Articles tagged under: United Soybean Board
USB Invests in New Research and Promotion Projects
Published July 30, 2020
The United Soybean Board has approved its plan-of-action for 2021 and beyond. A total of 176 projects were funded by the soybean checkoff. Target areas include the development of soybean oil as an alternative to petroleum-based products. USB is also…Optimism Remains for Phase One Deal with China
Published July 19, 2020
Optimism remains for the U.S. and China phase one trade deal. "China's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs recently updated their expectations for China's soybean imports in the 2019 and 2020 marketing year by three million metric tons. I look…Soy-Based Sandals Donated During COVID-19
Published June 26, 2020
A Georgia-based shoe company, Okabashi, will be donating up to 10,000 pairs of soy-based sandals to health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 5,000 pairs have been donated so far. "Soybean oil is a very special product," said…Soy Checkoff Continues to Build Demand Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
Published April 24, 2020
The food supply chain is critical during the coronavirus pandemic. Pork producers are being challenged. "We're doing economic analysis on the impact right now," said Polly Ruhland, CEO, United Soybean Board. "Tyson announced they are going to close a plant…Soybean-Based Motor Oil Being Promoted
Published November 22, 2019
A new motor oil made with high oleic soybean oil is now available on Amazon. The product from Biosynthetic Technologies is derived from soybeans raised by U.S. farmers and has been tested by multiple Washington, D.C. region fleets. The United…USB Appointments Announced
Published November 19, 2019
Forty-three individuals have been appointed to the United Soybean Board. For North Dakota, Pisek farmer Darren Kadlec was re-appointed for another three-year term. Matt Gast of Valley City and Ryan Richard of Horace are newly appointed to USB. Bill Zurn…Bridging the Gap Between Farmers and Consumers
Published September 19, 2019
From the view of United Soybean Board CEO Polly Ruhland, innovation, sustainability and bridging the gap between farmers and consumers are all important to the future of agriculture. "Like all people, consumers are interested their own lives and what they…USB is Working to Diversify the Soybean Portfolio
Published July 19, 2019
U.S. soybean farmers are facing multiple headwinds, including weather and trade difficulties. With these unique times, opportunities arise that might not otherwise arise. That was United Soybean Board CEO Polly Ruhland’s message to over 200 farmer directors, staff and guests…“Wet” Continues to be a Reoccurring Theme for Soybean Farmers
Published July 18, 2019
Weather was a popular talking point among those gathered in Fargo for the summer board meeting of the United Soybean Board. During introductions, the farmer directors provided a crop update; wet was a reoccurring theme. "We had a tough time…