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Forecast for 2023/24 U.S. Soy Supply Tightens as USDA Lowers Acreage

Traders were surprised Friday when the U.S. Department of Agriculture shifted soybean acres down to 83.5 million. One market analyst explains what happened and what buyers need to be doing…

Face Time Matters

Level up your sales and marketing by taking the time to meet customers face-to-face. Soy Connext offers the perfect opportunity. How do you cut through the clutter to connect with…

Sustainable Soy Foods Align With Consumer Values

Food constitutes a significant part of sustainability concerns. With the  U.S. Soy Sustainability Assurance Protocol (SSAP) and the commitment of U.S. soybean growers, soy foods are likely to stay ahead…

Soy Excellence Center and ITF Collaborate to Support the Protein Needs of a Rising Nigeria 

Fostering Capacity Building and Workforce Training Targeted at Protein Professionals and Enterprises [Lagos, Nigeria; 21 June 2023] - The Soy Excellence Center(SEC), a U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) initiative, is…

Japan’s 7-Eleven Stores Introduce Convenient, Sustainable Soy Snacking

Japanese consumers can now enjoy individually packaged tofu bars carrying the soy checkoff’s Sustainable U.S. Soy logo from some of their nearby convenience stores. Seven & I Group, including 7i…

One-on-One Meetings Strengthen Soy Food Buyer and Supplier Relationships in Asia

Soy is an integral part of Asian cultural and culinary heritage. The U.S. Soy industry works to deliver high-quality, sustainable, affordable soybeans to meet current and growing future demand for…

U.S. Soy and Cropland

U.S. Soy farmers are passionate about their land and committed to preserving it for future generations. They understand the significance of maintaining its health to sustain crop growth that helps nourish…

Soy Foods in the Sweet Spot

Current consumer attitudes about healthful eating have the potential to transform bakeries, confections, sweet snacks, and new beverage product categories. A shift away from sugary foods, coupled with the quest…

Ag Supply Chain Updates Offer Market Perspective and Direction for Southeast Asia

By the middle of the marketing year, global commodity prices can fluctuate widely in response to weather events. Buyers look well into the future to ensure their soy and grain…

Farmers Rebuild Global Soy Supplies, Record Production Forecast

Researchers at the U.S. Department of Agriculture project global oilseed production to grow almost 7% in 2023/24, according to its just released WASDE report. USSEC’s Jim Sutter and Virginia Tech’s…