Amid shifting political and global dynamics, how do U.S. soybeans perform on the world stage? A new article in Illinois Field & Bean, by the Illinois Soybean Association, explores the advantages that American soybeans offer over their closest rivals.
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29 August 2023: An independent assessment of the U.S. soybean industry’s value to the economy.
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That’s according to research from North Carolina State University, which found that soybean crops planted near pollinator habitats produce beans that are 6.5% heavier than those in distant fields.
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U.S. Dry Bean Council data highlights growth opportunities for dry beans now and in the future. Consumers taking part in online research, which gathered views from Europe, China and Mexico, […]
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On November 22, a shipment of U.S.-certified sustainable soybeans was unloaded in Guangdong Province in China.
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Environmental protection and sustainability have lost significant importance under the current U.S. administration. However, Nick Gardner, Chair of the U.S. Sustainability Alliance (USSA), believes this will have little impact on the alliance’s long-term goals.
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Family farms are the backbone of American agriculture, comprising 97% of U.S. farms and ranches and operating 91% of farmland. A recent report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service (USDA ERS) shows that, although most of these family farms are small, larger family farms generate the greatest share of production value.
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Matt Splitter, Field to Market’s 2025 Farmer of the Year, and his wife Janna manage around 5,260 hectares (13,000 acres) in Sterling, Kansas.
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What does 2026 hold in store for U.S. Soy, given macro trends, shifting business dynamics, policy changes and long-term investments? Jim Sutter, CEO of the U.S. Soybean Export Council, highlights the forces he believes will shape U.S. soybean exports this year.
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Eight journalists. Five days. Fourteen operations. That is a snapshot of the recent U.S. Sustainability Alliance press trip to Maine and Massachusetts.
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Amid shifting political and global dynamics, how do U.S. soybeans perform on the world stage? A new article in Illinois Field & Bean, by the Illinois Soybean Association, explores the advantages that American soybeans offer over their closest rivals.
Read more
29 August 2023: An independent assessment of the U.S. soybean industry’s value to the economy.
Read more
That’s according to research from North Carolina State University, which found that soybean crops planted near pollinator habitats produce beans that are 6.5% heavier than those in distant fields.
Read more
U.S. Dry Bean Council data highlights growth opportunities for dry beans now and in the future. Consumers taking part in online research, which gathered views from Europe, China and Mexico, […]
Read more
On November 22, a shipment of U.S.-certified sustainable soybeans was unloaded in Guangdong Province in China.
Read more
Environmental protection and sustainability have lost significant importance under the current U.S. administration. However, Nick Gardner, Chair of the U.S. Sustainability Alliance (USSA), believes this will have little impact on the alliance’s long-term goals.
Read more
Family farms are the backbone of American agriculture, comprising 97% of U.S. farms and ranches and operating 91% of farmland. A recent report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service (USDA ERS) shows that, although most of these family farms are small, larger family farms generate the greatest share of production value.
Read more
Matt Splitter, Field to Market’s 2025 Farmer of the Year, and his wife Janna manage around 5,260 hectares (13,000 acres) in Sterling, Kansas.
Read more
What does 2026 hold in store for U.S. Soy, given macro trends, shifting business dynamics, policy changes and long-term investments? Jim Sutter, CEO of the U.S. Soybean Export Council, highlights the forces he believes will shape U.S. soybean exports this year.
Read more
Eight journalists. Five days. Fourteen operations. That is a snapshot of the recent U.S. Sustainability Alliance press trip to Maine and Massachusetts.
Read moreEnvironmental protection and sustainability have lost significant importance under the current U.S. administration. However, Nick Gardner, Chair of the U.S. Sustainability Alliance (USSA), believes this will have little impact on the alliance’s long-term goals.
