America's Locks and Dams: "A Ticking Time Bomb for Agriculture?" (pdf, 8MB)

December 2011

Deteriorating condition of the U.S. lock and dam system puts the competitiveness of U.S. soybean farmers at risk according to this study funded by the United Soybean Board’s and the soybean checkoff’s Global Opportunities program. Published December 2011.

Animal Agriculture Economic Analysis 2000-2010 (pdf, 1 MB)

July 2011

The United Soybean Board contracted with Promar International to provide current estimates of the economic impacts of animal agriculture. The most recent data on livestock, poultry, and aquaculture output covers 2010 and is summarized in this report along with the economic impacts. Animal agriculture encompasses mainly beef cattle, hogs, broilers, turkeys, eggs, sheep, dairy, and aquaculture. Published: July 2011.

Animal Agriculture Economic Analysis: 1999-2009 (pdf, 2 MB)

June 2010

The scale of domestic animal product output is one of the major constraints on US soybean production and profitability. Actions to maintain and expand animal agriculture in the United States by supporting its long-term competitiveness are of critical importance to the soybean industry. In order to act at the state and local levels, one needs data and analysis on the economic importance of animal agriculture at those levels. This report addresses that constraint. Published: June 2010.

Assessment of Agricultural Development in the Black Sea Region (Russia and Ukraine) (pdf, 1 MB)

July 2011

This USB-funded study predicts that soybean meal imports could increase substantially in the Black Sea region over the next decade. Published: July 2011.

Funding Future Surface Transportation System: The Impact on Agriculture (pdf, 5 MB)

November 2011

The objective of this project is to analyze the various funding options that are being explored, responding to funding deficits, and define the potential ramifications from funding options to the agricultural sector, with special emphasis on the soybean industry. Published: November 2011.

Global Opportunities Annual Summary (pdf, 3 MB)

October 2010

Highlights of activities and accomplishments conducted by the United Soybean Board (USB) Global Opportunities (GO) Program. Published: October 2010.

Market Potential of Sub-Saharan Africa (pdf, 7 MB)

December 2011

Several countries in Sub-Saharan Africa have the potential to import more U.S. soy. This checkoff-funded study examines the challenges and opportunities in this area. Published: December 2011.

Opportunities and Challenges for Increasing U.S. Exports to the Global Animal Feed Industry (pdf, 8 MB)

April 2011

This study provides the reader with an analysis of the global animal feed industry, trends that are likely to impact the industry in the next ten years and opportunities for U.S. exporters of feed ingredients and feed additives to increase their share of this global market.

Panama Canal Expansion: Impact on U.S. Agriculture (pdf, 2 MB)

September 2011

This checkoff-funded study examines the potential impact on U.S. agriculture of the Panama Canal expansion. Published: September 2011.

How the Global Oilseed and Grain Trade Works (pdf, 6 MB)

This checkoff-funded study examines the global oilseed and grain trade and how it affects the U.S. soybean industry.

Consumer and Food Safety Costs of Offshoring Animal Agriculture (pdf, 2MB)

The United States is a leading global producer and exporter of animal products. In 2010, this production led to $283 billion in economic output and 1.8 million jobs. But the farmers, ranchers, and the innumerable companies involved in manufacturing and delivering the meat, egg, and dairy products operate in a regulated world. The United Soybean Board contracted with Agralytic, formerly Promar International, to conduct this study. Published: September 2011.

Benefits of Biotechnology (full version)—Arabic

The full version of the benefits of biotechnology report in Arabic.