Vistive™ Low-Linolenic Soybean Growers Report

Dec 3, 2007 10:41 PM

Farmers who harvested Vistive™ low-linolenic soybeans this season reported strong yields comparable to their commodity soybeans. They added that the average premium of 50 cents to 60 cents per bushel provided a healthy bonus to their bottom line... More

Vistive Low-Lin Beans Deliver Strong Yields in 2007

Nov 14, 2007 11:03 PM

Growers of Vistive™ low-linolenic soybean beans are reporting strong yields this season that are comparable, or in some cases, even better than their commodity beans... More

Soy Milestones

Mar 9, 2007 11:15 PM

Innovative, value-added new uses for soy have come a long way in the last two decades.

The year 2007 marks several significant accomplishments for new uses of soybeans – commemorating the anniversary of several products and celebrating the bright future for many more.

Through extensive research – much of it supported by soybean checkoff funding – over 40 different categories of soy-based products ranging from beauty lotions to plastics, adhesives and biodiesel are now available to consumers.

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Monsanto Sees Tremendous Progress In R&D Pipeline

Jan 10, 2007 1:27 PM

Monsanto Company reported on a remarkable year in research-and-development (R&D) advancements, highlighting progress across both its biotechnology and breeding platforms. The company’s announcement came as part of its first-quarter 2007 fiscal year conference call.

Monsanto reported on seven specific projects in the research-and-development pipeline that either advanced from one phase to the next or were added to the pipeline. The update also highlighted the company’s three High Impact Technology (HIT) projects. ... More

Healthy Trans Fat?

Jan 1, 2007 12:00 PM | Compiled by Kate Royer

Typically, trans fatty acids are bad for health, but scientists at the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture have coaxed out significant health benefits by juggling the molecular structure of soy oil.

Andrew Proctor, professor of food science, and graduate student Vishal Jain produced soy oil rich in conjugated linoleic acid (CLA). Studies show CLA enhances the immune system and lowers cancer and diabetes risks. ... More