Powering Animal Nutrition and Partnerships: U.S. Soy at Americas COOPCON25

The Challenge: A Shifting Landscape in Global Animal Production
Latin America and the Caribbean remain essential growth regions for U.S. Soy. Yet, as geopolitical shifts, feed cost volatility, and evolving sustainability expectations reshape the industry, regional leaders face a shared challenge: how to build smarter, more resilient animal nutrition strategies that deliver both performance and long-term value.

That’s why USSEC brought its full force to Cancun this June—hosting the 2025 Americas Agricultural Cooperators Conference (COOPCON25), the organization’s largest event in the region. With more than 130 attendees—including senior executives from animal feed, poultry, swine, and aquaculture companies, U.S. Soy farmers, and allied organizations like the U.S. Grains Council and USDA FAS—the event focused on forging deeper partnerships and providing actionable insights.

The Insight: Consistency, Quality, and Trust Win in Animal Nutrition
Dr. Tom D’Alfonso of USSEC’s animal nutrition team presented a clear message to attendees:

His session emphasized not only the nutritional and economic advantages of U.S. Soy, but also how technical education programs across the region are helping customers unlock full value in use—especially for digestible amino acids and energy. “Our customers consistently tell us they value these educational efforts—not just for knowledge, but to develop young talent and build stronger companies,” D’Alfonso noted.

The Solution: A Regional Approach Rooted in Collaboration
COOPCON25 was more than a technical seminar—it was a multi-cooperator effort to elevate shared goals. The agenda featured sessions on:

Panels brought together voices from U.S. Soy, U.S. Wheat Associates, USA Rice, and the U.S. Grains Council. U.S. farmer leaders shared firsthand how sustainable practices on their operations translate to consistent quality for international buyers. And the Soy Excellence Center Americas showcased its growing impact—particularly in empowering women in agriculture.

USSEC CEO Jim Sutter, Board Chair Janna Fritz, and key grower leaders helped anchor the event with opening and closing remarks that underscored U.S. Soy’s enduring values: trust, quality, and partnership.

The Takeaway: U.S. Soy is a Long-Term Investment
As global markets evolve, one thing remains constant: the measurable value U.S. Soy brings to partners across the Americas. With consistent quality, responsive education, and trusted relationships, U.S. Soy continues to be more than a commodity—it’s a catalyst for progress.
U.S. Soy delivers. Not just in the feed mill—but in every link of the value chain.

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This article is funded in part by the soy checkoff.