Minnesota governor Tim Walz declared this week Soybean Week to highlight the critical role soybean farmers play in Minnesota’s economy and the growing challenges they face from federal trade policy. mn.gov/governor/newsr…

The Illinois Soybean Association is a long-time supporter of SSGA initiatives, such as the High Quality Specialty Grains program which streamlines the phytosanitary certificate process for exporters of identity preserved soy & grains. Here's more from Bryan Severs: ilsoy.org/specialty-soya…

Tokyo will host the Soy Milk Festival this weekend, a celebration to learn about, taste and enjoy soy milk! The event website showcases some of the unique ways soy milk will be featured in foods beyond just drinking: tounyufes.jp

The lifeblood of the fork to farm process, farmers are busy harvesting this year's crop on National Farmer's Day. On behalf of SSGA and U.S. Identity Preserved, thank you, farmers!

Despite the U.S. government shutdown pausing USDA reports, our farmer and industry contacts from Minnesota, North Dakota, Wisconsin and Michigan provided great harvest updates for this week's IP Crop Network report! soyagrainsalliance.org/2025/10/14/ip-…

On Tuesday, U.S. tariffs on Chinese-built and owned vessels took effect, reshaping global maritime logistics. Our Director of Transportation & Regulatory Affairs Gary Williams breaks down the changes: soyagrainsalliance.org/2025/10/14/sec…

SSGA staff Shane Frederick & board directer Bob Sinner accompanied Northern Crops Institute food tech Edil Vidal Torres on a learning mission in Japan. She learned manufacturing practices from various companies – all customers of SSGA members who supply IP soybeans. soyagrainsalliance.org/2025/10/28/ssg…

Harvest season is coming to a close across the Upper Midwest with farmers working hard to finish harvest before snow falls. Thank you to our contacts from North Dakota, Wisconsin and Michigan for their reports this week: soyagrainsalliance.org/2025/10/28/ip-…

Thanks to Friederichs Seed, CFT Corporation & WeFARM Organics for renewing their SSGA memberships! Need to renew your membership? Or interested in joining the business association producing, processing & shipping U.S. Identity Preserved crops? Learn more: soyagrainsalliance.org/ssga-membershi…

🎉 The Identity Preserved International Summit is BACK! 🌍 Join us in Vietnam from March 22-24, 2026! Connect with Identity Preserved crop industry leaders & global partners. Stay updated at lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/VpbMumu/IPS… or visit usipsummit.com.

Some parts of the Midwest recently received their first snowfall. Luckily, most farmers have finished harvest and have avoided harvesting in snow. Read more in our final IP Crop Network report of the season! soyagrainsalliance.org/2025/11/11/ip-…

Gary Williams attended and spoke at the Hwy H2O Conference in Toronto to learn and connect with St. Lawrence Seaway (SLS) stakeholders. He discussed SSGA's SLS trade revitalization program and opportunities for shipping U.S. Identity Preserved crops on the Great Lakes.

Happy Thanksgiving! We're thankful for the many hands behind our meal - from the turkey consuming soy meal, to the stuffing or bread with rye, sorghum, buckwheat or other specialty grains, your Thanksgiving meal has many ingredients that could be from identity preserved crops!

Registration will open soon for the Identity Preserved International Summit. Plan to join us in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam on March 22-24 to discover the value of U.S. Identity Preserved agriculture!

Transportation Go! brings together the people who shape ag logistics—growers, shippers, exporters and policymakers. Ready to join the conversation? Grab your spot at transportationgo.com!

SSGA held their board meeting yesterday and are connecting with partners at soy industry meetings this week. Board member Chuck Kunisch shared insights on soy food & oil markets at the USSEC board meeting and USSEC CEO Jim Sutter shared joint efforts between the organizations.

Congress is expected to approve Federal Maritime Commission nominations of Laura Dibella and Robert Harvey by month's end. SSGA values the efforts and accessibility of previous FMC commissioners and looks forward to meeting the new commissioners on our D.C. trip in February.

Registration is open for the Identity Preserved International Summit! Join us in Ho Chi Minh City March 22-24 for discussions on identity preserved soy & specialty grains. Ideal for food manufacturers, importers, exporters, growers & more! Register: usipsummit.com/attendee-regis…

Patrick Fuchs, Chairman of the Surface Transportation Board, is confirmed to speak at Transportation Go! to address STB and freight rail priorities. Plan to join us April 8-9 in Chicago and register by Dec. 31 for a free gift: transportationgo.com/register-now/

May your holidays be bountiful, your days bright and your plans for 2026 sprout with promise. Happy Holidays!