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Region: Sub-Saharan Africa

Sustainability and Animal Nutrition Go Hand-in-Hand

At their core, farmers are stewards of our land – truly, the original conservationists. Feeding, fueling, and clothing the world, however, poses an ever-evolving challenge. In many instances, the challenge…

Soy to the World

Sharing the bounty of U.S. Soy worldwide U.S. grown soybeans provide high-quality products domestically that have a large impact beyond farm gates. In the states, U.S. Soy can be found…

USSEC's Collaboration with Nigerian Soy Stakeholders Receives a Boost

The South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa (SASSA) region of USSEC organized a full-day, Nigeria: Now conference on September 28, 2022, in collaboration with the World Initiative for Soy in Human…

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…

Nigeria Now: Pursuit of Nutrition Security enabled by Collaboration

Known as “Africa’s boom town,” Lagos, Nigeria, is forecast to become the world’s largest city by 2100.  With a population of 15.3 million people, the city has a remarkable trend of population growth…

May 2021 WASDE: Soybeans are Taking the Lead

The May WASDE highlights a clearer picture of the overall importance of soybean oil as a feedstock to the emerging renewable diesel sector, among other key takeaways. The U.S. Soybean…

Top 8 USSEC Moments of 2020

Six regional directors overlook eight regions. We asked them what stood out? What was noteworthy? What was a disappointment? When people look back on 2020, like many things, they will…

Africa Trade Exchange USDA Credit Guarantee Programs

Philip Shull explains USDA Credit Guarantee Programs and how they facilitate the financing of international trade during USSEC’s Africa Trade Exchange. All domestic and international trade requires financing. Companies often…

5 Keys to the Success of Nigeria’s Growth

John Coumantaros shares his perspective on what’s most important to the development of Nigeria and how investors should approach business. It’s said to be the “last frontier for development” and…

Opportunities for U.S. Soy in Sub-Saharan Africa Livestock Feed

Growth is on the horizon within the livestock and feed industries in Sub-Saharan Africa. Dr. Andrew Muhammad, Professor and Blasingame Chair of Excellence in Agricultural Policy at the University of…