Planting to Processing Sponsored Content Growing a Sustainable Future for Soybeans they feed as well or better than higher-pro- tein soybeans. That last percentage of protein deposited in the beans that results in high-protein meal adds the amino acids animals are aiready getting enough of in their diet, Langsetn says The lower-protein feed not only costs less and provides proper nutrition for animals, but it also produces less nitrogen in ani New Uses mal waste. This is particularly important in high-population density areas where there is a lot of animal livestock in a small area and getting rid of the waste can become a challenge. In these areas, ranchers not only get a lower cost, high-quality feed with U.S soybeans, but they also reduce their environ- mental impact. As large-scale farming becomes more prominent in developing countries, the global rise in demand for fish as a protein source in the human diet is also having an impact on soybean demand. "We are doing a lot of research with soy bean industry partners on making soy part for plants, which are being developed at of a fish diet and making raising fish a Sustainable practice executive director of the North Dakota Soy- bean Council The soybean harvesting experience can be wildly different from one year to the next. But even during the worst years of cold, wet conditions and low yields, the soybean industry as a whole forges on. The partner ship between farmers and the North Dakota Soybean Council and United Soybean Board plays a key role in that The soybean checkoff currently includes a half-percent tax on soybean sales, and with that, farmers are investing in the future of the industry. The tax supports large-scale promotion and education of soybeans, but it also supports the critical research in the advancements of soybean varieties and the development of new uses and markets. Developing those markets takes time and effort but is imperative to the future exports of uS. soybeans, a key reason the North Dakota Soybean Council has been committed to this effort for many years Developing relationships with new buyers takes time, as does formulating soybeans for new uses. There are myriad opportunities for soybeans in all types of products, and often in addition to giving manufacturers a sustainable alternative to petroleum, soy improves the product quality. WCCO, a Wah- peton-based custom rubber belt manufac- turer, recently replaced the petroleum used Mike Langseth, secretary of the North Dakota Soybean Council. 9pportunities in Developing EConomies Mike Langseth, secretary of the North Dakota Soybean Council, says a lot of econ omies, including those in southeast Asia, are developing at an incredible pace. With that, millions of people are hitting the middle class, and that means instead of eating meat once or twice a year, they're wanting to eat it once or twice a week This creates a huge demand, and the pigs and chickens those people are wanting to eat now are often being fed US soy, Langseth says. "This is a big opportunity for U.S. soy bean producers. In these developing areas, it's no longer just a guy in a village with a couple of pigs. It's large-scale farming that's growing to meet the demand of the popu lation, and we need to be their first choice when they're ready to make its industrial belts with soybean oil The move resulted in a 20 % improvement in abrasion resistance. 0ther new uses include compostable pots North Dakota State University, and a new dust Suppressant alternative to potassium chloride and magnesium chloride. The suppressant is used for minimizing dust on gravel roads but also has some additional benefits versus tra ditional materials. It lasts longer and doesn't salinize the soil so it doesn't kill the grass along the edges of the roads says Stephanie Sinner, Developing New Markets In addition to discovering new feed oppor tunities, the North Dakota Soybean Council and United Soybean Board are also working to develop new markets. Sinner says part of the soybean market development efforts have been ongoing for many years and include bringing potential buyers to our farms to meet our farmers and see how we produce soybeans. The markets don't develop overnight so a big part of it is relationship building and getting to know buyers from around the world and hosting them here, Sinner says. Our soybean varieties, better ways of dealing with farmers also will often travel to those markets in those countries and meet companies look ing to buy US. soy or soybeans from North Dakota and get to know them Stephanie Sinner, executive director of the North Dakota Soybean Council deal with them, whether it's a new fungicide or bean resistance. Research Working to discover new uses for soybeans is a critical component of the research fund- ed by checkoff dollars. That researdch, which is one-third of the budget, also involves developing high-quality soybeans. "Some of it is soybean breeding at NDSU or other universities Langseth says. A lot goes into production type research so better More about your investment To learn more about your checkoff dollars at work visit the North Dakota Soybean Coun- Soy as a Feed One thing that's helping U.S. soybeans stand out against the competition, particu larly Brazilian varieties, is their amino acid composition. Langseth says it's no secret U.S. soybeans are discounted because of their lower crude protein than Brazilian soybeans, but that doesn't mean they are lower quality. Detailed studies have revealed that because of the lower-protein beans' amino acid profile, cil website at www.ndsoybean.org. North Dakota Soybean Council Our World Is Growing soybean diseases He also added that new diseases and pests are becoming issues all the time, and the council is continuously looking into how to Planting to Processing is a season-long series broken out by seven parts brought to you by the North Dakota Soybean Council In it, farmers will gain valuable insights with tips and advice from industry experts. 