THE CORN AND SOYBEAN DIGEST 2 0 0 7 SPECIAL REPORT NEWUSES SPONSORED BY: THE SOYBEAN CHECKOFF AND QUALISOY CORN AND SOYBEAN DIGEST N E W U S E S 2 0 0 7 exports to Japan were 19.6 million sorship of the Soy Biodiesel 250 is bushels. By 2005, those totals a great opportunity to promote soared to 114.6 million bushels, the use of biodiesel.” with an additional 17.4 million With two new plant openings in bushels of soybean meal, for a 2006, Iowa is the nation’s top pro- total of 132 million bushels. ducer of biodiesel, and the state’s Today, soybean exported to Japan soy biodiesel production capacity SOY MILESTONES are popular for cooking oil, as a is on track to increase 10-fold over INNOVATIVE, VALUE-ADDED NEW USES FOR SOY HAVE COME A LONG WAY IN THE LAST TWO DECADES. high protein animal feed, and are the next few years to more than also widely consumed in a variety 300 million gallons per year. of traditional Japanese foods. To further promote the benefits Additionally, soybean oil’s clarity can ensure fuel quality and success- Overall, U.S. soy exporters of biodiesel, ISA also partnered gives soy ink bright colors, a longer fully manage blends to deal with capped off 2006 with combined with the American Lung Associa- usage life than traditional ink and the region’s weather extremes.” Bio- soybean and soybean meal exports tion of Iowa to sponsor an essay an ink that offers less rub-off from diesel blends vary from B2 (2% reaching 1.2 billion bushels – the contest for sixth, seventh and eighth newsprint. As a result, today more biodiesel, 98% petroleum) to B100. highest amount ever, representing grade students. The students wrote than one-third of all daily newspa- At a special Department of Ener- 41% of U.S. production. China was 250-word essays that answered the pers and over 90% of all newspa- gy Clean Cities Workshop held last again the top export market, with question, “How does biodiesel im- pers use soy-based ink. summer in Jackson, WY, a news much of the soybean meal exports prove the environment?” Future applications of soy ink in- conference recognized the success- used for the burgeoning aquacul- Similarly, the Nebraska Soybean clude sheet-fed inks, heat-set inks, ful use of soy biodiesel and other ture market. Board partners with FFA students cold-set inks, business-form inks biobased products in Yellowstone, in its state to portray the positive and flexographic ink. Checkoff- Grand Teton and other national message of soy biodiesel to school 2007 AND BEYOND sponsored research is also continu- parks. USB director and Lyons, NE, districts and help convince them ing on the use of soy ink for toner soybean farmer Chuck Myers says, The road ahead appears to be to use 20% soy biodiesel in their cartridges and for ballpoint pens. “Yellowstone and Grand Teton Park positive for the soy industry, espe- school bus fleets. Celebrating 10 years of biodiesel. are perfect examples of well-tested, cially with potential for biodiesel. practical uses for soy biodiesel One economic analysis projects 10 YEARS AT YELLOWSTONE blends year-round.” biodiesel’s continued growth will Last summer, Yellowstone Na- Also showcased at the event were add $24 billion dollars to the U.S. THE WAR ON TRANS FAT he year 2007 marks several sig- tiveness and energy efficient appeal. tional Park marked its 10th anni- soy products with which the Grand economy by 2015. The study also nificant accomplishments for During the past year, several versary of successfully using soy Teton park staff has taken on an shows that foreign oil dependence nother significant milestone that Tnew uses of soybeans – com- manufacturers introduced 22 new, biodiesel and other soy-based bio- “early adopter” role. Products being is expected to decrease by keeping Awill likely increase future use memorating the anniversary of sev- industrial soy-based products to the products in the park. Since 1990, used include soy cleaners, lubri- $13.6 billion in the U.S. that would and value of soy products is the eral products and celebrating the market – indicating there are still the soybean checkoff has sponsored cants, solvents and hydraulic fluids. have otherwise been spent abroad. continued war on trans fat. Through- bright future for many more. many soy innovations yet to be research, development and promo- Continued campaigns by the soy- out 2006, restaurants like Kentucky Through extensive research – tapped. (See the complete list of tion of soy biodiesel, and Yellow- bean industry are helping biodiesel Fried Chicken announced that they FIVE DECADES OF much of it supported by soybean these products on page 27). stone represented the first national find favor with consumers