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Read the latest USSA Insight Paper: Water Stewardship in U.S. Agriculture
Read moreWhat does 2026 hold in store for U.S. Soy, given macro trends, shifting business dynamics, policy changes and long-term investments? Jim Sutter, CEO of the U.S. Soybean Export Council, highlights the forces he believes will shape U.S. soybean exports this year.
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Jennifer Wilson, policy advisor, reflects on the U.S. Sustainability Alliance’s recent outbound mission to Europe.
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February 2026. An annual overview of the structure and characteristics of U.S. farms and ranches, drawing on the latest Agricultural Resource Management Survey (ARMS) data.
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January 2026. An annual industry overview providing production and trade statistics alongside updates on the Almond Board of California’s research, sustainability and market development programs.
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December 2025: A flagship FAO report highlighting the growing toll of disasters on agriculture. It emphasizes the importance of prevention and the role of digital tools in building resilience across food systems.
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December 2025. A market overview examining the scale, destinations and challenges of U.S. organic exports, highlighting the role of international trade in supporting the sector’s growth.
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American farmers are engineering a quiet revolution in water management. Facing mounting pressure from climate volatility, water scarcity and rising input costs, producers across the United States are adopting innovative technologies and management practices that are delivering results.
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The latest SSAP report also reveals a 20% increase in products displaying the Sustainable U.S. Soy or Fed with Sustainable U.S. Soy labels as more companies seek to demonstrate responsible sourcing.
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In 2025, the volume and value of U.S. dairy exports reached their highest levels in three years, despite challenging market conditions. The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) attributes this growth to strong international demand for cheese, surging interest in protein and competitive U.S. commodity pricing
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Whilst the USSA members work to exceed regulatory requirement, U.S. laws and regulations provide a robust framework, developed over many years, to ensure and promote the sustainability of its crop, livestock, seafood and forestry sectors. The policies look to immediate impacts on the environment and beyond to cover topics from employment to biodiversity to endangered species. The following pages provide context and an introduction to key federal legislation.
Focused on conservation and environmental stewardship, the USDA, working with The Natural Resources Conservation Service on technical assessment and the Farm Service Agency for enforcements, uses grant management to deliver best practice. A particular focus is on erodible lands and wetlands, with ‘sodbuster’ and ‘swampbuster’ rules, requires presentation of conservation strategies prior to conversion of lands to agricultural use. One result, that soil loss has been halved since 1982.
The U.S. recognizes that sustainability has many facets and action is required in explicit areas. This has resulted in the enactment of a wide range of laws from the Clean Water Act and Clean Air Act to the Endangered Species Act, to research and regulatory action on Insecticides and Fungicides and Rodenticide Act; and, with the Lacey Act a focus on illegal trafficking of plants, fish and animals.
In the latest episode of This is U.S. Sustainability, we hear from two multi-generational farmers – an eleventh-generation grains farmer from Maryland and the owner of a centennial cattle farm in Louisiana – about how they have moved with the times while staying true to their roots. We cover rotational grazing, no-till cultivation, water conservation, biotech seeds, and more. And we discuss why going back to the natural cycle is sometimes the best approach.
Tune in to the latest episode of This is U.S. Sustainability to hear how Paul Catanzaro and Professor Tony D’Amato work together to reach family forest owners and ensure they have the information and resources to make the right decisions about their land. And learn about the vital role Tim Stout, a Vermont landowner, plays in amplifying their message.
Tune in for the lowdown on the innovative, often surprising ways the almond industry and the wider food sector are reducing waste. Jet fuel, beer, water filters and peat moss to grow mushrooms – these are just some of the many applications in use and under development.
Discover how softwoods were used in the architecture of PDX Main Terminal, Portland, Oregon, in this new series from the Softwood Export Council.
Watch nowThis new series from the Softwood Export Council spotlights the global reach and versatility of American softwoods in architecture, offering a behind-the-scenes look at sustainable forestry practices.
Watch nowThis new series from the American Feed Industry Association explores the $267 billion U.S. animal food industry, offering insights into its scale and impact.
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