U.S. Soybean Farmers Fill Global Demand
The soy checkoff utilizes every Michigan soybean farmer’s investment to increase soy use by customers beyond the elevator, including international users. U.S. soy exports have grown steadily for the past 20 years. This growth (forecast by exporters and importers of U.S. soy to continue) can be attributed in part to soy-checkoff-funded efforts to build international sales of U.S. soy. As part of these U.S. farmer-funded activities, the Michigan Soybean Committee (MSC) works to cultivate new markets and promote growth in existing ones. MSC continues to annually fund projects, host international trade teams and build relationships with other countries to learn more about international market demands and soy needs overseas.
Michigan Soybean Economic Information Reports
The Changing Structure of the Soybean Market in Michigan
Final Market Potential for IP Soy
Infrastructure Report
Non GMO Soybean Varieties
Soybean research at Michigan State University (MSU) is a collaborative effort between the MSPC and Michigan State University’s AgBio Research. Intended outcomes from such investments are:
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Soy Aquaculture Involvement
MSC is working with the Soy Aquaculture Alliance and the U.S. Export Council on the promotion of soy in marine and freshwater fish feeds. Soy is a renewable fishmeal resource necessary to meet the demand of the growing middle classes globally and their demand of fish and well as other animal proteins.
International Market Development
International Marketing programs are intended to invest in activities specific to Michigan produced soybeans. While appreciating all exports reduce the total national supply, we know Michigan produced soybeans are unique in characteristics and need their own identity.
The soy checkoff utilizes every Michigan soybean farmer’s investment to increase soy use by customers beyond the elevator, including international users. U.S. soy exports have grown steadily for the past 20 years. This growth (forecast by exporters and importers of U.S. soy to continue) can be attributed in part to soy-checkoff-funded efforts to build international sales of U.S. soy. As part of these U.S. farmer-funded activities, the Michigan Soybean Committee (MSC) works to cultivate new markets and promote growth in existing ones. MSC continues to annually fund projects, host international trade teams and build relationships with other countries to learn more about international market demands and soy needs overseas.
Michigan Soybean Economic Information Reports
The Changing Structure of the Soybean Market in Michigan
Final Market Potential for IP Soy
Infrastructure Report
Non GMO Soybean Varieties
Soybean research at Michigan State University (MSU) is a collaborative effort between the MSPC and Michigan State University’s AgBio Research. Intended outcomes from such investments are:
- non-GMO food- and feed-grade variety development
- modified soybean oil variety development
- germplasm development for addressing production challenges unique to Michigan
Click here for more information on licensing.
Soy Aquaculture Involvement
MSC is working with the Soy Aquaculture Alliance and the U.S. Export Council on the promotion of soy in marine and freshwater fish feeds. Soy is a renewable fishmeal resource necessary to meet the demand of the growing middle classes globally and their demand of fish and well as other animal proteins.
International Market Development
International Marketing programs are intended to invest in activities specific to Michigan produced soybeans. While appreciating all exports reduce the total national supply, we know Michigan produced soybeans are unique in characteristics and need their own identity.
Soy Transportation Coalition (STC)
STC is a collaborative effort of different soybean states working together on transportation issues that face the industry from roads, bridges, rail and water. Our national infrastructure needs shoring up to be competitive and STC is working to bring light to challenges and work on finding solutions.
STC is a collaborative effort of different soybean states working together on transportation issues that face the industry from roads, bridges, rail and water. Our national infrastructure needs shoring up to be competitive and STC is working to bring light to challenges and work on finding solutions.
U.S. Soy Export Council (USSEC)
USSEC gives additional help to established markets with technical assistance to further promote the use of U.S. soybeans. Through a global network of international offices and strong support in the U.S., USSEC helps to build a preference for U.S. soybeans and soybean products, advocate for the use of soy in feed, aquaculture and human consumption, promote the benefits of soy use through education and connect industry leaders through a robust membership program. MSC is an active member and involved with multiple projects globally.
USSEC gives additional help to established markets with technical assistance to further promote the use of U.S. soybeans. Through a global network of international offices and strong support in the U.S., USSEC helps to build a preference for U.S. soybeans and soybean products, advocate for the use of soy in feed, aquaculture and human consumption, promote the benefits of soy use through education and connect industry leaders through a robust membership program. MSC is an active member and involved with multiple projects globally.
World Initiative for Soy in Human Health (WISHH)
WISHH focuses on technical transfer and behavior change efforts on weak links in the agricultural value chains, fueling economic growth with U.S. soy and improving nutrition for both humans and animals.
WISHH focuses on technical transfer and behavior change efforts on weak links in the agricultural value chains, fueling economic growth with U.S. soy and improving nutrition for both humans and animals.
