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The Power of Feed Conversion Ratios in Aquaculture: Driving Profitability, Performance, and Sustainability
In aquaculture, feed is the engine that drives the entire system. Feed costs can account for up to 70% of total production expenses, making feed efficiency one of the most…
Celebrating Soy: A Global Staple with Endless Possibilities
April marks the celebration of Soy Foods Month, a time to recognize the versatility and nutritional benefits of this incredible ingredient and celebrate the many ways that soy enriches our…
U.S. Soybean Farmers Champion Sustainability in Global Markets
As U.S. Soy’s international export markets face increasing sustainability challenges and food security concerns, U.S. soybean farmers partner closely with the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) to take a proactive…
Soybean Meal Exports Set New Record in 2023/24 Marketing Year
CHESTERFIELD, Mo., Dec. 5 — U.S. Soy remains America’s No. 1 agricultural export, adding $31.2 billion to the U.S. economy in marketing year (MY) 2023/24. While total soy export volumes…
Delicious Soy Foods in Blue Zones Longevity Diets
Learn about the inclusion of soy foods within traditional Blue Zone diets which are linked with a long, healthy lifespan. You’ll find entire restaurants dedicated to tofu in Japan…
To Crush or Not to Crush?
For nations seeking to increase food security, the soy supply chain plays a critical role in delivering affordable protein and energy for food, animal feed and more. As the soy…
From Field to Fin: The Soy-Powered Future of Aquaculture
Morgan Cheatham and Tom D’Alfonso, USSEC Aquaculture accounts for more than 50% of total global seafood production volumes, and aquaculture production volumes are increasing at a rate of 3.3% globally…
USSEC Support Sustainably Nourishes Animals, Businesses, Industries
Soybean meal and other feed ingredients from U.S. Soy deliver consistency and quality to nourish countless chickens, fish, pigs and many others. The additional knowledge and expertise that USSEC offers…
Expanding Horizons: U.S. Soybean Meal's Role in Global Growth
U.S. soybean crushing capacity is growing. In 2023, three crush plants expanded operations and a new plant opened in North Dakota, and plans are underway for 12 new soybean crushing…
USSEC Development Academy Improves Member and Customer Support
USSEC has proven its commitment to industry training and education through efforts like the Soy Excellence Center, the Soybean Oil Masters program, the Soy Food Masters training workshops and more…