohio Soybean Council and Airable Research Lab, Gear Head Lube successfully marketed a product that is user friendly, environmentally friendly and soybean industry friendly. Gear Head Lube developed soy-based dry pads… Read More

Aira ble Research Lab (Airable) was founded November 2019 and has since been focused on developing new products that use soy-based feedstocks to meet industrial and consumer market demands. The lab is funded by the Ohio Soybean Council and several other qualified state soybean checkoff boards. “One of the benefits of having a soy-focused R&D lab is that soybean checkoff dollars are invested in soy-based research and development efficiently and effectively,” said Barry McGraw, Airable… Read More

By Emilie Regula Hancock, OSA Policy & Membership Manager One of the Ohio Soybean Association’s (OSA) top priorities is to support and encourage the increased purchase and use of sustainable biobased products by state agencies. In 2010, the Ohio General Assembly passed Senate Bill 131 which established a biobased product preference program. This legislation created a preferred purchasing program for companies selling bioproducts – products made with soybeans and other renewable resources. Ohio companies lead… Read More