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Soybean Value Calculator

By Kerrey Kerr-Enskat

How are you measuring the value of soy?

The days of evaluating soy based solely on crude protein are a thing of the past. Today, producers, crushers and refiners have an arsenal of data at their disposal that can help them effectively evaluate soybeans from different sources and make value-based buying decisions. Particularly, research has shown that country of origin can drive the quality and nutrient content (mineral, amino acid profile) of soybean meal1 and oil2 – which ultimately impacts the bottom line.

Let’s take a closer look at the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC)’s latest innovation, with support from the soy checkoff – the Soybean Value Calculator – that uses your data to help shed light on these origin-based differences.

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