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Soybeans
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Biodiesel: The Official Site of the National Biodiesel Board (NBB) 
 This site features consumer and trade information about biodiesel, "a domestic, renewable fuel for diesel engines derived from natural oils like soybean oil." Provides a FAQ, news, tutorials, a buying guide, fact sheets, and a searchable database of technical reports. "The NBB is the national trade association representing the biodiesel industry as the coordinating body for research and development in the US." http://www.biodiesel.org Topics: Beans, Grains, Nuts, & Seeds, Crops, Energy, Oil & Gas Last updated Nov 8, 2004 Economic Research Service Briefing Room: Soybeans and Oil Crops
Background information and trade data for soybean and oil crops such as cottonseed, sunflower seeds, and peanuts. Provides statistics on prices, exports and imports, production, and domestic use. Also features publications on trends in the soybean and oil crop markets, and links to related sites. From the Economic Research Service (ERS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). http://www.ers.usda.gov/Briefing/SoybeansOilCrops/ Topics: Agriculture, Beans, Grains, Nuts, & Seeds, Crops Last updated Oct 26, 2004 Edamame: Vegetable Soybean
Resources for growing, storing, and preparing edamame, a soybean variety that is often eaten fresh or lightly cooked rather than dried. Includes recipes, freezing instructions, and links to related resources. From Washington State University Research and Extension Center. http://vegetables.wsu.edu/edamhome.html Topics: Beans, Grains, Nuts, & Seeds, Crops Last updated Dec 11, 2007 Farm Subsidy Database
This database tracks subsidy payments to farmers in the United States. Track analysis of subsidies for major commodity crops such as corn, wheat, cotton, rice and soybean, as well as conservation payments and disaster assistance. Search by county, city, state, zip code, congressional district, and recipient's personal and business names. Browse by many access points, including top recipients, "unlikely recipients," and farm subsidies in major U.S. cities. From the Environmental Working Group. http://farm.ewg.org/farm/ Topics: Agriculture, Beans, Grains, Nuts, & Seeds, Crops Last updated Jul 11, 2007 Illinois Center for Soy Foods
This Web site provides consumer information on soy products, recipes, and brochures such as "Soymilk & Cookies" and "Snacking on Soy." Also includes information about the center's research areas and its activities in soy product development and marketing. A team effort of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, the National Soybean Research Laboratory, and other research and industry groups. http://www.soyfoodsillinois.uiuc.edu Topics: Beans, Grains, Nuts, & Seeds, Crops Last updated Oct 26, 2004 U.S. Soyfoods Directory
The intent of this site is to "promote the consumption of soyfoods throughout the world using: reliable, scientifically-based information about health benefits, taste-tested recipes that include nutritional information, and other resources for consumers," and others about "tofu, tempeh, textured soy protein," and other soybean products. Includes a description of types of soy food products, a database of soy food companies, recipes, and more. http://www.soyfoods.com Topics: Beans, Grains, Nuts, & Seeds, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Crops Last updated Oct 25, 2004 United Soybean Board (USB)
The USB "is composed of 62 farmer-directors, representing all soybean-producing states." Its site features information for the general public about "the soybean checkoff ... a program to promote U.S. soybeans at home and abroad," yield and quality, a soy products guide, brief information about soy and biodiesel, publications about soy production and uses, and more. The media section includes a photo library. http://www.unitedsoybean.org Topics: Beans, Grains, Nuts, & Seeds, Crops, Energy Last updated Oct 26, 2004 |
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