On Friday March 20, the International Agency on the Review of Cancer (IARC) announced its classification of glyphosate in the 2A category as a probable carcinogen. This conclusion conflicts with the overwhelming consensus by regulatory bodies and science organizations around the world…

IHS Global Insight provides independent technical analysis and consulting in the development of Field to Market metrics and tools. In particular, Field to Market would like to acknowledge Stewart Ramsey, (Senior Principal) and Pon Intarapapong, (Senior Economist) for their work on this report. Field to Market would also like to thank Catherine Campbell, Marker Campbell Consulting, for her significant contributions in working closely with IHS/Global Insight to develop the report.

The United States is a leading world producer of soybeans, growing roughly 80 million metric tons a year on 30 million hectares. As a result of sound science and continued research, U.S. soybean yields per planted hectare have increased 53 percent since 1980…

U.S. soybean production is based on a national system of sustainability and conservation laws and regulations combined with careful implementation of best production practices by the nation’s 279,110 soybean farms. In addition, most U.S. soybean producers participate in certified and audited voluntary sustainability and conservation programs

美国大豆生产基于国家可持续性及保护法律法规体系，以及严格按法律进行生产的 279,110 个大豆农 场的最佳实践。此外，美国大部分的大豆生产者都参与自愿可持续性及保护认证及审核计划。

U.S. SSAP Japaneseアメリカの大豆生産は、サステナビリティと保全に関する米国政府の法規制体系に基づいており、これと 合わせて、全米27万9,110戸の大豆生産者が最適な生産方法を注意深く実践しています。さらに、アメリ カの大豆生産者のほとんどが、サステナビリティと保全を目的とした自主プログラム（認証と監査を受け るもの）に参加しています。

Comparative Assessment of the Round Table on Responsible Soy Standard with the Soybean Sustainability Assurance Protocol Criteria