…That same problem occurs in states like Iowa and Nebraska, once high producers of honey. But in recent decades the agri-industry choice to maximize profit by planting corn and soybean…
Citrus Research Board Hires Dr. Melinda Klein as Chief Research Scientist
…at Cornell University studying zinc transport processes under the advisement of Dr. Leon Kochian. As she possess substantial experience and a wealth of knowledge in lab/greenhouse/field-based projects on maize, soybean,…
Agri View: Foreign Trade
…semi-processed high-value products (eg., wheat, soybeans, and soybean meal). In the other high-value product categories-raw products and processed products-high-income countries remain the largest U.S. markets, followed by the upper middle-income…
Commodity Classic Farmer-Focused Topics & Issues Sessions
…“New Mode of Action in Soybeans” will provide information for better decision-making in weed management and improving the health of soybean fields. “Amplifying Agriculture’s Authentic Voices: Project 155” will…
Agri View: GMO Production
…and non-GM corn and soybeans. (We don’t actually use the term “GM” or “GMO” since all domesticated crops have been genetically modified, but am using the acronym for the sake…
Commodity Classic “Jazzed” to Welcome Agriculture Secretary
…the convention and trade show,” said American Soybean Association President Richard Wilkins. “We are grateful for his leadership and advocacy, and the audience always looks forward to his insights.” Secretary…
Agri View: GMO Foods Ruling
…of oleic acid than conventional soybean oil must be labeled “high oleic soybean oil.” Also, soybean oil containing significant levels of stearidonic acid must be labeled “stearidonate soybean oil” because…
TPP Report on Impacts to Agriculture
…and egg market for the first time. Also, for the first time in any U.S. trade deal, the agreement specifically covers agricultural biotech goods. Over 90% of corn, soybean, and…
2016 Commodity Classic Teams with New Orleans Charities
…Commodity Classic Co-Chair Sam Butler, an Alabama soybean farmer. “This is a great opportunity for America’s farmers to make a positive impact in our host city and show the people…
Agri View: China Relations
…a net exporter of soybeans, but it now accounts for over 60 percent of global soybean imports. The United States supplies more than 40 percent of those soybeans in most…
Agri View: Pork Exports Up
…Funding support was provided by the USDA Market Access Program (MAP) and the Nebraska Soybean Board. One very effective event – a U.S. pork “Washoku Seminar” and blogger lunch –…
Truth Matters to Consumers
…We recently welcomed a group of mommy and food bloggers to our farm and cattle facilities as part of a three-day Kansas Farm Bureau and Kansas Soybean Association tour of…
New Dietary Guidelines Released by USDA and HHS
…and seeds Oils, including those from plants: canola, corn, olive, peanut, safflower, soybean, and sunflower. Oils also are naturally present in nuts, seeds, seafood, olives, and avocados. Further, Americans should…
Commodity Classic Releases Mobile App for 2016 Event
…at commodityclassic.com/app. “This tool is a great feature and will certainly come in handy for those attending Commodity Classic,” said event Co-Chair Sam Butler, a soybean grower from Alabama. “With…