American Soybean Magazine

American Soybean covers soybean news including people, policy developments, timely topics, advocacy efforts, and other subjects of interest and importance to U.S. soy.
Fueling progress

Fueling progress

September 20, 2024

By Allison Jenkins, Mill Creek Communications  From zero to 100 million bushels — that’s about how much soybean crush capacity has increased in North Dakota since fall of 2023. Two new soybean processing plants, with ...

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BNSF: Soy-Based Fuels in Locomotives Can Reduce Emissions Today

BNSF: Soy-Based Fuels in Locomotives Can Reduce Emissions Today

September 20, 2024

By Tom Steever California’s emissions regulations are causing uncertainty for freight rail operations in the Golden State. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) wants a waiver from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to enforce state ...

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China Gets No Pass, but Diplomacy Must Be Considered for Soy’s Sake

China Gets No Pass, but Diplomacy Must Be Considered for Soy’s Sake

September 20, 2024

By Virginia Houston, ASA Director of Government Affairs  In the world of soybean trade, it is hard to overstate the importance of China as a customer. Our trading partners are, of course, all critical to ...

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Soy Leaders Wear Multiple Hats

Soy Leaders Wear Multiple Hats

September 20, 2024

By Jody Shee As soy fuels increasingly power the future of the soybean industry, a key group of ASA directors is out in front, guiding legislative efforts and educating policymakers to ensure continuous momentum in ...

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The Whole Bean = Oil + Meal

The Whole Bean = Oil + Meal

September 20, 2024

By Laura Temple  For soybeans to reach their full potential, they get broken down and taken apart.  Crushing soybeans allows the oil to be extracted, which accounts for about 20% of the bean. Whole soybeans ...

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