In Maryland, U.S. Soy and Stanley Black & Decker outdoor brand DEWALT have developed soy-based Bar & Chain Biodegradable Oil for chainsaws and other chain-driven equipment. According to Ag Daily, the environmentally friendly oil is available at Home Depot and online retailers like Bomgaars, Mac Tools, Grainger, and Amazon. The product was endorsed by Buckin’ […]
In Colorado, demand for soybean oil as a feedstock in the production of renewable diesel is rising as the U.S. aims to increase adoption of cleaner burning fuels. Renewable diesel has emerged as the preferred low carbon replacement for traditional diesel, and U.S. production is projected to increase sharply in the years ahead. To meet […]
In Missouri, a recent Life Cycle Assessment conducted by Sustainable Solutions Corporation (SSC) for the United Soybean Board (USB) and the National Oilseed Processors Association (NOPA) reveals a significant reduction in the carbon footprint of U.S. Soy throughout its cultivation, harvesting, transportation and processing stages. The assessment highlights a notable 22% decrease in the carbon […]
In Belgium, 30 non-profit organizations, including T&E, WWF, Oxfam and Birdlife, call on the European Commission to phase out support for deforestation-driving soy biofuels. Both soy and palm oil have already been identified as significant drivers of deforestation and forest degradation and are covered under the recently adopted EU Deforestation Regulation. The letter calls on […]
In Brazil, Reuters reports that will the expected increase in the biodiesel mandate to 13% from March 2024, soybean exports are expected to fall as the additional biodiesel volumes will require 5 million metric tons of soybeans. Exports should fall between 1 million and 2 million tons, but Argentina, whose production has rebounded following a […]
In Brazil, Riograndense Petroleum Refinery (RPR) has accomplished a historic achievement by successfully processing 100% soybean oil in a Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) Unit at the Refinery. This milestone was made possible through innovative technology developed by the Petrobras’ Research, Development, and Innovation Center (CENPES), processing 100% renewable feedstocks, adopting process and catalyst innovations, and […]
In South Dakota, soy turf maker SYNLawn Mountain West has entered into partnerships with the South Dakota Soybean Research and Promotion Council, South Dakota State University, and South Dakota Mines to advance soy-based products. The collaboration includes a custom landscaping design SYNLawn Mountain West installed on the front lawn of the new POET Bioproducts Center […]
In Illinois, an ambitious effort led by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the U.S. Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute (JGI) will sequence 400 soybean genomes to develop a “pangenome” — an attempt to characterize all the useful diversity in the genome to create an even more robust and resilient crop. The soybean pangenome project will sequence and […]
In Missouri, as a potent source of protein and oil, soybeans are a vital global crop for food, animal feed, industrial applications, and biofuel production. Even minor improvements in soybean seed content can therefore have far-reaching implications for agricultural productivity and global economies. Research led USDA and the Donald Danforth Plant Science Danforth Center uncovered […]
In Illinois, Governor JB Pritzker joined state and local leaders along with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) to celebrate the groundbreaking of Incobrasa Industries LTD’s expanded manufacturing facility. The expansion represents more than $250 million capital investment and will create 40 new full-time jobs while retaining 200 jobs – generating economic […]
