The United Soybean Board (USB) administers programs in areas including domestic marketing, international marketing, new uses and production. U.S. soybean farmers contribute funds for these program through the National Soybean Checkoff.

Domestic marketing programs, including this Web site, focus on communication with the U.S. human food, animal feed and healthcare industries in order to help them better utilize soybeans in their businesses. In addition, Domestic marketing programs identify and support industrial uses for the soybean such as biodiesel. Research and education programs support these efforts.

International marketing seeks to build demand and create new markets across the globe for U.S. soybean exports in regions including China, Japan, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America and Europe.

American soybean farmers care about the quality of their product and they care about the environment. USB's production committee seeks to keep farmers informed about new developments in an effort to produce soybeans more efficiently and in a more sustainable manner.

New uses focus on researching and identifying new ways to utilize the soybean. One of the world's most versatile crops, soybeans are not only utilized for food and feed, but also for making plastics, fuel, ink and a multitude of other non-food products.