Soy Sealant Trial in Progress on Highway 63
The Missouri Department of Transportation is putting soy technology to work with sealant from Washington, Mo.-based Biospan Technologies. Soybeans went to work on one of Missouri’s most-traveled highways today, June 2: U.S. Highway 63. The Missouri Department of Transportation and BioSpan Technologies applied soy-based RePlay® sealant to a two-mile section of the highway as part … Continue reading Soy Sealant Trial in Progress on Highway 63
SOYLEIC Soybeans’ Expansion Across U.S. Means New Options for Farmers, Industry
The future of a healthier food system isn’t manufactured – it’s grown. When food science and agriculture technologies meet, opportunities grow. And for farmers, that intersection includes SOYLEIC™ non-gmo high oleic soybeans as a new tool for raising healthy food for humans and animals while adding value to their crops. “Innovations like the SOYLEIC™ non-gmo … Continue reading SOYLEIC Soybeans’ Expansion Across U.S. Means New Options for Farmers, Industry
June 2021 Issue of Missouri Soybean Farmer
The June 2021 issue of Missouri Soybean Farmer magazine reviews Missouri’s regular legislative session and puts a spotlight on biodiesel distribution successes and challenges across Missouri. Readers will also find recognition for FFA members and a feature on former Missouri Soybean intern, Yia Yang, as well as a special piece on succession planning. Click here … Continue reading June 2021 Issue of Missouri Soybean Farmer
Help Feed Hungry Missourians through ‘Hogs For Hunger’
This release first came from Missouri Farmers Care. See the original online at mofarmerscare.com. Last year, through the Missouri Farmers Care Pork Partnership, Missouri pig farmers and partners donated 611 pigs to provide more than 318,000 servings of pork to meet the needs of food-insecure Missourians. The effort is growing this year under a new … Continue reading Help Feed Hungry Missourians through ‘Hogs For Hunger’
Benson Hill Announcement – Combining with Star Peak Corp II
Monday, May 10, 2021 – St. Louis-based Benson Hill announced plans to join forces with Star Peak Corp II, becoming publicly listed and driving growth in agriculture and food science and production. Click here for the original announcement from Benson Hill. Gary Wheeler, CEO and executive director for the Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council shared the … Continue reading Benson Hill Announcement – Combining with Star Peak Corp II
Global Processing Expanding Access to SOYLEIC™ Soybeans and Oil
From family farms to restaurant kitchens, Global Processing, Inc. uses innovation to add value and address challenges, making them an outstanding partner for the Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council in increasing access to SOYLEIC™. SOYLEIC™ high oleic trait technology is moving further into the marketplace through a new partnership between Global Processing. Inc. and the Missouri … Continue reading Global Processing Expanding Access to SOYLEIC™ Soybeans and Oil
Soy-Based Tires on the Road in Mid-Missouri
The Cole County Sheriff’s Department is putting soy technology to work with new tires from Goodyear. Tires that are environmentally friendly, meet high performance standards and support Missouri’s number one agricultural crop are rolling in the capital city. They’re from Goodyear’s soy-based lines, where a portion of the tires’ petroleum content is replaced by renewable … Continue reading Soy-Based Tires on the Road in Mid-Missouri
Collaboration Provides New Resources for On-Farm Conservation Work
A new partnership is expanding resources for on-farm stewardship projects by bringing together leading voices for agriculture and conservation in Missouri. The Missouri Corn Merchandising Council, Missouri Department of Conservation and USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service joined forces with the Missouri Soybean Association and Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council to better serve Missouri farmers’ and landowners’ … Continue reading Collaboration Provides New Resources for On-Farm Conservation Work
Meet Clayton Light, Conservation Programs Manager
On January 15, I started my new job as Conservation Programs Manager which is a shared position between Missouri Soybean and Missouri Corn. This new position was established through a partnership between Missouri Soybean, Missouri Corn, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Services, and Missouri Department of Conservation. I grew up in the small town of Freeburg, MO; located … Continue reading Meet Clayton Light, Conservation Programs Manager
Scientists at PSU Convert Soybean Biomass into Batteries
This announcement first ran on the Pittsburg State University website. Click here for the original piece. Scientists at the Kansas Polymer Research Center have invented a new kind of battery that is more eco-friendly. While that’s good news, equally good news is that they invented it by transforming a product that is plentiful in the heartland: soy. Or rather, crop residue after … Continue reading Scientists at PSU Convert Soybean Biomass into Batteries