Search Results for 'Soy'

Riograndense successfully processes 100% soybean oil in its Fluid Catalytic Cracking unit

November 8, 2023 | Meghan Sapp

In Brazil, Riograndense Petroleum Refinery (RPR) has accomplished a historic achievement by successfully processing 100% soybean oil in a Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) Unit at the Refinery. This milestone was made possible through innovative technology developed by the Petrobras’ Research, Development, and Innovation Center (CENPES), processing 100% renewable feedstocks, adopting process and catalyst innovations, and […]

SYNLawn advances soy turf in South Dakota

November 6, 2023 | Rebecca Gendron

In South Dakota, soy turf maker SYNLawn Mountain West has entered into partnerships with the South Dakota Soybean Research and Promotion Council, South Dakota State University, and South Dakota Mines to advance soy-based products. The collaboration includes a custom landscaping design SYNLawn Mountain West installed on the front lawn of the new POET Bioproducts Center […]

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and JGI researchers sequence 400 soybean genomes

October 5, 2023 | Meghan Sapp

In Illinois, an ambitious effort led by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the U.S. Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute (JGI) will sequence 400 soybean genomes to develop a “pangenome” — an attempt to characterize all the useful diversity in the genome to create an even more robust and resilient crop. The soybean pangenome project will sequence and […]

Researchers discover important role played by malic enzyme in enhancing soybean oil production

October 3, 2023 | Meghan Sapp

In Missouri, as a potent source of protein and oil, soybeans are a vital global crop for food, animal feed, industrial applications, and biofuel production. Even minor improvements in soybean seed content can therefore have far-reaching implications for agricultural productivity and global economies. Research led USDA and the Donald Danforth Plant Science Danforth Center uncovered […]

Illinois celebrates groundbreaking of Incobrasa’s $250M soybean processing expansion

September 6, 2023 | Meghan Sapp

In Illinois, Governor JB Pritzker joined state and local leaders along with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) to celebrate the groundbreaking of Incobrasa Industries LTD’s expanded manufacturing facility. The expansion represents more than $250 million capital investment and will create 40 new full-time jobs while retaining 200 jobs – generating economic […]

Green Bison soybean crushing facility set to begin operations in next few weeks

August 24, 2023 | Meghan Sapp

In North Dakota, the Dickenson Press newspaper reports the Green Bison soybean crushing facility is ready to move into the operational phase in the next few weeks following its $352 million conversion from a former malting plant, then owned by Cargill. The crushing facility, 75% owned by Archer Daniels Midland and 25% owned by Marathon […]

Brazilian grain firm begins sales of soybean-based ethanol

August 18, 2023 | Juan Pedro Tomas

In Brazil, AGWeb reported that Brazilian food and fuel processor Caramuru Alimentos, one of the country’s largest grain crushers, has started selling soybean-based ethanol at one of its plants in center-western Brazil. The report noted that Caramuru is one of the first companies in the world to produce at scale and sell hydrous ethanol made […]

EGT to triple its Longview, WA export terminal soybean meal storage capacity

July 10, 2023 | Meghan Sapp

In Washington state, EGT, LLC, a joint venture among Bunge, Pan Ocean America and Agtegra Cooperative, announced that it will nearly triple the current capacity of soybean meal (SBM) storage at its Longview, WA export terminal. The project, expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2025, also includes improving handling capabilities, enabling it […]

Moolec achieves high pig protein yield in soybeans

June 26, 2023 | Rebecca Gendron

In Luxembourg, alternative proteins startup Moolec is developing soybeans with pig DNA to provide pig proteins to food manufacturers. The goal is to enhance the taste and texture of animal-free meat alternatives. Gastón Paladini, CEO and co-founder of Moolec, tells Fast Company the approach allows the crop to be cultivated on farms like regular soybeans. […]

Purrfect idea: Soybean waste could be kitty litter alternative

May 22, 2023 | Rebecca Gendron

In Illinois, scientists with the Agricultural Research Service’s National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research are eyeing soy processing waste as kitty litter. In a recent Bioresource Technology manuscript, they describe a commercial use for soybean hulls and other agricultural waste that reduces the dust and smell of cat urine compared to traditional sodium bentonite litter. […]