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New Uses

Soy can replace petroleum-based chemicals in many products. Soy-based printing inks, foams, glues, lubricants and plastics represent just a few of the new uses for soy.

soy new usesThe history of soy-based products can be traced back to an automobile panel made of soy plastic by Henry Ford in 1933.

Since then, new technologies have led to soy being included in many industrial products. The soy checkoff supported research and development of many products on store shelves today.

As global demand for fuels and chemicals grows, our supplies of petroleum and natural gas continues to diminish. Renewable alternatives, such as soy, have begun to play an increasingly important role in the production of energy and chemicals. Using soy-based products not only helps conserve fossil fuels, but often enhances performance, the environment and human safety.

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  • Soy Products Guide

    Soy offers manufacturers a greener, cleaner and safer way to make everything from candles and couches to fuels and paints. This interactive guide will give you a closer look at the soy-based products available today. Click Here

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    News and Notes

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    Eastern Region Soybean Board Funds Research Projects to Support Growers West Virginia farmer appointed as new board chair

    West Virginia Farmer Appointed to United Soybean Board

    Eastern Region Soybean Board Accepting Research and Sponsorship Proposals Deadline for submission is January 29, 2020

    United Soybean Board Announces Polly Ruhland as New CEO

    Nominations Sought for the Eastern Region Soybean Board

    Eastern Region Soybean Board Accepting Research and Sponsorship Proposals

    Access a Wealth of Crop Management Info Courtesy of the Soybean Checkoff (First Come, First Served)

    Checkoff at Work

    Take a look at the many ways ERSB puts checkoff funds to work – from providing farmers with the most current research on soybean production practices to supporting animal agriculture, the No. 1 customer of soybean meal. Read more...

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