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Soy Products are Plentiful

Dan Soybeans, This Land of Ours

Soybeans are used for much more than just food and fuel. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Synthetic grass made from U.S. soybeans is just one of many different soy-based products supported through soy checkoff-funded research. United Soybean Board Director and Indiana farmer Tom Griffiths says there are more than 1,000 products with soy available on the market. …

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Soy Sustainability Protocol Reaches 100-Million Metric Tons of Exports

Dan Exports/Imports, Soybeans

The U.S. Soybean Export Council, United Soybean Board, and the American Soybean Association are happy to announce a new milestone for U.S. soy exports. More than 100 million metric tons of U.S. Soy Sustainability Assurance Protocol (SSAP) verified soy has been exported internationally over the seven years since the program launched in 2014. With the growing demand for sustainable soy …

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New Motor Oil Made with High Oleic Soybean Oil Now Available

Dan Industry News Release, Soybeans

(NAFB) — America’s drivers have a new choice that unites performance and sustainability at a competitive cost, according to the United Soybean Board. Biosynthetic® Technologies’ biobased synthetic motor oil, using high oleic soybean oil from U.S. soybeans, is now on commercial shelves. USB Director Mike Korth, a Nebraska Farmer, says, “Soy-based motor oil is another great opportunity to drive demand …

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Perdue Announces Soybean Board Appointments

Dan Industry News Release, Soybeans

Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue today announced the appointment of 19 members and 3 alternate members to serve on the United Soybean Board. The producers appointed to serve three year terms include: Annie Dee, Aliceville, Ala. Robert Stobaugh, Atkins, Ark. Gary Berg, Saint Elmo, Ill. Tom Griffiths, Kendallville, Ind. Thomas E. Oswald, Cleghorn, Iowa Larry K. Marek, Riverside, Iowa Dennis Gruenbacher, …

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USDA Seeks Nominees for the United Soybean Board by May 19th

Dan Industry News Release, Soybeans

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is seeking nominations for positions on the United Soybean Board. Vacancies for producer member positions will occur in Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, and Texas.  There are alternate vacancies in Alabama, South Carolina, and Texas. Any …