In 2013, the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC), American Soybean Association, United Soybean Board and several state soybean boards launched the U.S. Soybean Sustainability Assurance Protocol (SSAP). This program helps define and document sustainable performance in soybean production for international customers. The protocol covers four key components including sound environmental objectives, social responsibility, promoting economic growth and continuous improvement in technology and cultural practices. The protocol addresses how sustainable performance by U.S. soybean farmers is… Read More

The U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) recently held a two-day Soy Buyers Outlook Conference in Tokyo, Japan. Sponsored in part by the Ohio Soybean Council (OSC) and soybean checkoff, the November event hosted a total of 350 Japanese crushers, feed millers, soy food processors, traders and media. Topics covered included the annual U.S. soy crop quality update, soy health benefit information, market outlooks and soybean meal quality. OSC board member, Jeff Magyar of Ashtabula County,… Read More

Anytime a new product or service creates value for an entire industry, the odds of it succeeding increase exponentially. That’s why high oleic soybeans are so exciting for the Ohio soybean industry – because they impact more people than just farmers. These varieties have benefits that extend to farmers, processors, food companies and industrial markets. Commodity soybean oil lost a significant amount of market share due to trans-fat labeling, but high oleic soybean oil avoids… Read More

Earlier today, Ohio Soybean Association (OSA) President and Putnam County soybean farmer Tommie Price testified during a Nutrient Management Hearing held by the Ohio House Agriculture and Rural Development Committee at Cooper Farms in Van Wert.  Price’s testimony focused on the benefit of having the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) act as the regulatory body for agricultural regulations in Ohio.  A portion of Price’s testimony is as follows: OSA believes the benefit of having ODA act… Read More

The Ohio Soybean Association (OSA) is proud to announce the winners of the 2014 Ohio Soybean Yield and Quality Contest. This is the fifth year for the statewide contest with a total of 45 applicants. There were four different yield categories available and the quality portion of the contest was based on highest percentages of oil and protein. “Congratulations to this year’s Yield and Quality Contest winners,” said Tommie Price, OSA President and soybean farmer… Read More