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Tunisian Feed Industry’s Quick, Consistent Growth Offers Opportunities for U.S. Soy
Tunisia’s feed industry and poultry market are consistently growing at an average rate of six to seven percent annually. American soybeans imported by Tunisia for local crushing represent by far…
USSEC to Participate in USDA’s FAS Agriculture Trade Mission to China
USSEC will be participating in the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) mission to China that will focus on promoting U.S. agricultural exports to Northeast China…
U.S. Ambassador to Indonesia Praises Soy-Based Tempeh’s Role in U.S. – Indonesia Trade
Robert Blake, U.S. ambassador to Indonesia visited the so-called Indonesian House of Tempeh in Cilendek, Bogor, West Java, on April 29 to learn more about Indonesia’s traditional staple food. The…
USSEC Participates in CME Group Grain and Oilseed Forum in Mexico
USSEC recently participated in CME Group’s Grain and Oilseed Forum in Mexico. USSEC Americas Regional Director Francisco de la Torre and consultant Gerardo Luna traveled to Mexico City from April…
USSEC and WSF Past Chair Bardole Wins Iowa Master Farmer Award
Former USSEC and World Soy Foundation (WSF) Chairman Ray Bardole was recently recognized as a Master Farmer in March. The Iowa Master Farmer Award was founded in 1926 to reward…
USSEC India Participates in VIV India 2014; Holds Soy Trade Meet; Interacts with Key Indian Soy Stakeholders
USSEC continues to build its presence in the Indian soybean market and industry. USSEC International Director – Program Strategy / ASC & India Regional Director Drew Klein, along with USSEC…
Iowa’s Lieutenant Governor Leads Trade Mission to Thailand
Iowa Lieutenant Governor Kim Reynolds traveled to Thailand from April 5-12 to promote the sales of U.S. soybeans and soymeal to that country. The delegation also included Kirk Leeds, CEO…
U.S. Soy’s Sustainability Efforts Celebrate Earth Day, Every Day
Earth Day was celebrated worldwide on April 22. Did you know that U.S. soy’s sustainability efforts allow the industry to celebrate Earth Day every day? U.S. soy farmers have long…
Grower Leaders Participate in U.S. SBM Workshop in South Korea
Two U.S. grower leaders, Indiana Soybean Alliance (ISA) director Don Wyss and United Soybean Board (USB) Domestic Opportunities Target Area Coordinator Jim Schriver, visited South Korea from April 13-19 to…
USSEC North Asia Hosts Indiana QSSB Team in China
USSEC North Asia recently hosted the Indiana Soybean Alliance (ISA)’s China Market Assessment Team. The team visited the Chinese cities of Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou in addition to Hong Kong…