Taking the “Year of Soy” to Next Level

New, High-Oleic Soybean Oil Featured During the Indiana State Fair

Taking the “Year of Soy” to Next Level When it comes to state fairs, fried foods reign supreme. At the themed “Year of the Soybean” for the Indiana State Fair, some of the event’s favorite fried foods received an upgrade – thanks to high-oleic soybean oil and the soybean-checkoff-funded Indiana Soybean Alliance. From funnel ca

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Growing the Game Changer in Soybean Traits

Ohio soybean farmer John Motter took a chance in 2011 and grew a variety with a brand-new soybean trait: high-oleic oil. Industry representatives call the high-oleic trait the “game changer” for U.S. soybeans because it offers an improv......

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USB Survey Shows Americans Love Soyfoods

USB Survey Shows Americans Love Soyfoods

Most U.S. consumers continue to view food made with soy ingredients as healthy, which serves as good news for U.S. soybean farmers, considering that more than four out of every five pounds of the soybean oil used in this country go to the f......

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Soybean checkoff partners with soyfood organization to promote soy

Soybean checkoff partners with soyfood organization to promote soy

Many people try to eat healthier and make smart food choices. Soy can help. The 2010 U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Dietary Guidelines note soy as a healthful choice in several areas and also urges consumers to increase consumpti......

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‘Low-lin’ oil helps keep us healthier and profitable

‘Low-lin’ oil helps keep us healthier and profitable

Increased attention to trans fat has led to a loss of market share for soybean oil, which impacts U.S. soybean farmers’ profit potential. Soybean oil currently represents 65 percent of all the edible oils consumed in the United States, bu......

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Put a little more soy in your diet

Put a little more soy in your diet

From moms on the go to the pickiest of eaters, there’s room at table for everyone to enjoy soy--including you. This guide makes it easy to add soyfoods to your diet, explaining exactly what you’ll be eating, why it’s beneficial, and h......

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25 reasons to eat soy

25 reasons to eat soy

Some 20 years ago, when North Dakota farmer Joel Thorsrud wanted to buy soy nuts, he'd have to travel to a health-food store. Today, supermarkets around the country, including in Thorsrud's hometown of Hillsboro, stock his favorite snack. ......

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