Building Demand that Pays Back
Every dollar a farmer contributes to the Soy Checkoff℠ comes back to them. The checkoff funds research and expands markets, creating measurable returns farmers can see right now and over the long term.
Where We Invest
Strategic Focus Areas
Through research, industry insight, and farmer leadership, our investments deliver long-term value to the nearly half-million U.S. soybean farmers.
Food
Creating new reasons for the food industry to choose U.S. soybeans consistently.
Feed
Expanding soy’s market share in livestock rations domestically and internationally.
Fuel
Expanding soybean oil’s role in the growing renewable fuel market.
Industrial
Strengthening soy as a biobased alternative in everyday products.
Exports
Growing U.S. soybean demand through exports with a presence in more than 90 countries.
Sustainable Production
Investing in on-farm solutions and building alternative value streams for farmers.
Results
Checkoff Dollars Deliver
Every dollar contributed to the Soy Checkoff is carefully allocated to generate the greatest return. And these decisions are overseen by 77 farmer-leaders across more than 30 states.
$12.30 Return on Every Dollar Invested
Source: United Soybean Board
90+
Export markets for U.S. Soy℠
Source: United Soybean Board
4.5-to-1
Return across export market development, domestic demand-enhancing research, on-farm production research, and soybean promotion
Source: United Soybean Board
19%
Decrease in the carbon footprint of U.S. soybeans between 2015 - 2021
Source: United Soybean Board
18%
Increase in U.S. soybean exports over the last five years
Source: United Soybean Board
Beyond the Bean
Four times a year, during planting, growing, harvest, and planning, we share an inside look at the investments building demand and strengthening U.S. soybeans.
Why We Invest
Staying Ahead of Shifting Markets
U.S. Soy competes in a global market that doesn't stand still. Checkoff investments build the demand, market access, and competitive position that give farmers more stability and more options, no matter what the market brings.
Improve Production
Advance on-farm efficiency, sustainability, and performance
Strengthen Demand
Grow U.S. soybean adoption in developing, emerging, expanding, and mature markets
Stay Competitive
Meet and exceed evolving buyer requirements and expectations
Open New Markets
Expand how soy can be used across industries and applications
Success on the Farm
Real Progress on Real Soybean Farms
Through the Soy Checkoff, our nation’s farmers see better crop performance, stronger demand, and new uses for U.S. soybeans.
How We Operate
Soy Checkoff investments are split between state soybean boards and the United Soybean Board, where volunteer farmer-leaders direct funds that strengthen demand and improve on-farm resilience. USDA oversight ensures accountability, and investments support research, promotion, and education.
Farmer Leadership
Seventy-seven soybean farmers from around the U.S. come together to lead the Soy Checkoff. They guide strategy, approve funding, oversee partnerships, and hold investments accountable.
Stay Up to Date on the Soy Checkoff
The domestic and global markets for soy are always changing, and on-farm practices continue to evolve. See what the checkoff has accomplished lately.
