Soybean industry, education, business and government leaders from the area and around the state were on hand with the Ohio Soybean Council to sign a memorandum of understanding with Shawnee State University for the expansion of Airable Research Lab. By Joel Penhorwood, Ohio Ag Net A major investment in agricultural research is taking shape in southern Ohio. With $1 million dedicated to renovating and expanding Shawnee State University’s Advanced Manufacturing Center, Airable

Barry McGraw, founder, Airable Research Lab; Steve Pitstick, chair of government relations and former chairman of the ISA; and Todd Main, director of market development for the ISA. | Source: Illinois Soybean Association CHICAGO — The Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) has opened its soy innovation center in Chicago. The new center was created to support and spur the state of Illinois’ goal to be a national leader in sustainable technology and innovation through the commercia

U.S. Soy has found a new use as a biobased oil for chainsaws. Through a research and development investment from the soy checkoff program, U.S. soybean farmers partnered with DEWALT and Dynamic Green Products to create DEWALT’s soy-based Bar & Chain Biodegradable Oil. This environmentally friendly product is now available at Home Depot stores nationwide. It can also be found online on platforms like Bomgaars, Mac Tools, Grainger, and Amazon, making it easily accessible for co