as well were making the switch away from checkoff funding – over 40 different Todd Allen, United Soybean park to test the new technology. EXPORTS TO JAPAN as helping encourage availability of trans fat to cooking with healthier, categories of soy-based products Board’s (USB) New Uses Commit- The park boasts over 300 pieces In 2006, the U.S. soybean indus- biofuels. As one example, last Sep- low-linolenic soybean oil. Kellogg ranging from beauty lotions to plas- tee Chair and a soybean farmer of machinery operating on soy bio- try commemorated 50 years of soy tember the Iowa Soybean Associa- Company made a similar decision tics, adhesives and biodiesel are from West Memphis, AR, calls the diesel – the centerpieces being the exports to Japan via a partnership tion (ISA) partnered with the Iowa in 2005. The year culminated in now available to consumers. development of these new industri- park’s well-known yellow tour buses created in 1956 called the Japanese Speedway in Newton, IA, to spon- December with New York City Soy-based products have earned al soy-based products for the mar- and a 1995 Dodge pickup that has American Soybean Institute. sor the Soy Biodiesel 250. becoming the first city in the nation acclaim in the marketplace for their ket “vital to building new demand been running on 100% biodiesel for When the trade relationship be- John Askew, president of the ISA to ban trans fat at all restaurants. environmental attributes, cost-effec- for soybeans.” over 10 years and 181,000 miles. gan five decades ago, total U.S. soy board of directors says, “Our spon- Here, we take a look back at the This is an important accomplish- Low-lin soy oil requires little or no milestones already achieved with ment, because at an elevation of hydrogenation – the process that NEW USES 2007 new uses for soy and then glance 6,241 ft., the mountainous region creates trans fats – so the use of at the potential ahead. surrounding the park experiences oil derived from these soybean INSIDE: extreme weather throughout the varieties reduces or eliminates year. The long-standing use of soy trans fats in food products. SOY INK TURNS 20 SOY MILESTONES p.2 biodiesel in the harsh climates of Since 1987 the soybean checkoff Yellowstone and the adjacent Grand The soybean checkoff continues TEMPTING CONSUMER TASTES p.6 has offered research support for the Teton National Park show that re- working with partners to ensure that development of soy ink in the U.S. newable fuel can be as effective as the soybean industry can provide VALUE FOR VEHICLES p.8 Twenty years later, soy ink is one of conventional diesel fuel, even in sufficient supply of low-lin soybeans the industry’s best success stories. Ini- cold climates. to meet the growing demand of the FROM THE FARM FOR THE FARM p.10 tially, rising petroleum prices in the Jim Evanoff, environmental man- food industry. In 2007, estimates are for more than 2.5 million acres SOY SOLUTIONS p.11 1970s brought awareness of soy ink, ager with Yellowstone National and the environmental friendliness of Park, says, “The key to successful planted to low-lin soybeans. ■ the product. And continued high pe- use of biodiesel is working with a Ten years and 181,000 miles on 100% biodiesel. NEW USES COVER PHOTO: KATE ROYER troleum prices have kept it popular. knowledgeable fuel supplier who 2 cornandsoybeandigest.com NEW USES 2007 cornandsoybeandigest.com NEW USES 2007 3 CORN AND SOYBEAN DIGEST N E W U S E S 2 0 0 7 TEMPTING CONSUMER TASTES SOYFOOD COOKING CONTESTS AND RECIPE recipes,” she says. that promote soy as well. such as chocolate soy brownies. Cash prizes are awarded in Nine-year-old Kiera Leddy of Adapting a favorite recipe to in- SOFTER SIDE OF SOY IDEAS TEMPT CONSUMERSʼ TASTE BUDS. the South Dakota contest for win- Milbank, SD, made a soy smoothie clude soy can be as easy as substi- ning recipes in different meal cate- for the competition. It was the first tuting one-fourth cup of soy flour oy is also gaining consumer gories, including the “most creative time she and her family tried soy- for every cup of flour in cookies Sattention by showing its softer use of soy.” Last year’s winning milk and they concluded, “It tastes and quick breads, or using one- side – think t-shirts and teddy recipes included: a banana bread pretty good half peanut bears. Thatʼs right, soy-based made with soy peanut butter, sweet and it’s good butter and fabrics are bringing consumers and sour meatballs made with tofu for you,” says one-half soy- these eco-friendly products. and a creamy vegetable salad that Kiera’s mom nut butter included soymilk, edamame and Krecia. for recipes Soysilk Pals are stuffed animals roasted soynuts.