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Global Diversification Key for Soybean Industry

Published Yesterday

The new chairman of the U.S. Soybean Export Council says expanding global markets and diversifying demand will remain top priorities for the soybean industry. Claremont, South Dakota farmer Mike McCranie says the industry has been working for several years to…

Monte Peterson Earns ASA Distinguished Leadership Award

Published February 24, 2026

A Valley City, North Dakota farmer is the latest recipient of the American Soybean Association Distinguished Leadership Award. Monte Peterson served on the ASA board from 2014 to 2023, where he served as the chair of the Trade Policy and…

USSEC Adds Wanke

Published November 26, 2025

The U.S. Soybean Export Council has named Randy Wanke as an industry affairs manager. Wanke spent seven years with Corteva AgriScience as an industry relations lead.

Chinese Ambassador Blames U.S. Protectionism for Trade War

Published August 24, 2025

The Chinese ambassador to the United States is warning that U.S. protectionism is hurting American farmers. In a speech to members of the U.S. Soybean Export Council in Washington, D.C., Xie Feng said U.S. farmers should not be made to…

USSEC Drives Aquaculture Growth Worldwide

Published January 20, 2024

According to United Soybean Export Council Director of Animal Utilization and Aquaculture Tom D’Alfonso, the U.S. soybean industry is delivering a high-quality product to the global market. "That nutrient bundle is really ideal for animal utilization including aquaculture," said D'Alfonso. "We're…

Smaller South American Soybean Production Brings Demand to U.S.

Published March 13, 2022

South America’s soybean production outlook is shifting, due to dry conditions. U.S. Soybean Export Council CEO Jim Sutter says 10 and 20 percent of the crop soybean crop has been lost. "That situation is shifting demand back, counter-seasonally to the…

Exploring New Soybean Market Opportunities

Published January 3, 2022

China remains the top buyer of U.S. soybeans, but the U.S. Soybean Export Council continues to explore new markets. According to board member and Kansas soybean farmer Lance Rezac, India is starting to allow imports of GMO soybean meal. "India's…

What Global Protein Demand Growth Means for U.S. Soybeans

Published March 5, 2021

The U.S. Soybean Export Council is forecasting global protein demand growth in the next 10 years. United Soybean Board Vice President of Market Intelligence Mac Marshall says that’s an opportunity for U.S. soybeans. "China is a critical market and that's…

USDA and USTR Appoint Ag Trade Advisors

Published January 14, 2021

CropLife America CEO Chris Novak, U.S. Soybean Export Council CEO Jim Sutter and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association CEO Collin Woodall are just three agriculture industry leaders appointed to serve on the next Agricultural Policy Advisory Committee. USDA and the Office…

Cargill Executive Expects an Exciting Year for Soybeans

Published January 6, 2021

In an interview with U.S. Soybean Export Council CEO Jim Sutter, Cargill’s Ag Supply Chain Division Head Joe Stone said he expects an exciting 2021 for soybeans. "I don't think we've hit the top for market prices yet, because of…

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Global Diversification Key for Soybean Industry

Monte Peterson Earns ASA Distinguished Leadership Award

USSEC Adds Wanke

Chinese Ambassador Blames U.S. Protectionism for Trade War

USSEC Drives Aquaculture Growth Worldwide

Smaller South American Soybean Production Brings Demand to U.S.

Exploring New Soybean Market Opportunities

What Global Protein Demand Growth Means for U.S. Soybeans

USDA and USTR Appoint Ag Trade Advisors

Cargill Executive Expects an Exciting Year for Soybeans

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