Northern Soy Marketing

Unlocking the Knowledge of Soybean Quality.

From nutritional value to availability and quality.

Northern Soy Marketing

Learn why true protein quality is based on the presence and balance of essential amino acids.

Learn how to evaluate the natural balance and gross levels of limiting EAAs in soybeans or soybean meal.

Soybean Quality

Why Northern-Grown U.S. Soy?

Northern-grown soybeans destined for export from Pacific Northwest ports contain an overall consistent, high quality value.

Soybean Quality

Northern Soy Marketing is a farmer-led board formed by the soybean checkoff boards of South Dakota and Minnesota.

Soybean meal / Soybean Quality

U.S. soybean quality in 2025/26: What the latest data reveals for northern growers and global buyers
Submitted by Lesley WJ Nernberg, Lighthouse Agri-Solutions and Matthew Clark, FeedGuys Resources Global soybean buyers are constantly reviewing quality, reliability and risk when deciding where [...]
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Crop Update

Mixed bag for NSM directors during mostly quiet, and dry, growing season
It’s no secret that soybean growers in the Upper Midwest are at the mercy of Mother Nature. “We’re looking pretty good but, boy, we’re just hanging on by the skin [...]
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Association News

Northern Soy Marketing reelects Groth, Struck as officers
During its June board meeting, the Northern Soy Marketing (NSM) board elected officers for Fiscal Year 2027, which begins July 1. Minnesota farmer Glen Groth was [...]
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