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China Ambassador and U.S. food and ag industry reaffirm shared responsibility and importance of innovation and collaboration at Climate Smart Agriculture Roundtable and U.S. Soy Farm Visit

The U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) hosted the China Ambassador to the U.S. Qin Gang, USDA Acting Deputy Under Secretary Jason Hafemeister, a Chinese delegation from the Ministry of Agriculture…

Soy Connext Session Explored Supply Shifts

The U.S. is uniquely positioned to meet increasing demand for soy resulting from urbanization. By Laura Temple, Communications Consultant, USSEC Global urbanization, the movement of people to urban areas, is…

Expert Highlights Factors Impacting Global Vegetable Oil Complex

By Laura Temple, Communications Consultant, USSEC Inflation, the war in Ukraine and pushes toward clean energy are among the issues influencing the worldwide vegetable oil supply, according to Matt Ammermann…

 Where Geopolitics and Business Intersect

One international expert takes attendees around the world, spotlighting forces at play and what that means for business. Check out our Top 3 take-aways. There’s no denying that the business…

USSEC Highlights Sustainability, Reliability, Quality of U.S. Soy to Global Audience During Soy Connext

New FSA Silver Level Equivalence Designation for U.S. Soy Sustainability Assurance Protocol Sets Tone for Future, Amplifies Value The U.S. Soy Sustainability Assurance Protocol (SSAP) has earned Silver Level Equivalence…

U.S. Farmers Share Insights from the Field During Soy Connext

By Laura Temple, Communications Consultant, USSEC As of mid-August, the United States shows potential to produce another large — perhaps even record-setting — soybean crop in 2022. Mac Marshall, vice…

SEC Americas - Equipping Poultry, Feed Industries for Rapid Modernization in Latin America

Chicken is an essential part of a typical Latin American diet. This popular protein accounts for an astounding 50% of the per capita meat consumption in Latin America. With that…

USSEC Joins FAS Trade Mission to #1 U.S. Soybean Meal Market

The Philippines holds significant potential for U.S. agriculture trade. As the second most populous country in Southeast Asia, its population is expected to top 115 million by 2025. Since MY…

Expanding Education in Nigeria: Opening Doors for U.S. Soy

Nutrition and food security remain chronic and growing concerns plaguing Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country. For instance, more than 70% of Nigeria’s population lives on less than $2 a day…

Asia's Soy Excellence and Protein Summit Looks to the Future

The 2022 Asia Soy Excellence and Protein Summit, presented by USSEC in collaboration with co-organizers, addresses the challenges, opportunities and initiatives to harness, improve and grow the soy industry and…