By Jim Sutter, CEO, U.S. Soybean Export Council

There has been a lot of good news for U.S. soy lately, thanks to the work of the soybean check-off. This news would typically have made headlines if the China situation was not simply overshadowing everything. The most recent study shows that for every $1 invested in the soybean check-off, U.S. soybean farmers get a $12.30 return on that investment.

For instance, did you know: • U.S. soy exports to other destinations are looking very solid. While China remains absent from major U.S. soybean bookings, global demand paints a far healthier picture. According to the USDA’s Weekly Export Inspections report, U.S. Soy exports excluding China are up 46% compared to this time last year. That strength reflects both competitive pricing and disciplin

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