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Renewability That’s Ready Right Now

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Soy is a renewable feedstock you can build a business around—cutting emissions, supporting energy security, and growing at scale right here in the U.S. From the road to the railway, U.S. Soy is fueling reliable progress.

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Pressure to Cut Carbon Continues

Fuel manufacturers and transportation companies are expected to lead the transition to a low-carbon future — and choosing the right renewable feedstock is critical. Since 1980, the average U.S. soy bushel has been grown using 48% fewer acres, 60% less irrigation, and 46% less energy (BTUs). Greenhouse gas emissions per bushel have dropped 43%, and soil erosion has decreased by 34%. Meanwhile, crop yields have increased 130% in tons per hectare.

No Time to Wait for New Tech

The heating and transportation sectors can’t wait for new technology to start working against their sustainability goals. That’s why soybean oil is such a valuable feedstock. Soy-based biodiesel is a drop-in fuel for engines that currently burn diesel. U.S. Soy also funds research into testing engines and other oil-burning machines to improve their use of soybean oil.

Demand for a Scalable, Renewable Supply

Fuel manufacturers and transportation companies need a reliable, large-scale supply of oil. Investments from U.S. Soy continue to drive greater yields, better consistency, and expanded processing capacity. Commitments like this ensure soy remains a smart, dependable choice for buyers who need both scale and speed.

Fuel Standards are Continuously Evolving

From the Renewable Fuel Standard to emerging state air quality goals, regulations are evolving fast. U.S. Soy offers a stable, domestic supply and the technical support to help you meet compliance requirements with confidence.

Proven Plant Power

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Marine

More and more decision makers in the maritime industry are turning to soy-based biodiesel not just because it’s an emissions-reducing feedstock backed by government incentives, but because of its proven performance in harsh maritime weather conditions. This fuel is ready for most engines right now and can help power trips across the world.

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Rail

The rail industry has been actively pursuing lower-carbon solutions, and soy-based fuels play a crucial role in that shift. As a renewable component in biodiesel blends, U.S. soy helps reduce lifecycle emissions without requiring changes to fueling infrastructure. It’s a practical way to move toward sustainability goals without disrupting operations.

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Bioheat®

Soybean oil is an energy source many consumers are eager and excited to bring into their home. A clean-burning, renewable, domestic oil heating homes across communities is an inspiring step toward a more sustainable infrastructure. As providers are looking to increase the amount of biodiesel they utilize, the soy industry is ready to scale.

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Trucking

Trucking companies have been hitting the gas on soy in recent years, and for good reason. Soy-based biodiesel gives them a financial advantage through tax incentives without requiring any alterations to their engines. Trucks running on soybean oil emit fewer greenhouse gases and pollutants into the communities they travel through.

“Our fleet consumes over 30 million gallons of diesel fuel every year so anyway we can substitute that with a crop that's grown here in the United States and make a more sustainable supply chain, that's what ADM and Artco's goals ultimately are.”
Matt French
General Manager, Artco

Put the science on your side

When you choose U.S. soy, you’re choosing a highly-researched, highly-supported ingredient that’s constantly being perfected to meet tomorrow’s needs.
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Sustainability

Choosing U.S. Soy means choosing a product that’s always working toward improving upon your sustainability goals. And that's a win you can carry through to your customers.
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Science & Innovation

U.S. Soy is backed by decades of research and a continuous pipeline of innovation to keep up with where your products are headed.
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Reliability & Quality

Bean after bean, you can trust that U.S. Soy delivers reliable composition and functional performance you can build a business around.
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Market Advantage

Because it’s highly scalable, highly visible in terms of market data, and highly dependable as an ingredient, U.S. Soy can give your organization a lasting advantage.

Soy’s Impact Reaches Far Beyond Fuel & Energy