4852 Rocking Horse Circle S., Fargo, ND 58104 701-566-9300 Planting to Processing Sponsored Content Growing a Sustainable Future for Soybeans they feed as well or better than higher-pro- tein soybeans. That last percentage of protein deposited in the beans that results in high-protein meal adds the amino acids animals are aiready getting enough of in their diet, Langsetn says The lower-protein feed not only costs less and provides proper nutrition for animals, but it also produces less nitrogen in ani New Uses mal waste. This is particularly important in high-population density areas where there is a lot of animal livestock in a small area and getting rid of the waste can become a challenge. In these areas, ranchers not only get a lower cost, high-quality feed with U.S soybeans, but they also reduce their environ- mental impact. As large-scale farming becomes more prominent in developing countries, the global rise in demand for fish as a protein source in the human diet is also having an impact on soybean demand. "We are doing a lot of research with soy bean industry partners on making soy part for plants, which are being developed at of a fish diet and making raising fish a Sustainable practice executive director of the North Dakota Soy- bean Council The soybean harvesting experience can be wildly different from one year to the next. But even during the worst years of cold, wet conditions and low yields, the soybean industry as a whole forges on. The partner ship between farmers and the North Dakota Soybean Council and United Soybean Board plays a key role in that The soybean checkoff currently includes a half-percent tax on soybean sales, and with that, farmers are investing in the future of the industry. The tax supports large-scale promotion and education of soybeans, but it also supports the critical research in the advancements of soybean varieties and the development of new uses and markets. Developing those markets takes time and effort but is imperative to the future exports of uS. soybeans, a key reason the North Dakota Soybean Council has been committed to this effort for many years Developing relationships with new buyers takes time, as does formulating soybeans for new uses. There are myriad opportunities for soybeans in all types of products, and often in addition to giving manufacturers a sustainable alternative to petroleum, soy improves the product quality. WCCO, a Wah- peton-based custom rubber belt manufac- turer, recently replaced the petroleum used Mike Langseth, secretary of the North Dakota Soybean Council. 9pportunities in Developing EConomies Mike Langseth, secretary of the North Dakota Soybean Council, says a lot of econ omies, including those in southeast Asia, are developing at an incredible pace. With that, millions of people are hitting the middle class, and that means instead of eating meat once or twice a year, they're wanting to eat it once or twice a week This creates a huge demand, and the pigs and chickens those people are wanting to eat now are often being fed US soy, Langseth says. "This is a big opportunity for U.S. soy bean producers. In these developing areas, it's no longer just a guy in a village with a couple of pigs. It's large-scale farming that's growing to meet the demand of the popu lation, and we need to be their first choice when they're ready to make its industrial belts with soybean oil The move resulted in a 20 % improvement in abrasion resistance. 0ther new uses include compostable pots North Dakota State University, and a new dust Suppressant alternative to potassium chloride and magnesium chloride. The suppressant is used for minimizing dust on gravel roads but also has some additional benefits versus tra ditional materials. It lasts longer and doesn't salinize the soil so it doesn't kill the grass along the edges of the roads says Stephanie Sinner, Developing New Markets In addition to discovering new feed oppor tunities, the North Dakota Soybean Council and United Soybean Board are also working to develop new markets. Sinner says part of the soybean market development efforts have been ongoing for many years and include bringing potential buyers to our farms to meet our farmers and see how we produce soybeans. The markets don't develop overnight so a big part of it is relationship building and getting to know buyers from around the world and hosting them here, Sinner says. Our soybean varieties, better ways of dealing with farmers also will often travel to those markets in those countries and meet companies look ing to buy US. soy or soybeans from North Dakota and get to know them Stephanie Sinner, executive director of the North Dakota Soybean Council deal with them, whether it's a new fungicide or bean resistance. Research Working to discover new uses for soybeans is a critical component of the research fund- ed by checkoff dollars. That researdch, which is one-third of the budget, also involves developing high-quality soybeans. "Some of it is soybean breeding at NDSU or other universities Langseth says. A lot goes into production type research so better More about your investment To learn more about your checkoff dollars at work visit the North Dakota Soybean Coun- Soy as a Feed One thing that's helping U.S. soybeans stand out against the competition, particu larly Brazilian varieties, is their amino acid composition. Langseth says it's no secret U.S. soybeans are discounted because of their lower crude protein than Brazilian soybeans, but that doesn't mean they are lower quality. Detailed studies have revealed that because of the lower-protein beans' amino acid profile, cil website at www.ndsoybean.org. North Dakota Soybean Council Our World Is Growing soybean diseases He also added that new diseases and pests are becoming issues all the time, and the council is continuously looking into how to Planting to Processing is a season-long series broken out by seven parts brought to you by the North Dakota Soybean Council In it, farmers will gain valuable insights with tips and advice from industry experts. 4852 Rocking Horse Circle S., Fargo, ND 58104 701-566-9300