Today, however, as consumers have begun giving credence to scientific data indicating the importance of quality protein in the diet, the marketplace for all proteins is expanding. Soy, milk, casein and rice protein have defined roles in the market, especially since consumers with food allergies and other health concerns are aware of the potential health benefits of protein. Protein is certainly an essential part of any healthy, active lifestyle, but you re starting to see protein move into...

And the Food and Drug Administration has approved a health claim for soy: Eating 25 grams a day of soy protein, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, can lower your risk of heart disease. There s a wide array of food products containing soy these days. She says you can find everything from soy meat alternatives to dairy alternatives, including frozen desserts. Many studies point to other potential health benefits of soy foods. April is "soy foods month. Feature Programs &...

Soybean acreage is expected to be down 8.4 million acres, and spring wheat acreage is projected to decline by 1.1 million acres. Corn for ethanol production is expected to surge by at least 65 percent for the 2007 corn crop compared to last year's crop, Hurt said. This expected surge caused corn prices to be very high during the winter, which led producers to increase acreage to meet the growing demand, he said. The huge drop in soybean acreage will reduce this year's national crop to 2.7...

Soy products are often marketed specifically to women in part because of scientific evidence gathered over fifteen years suggesting that soy may be helpful for conditions and diseases associated with menopause, including hot flashes, vaginal dryness, night sweats, and mood swings. Soy products are often marketed specifically to women in part because of scientific evidence gathered over fifteen years suggesting that soy may be helpful for conditions and diseases associated with menopause,...

April 30, 2007 MEDICAL MONDAY: Soy Milk a Healthy Alternative By Craig Hammond Findings from a study appearing in a recent issue of the American Journal of Epidemiology (AJE), suggest there's a link between consumption of large (I repeat, large) amounts of dairy products and Parkinson's Disease in men -- but men only. April 30, 2007 MEDICAL MONDAY: Soy Milk a Healthy Alternative By Craig Hammond Findings from a study appearing in a recent issue of the American Journal of Epidemiology...

Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday it would look for melamine contamination in imported wheat gluten, corn gluten, corn meal, soy protein, rice bran and rice protein, used in manufactured food for humans and livestock. Rice protein tainted with melamine was also found in pet foods from at least five manufacturers who obtained the protein from one supplier, U. The agency said on a call with reporters late Tuesday that it had no intention of banning imports of wheat gluten, rice...

Analysts were estimating crop-ending stocks of Soybeans to be 377 million bushels, but according the USDA, that level was down considerably at 320 million bushels while global demand for Soybeans is now estimated to rise 2 percent. Heavy fund buying, along with strong gains in the neighboring CBOT corn and wheat markets, contributed to the bullish tone of the session, traders said. USDA lowers soybean stock forecast, futures market rose to record level. The USDA had earlier said that the...

At the end of the 2007 harvest, Brazil will harvest fewer acres of soybeans than a year ago, but will bring in a larger crop. Argentina's soybean crop is not much smaller, at 45. Brazil's harvested acreage is down 6 percent from a year ago, but the average yield of 41. Markus encourages crop farmers and livestock producers to pay attention to the market and make grain sales or purchase feedstuffs when prices are attractive. Argentina is also harvesting a record corn crop at 22 million...

Soybean leaves show various amounts of soybean rust. On March 8, he says an independent crop consultant brought in two baggies, one containing seeds and pods and one with parts of a dead soybean leaf. Experts say the recent confirmation of soybean rust in Iowa in 2006 should serve as a reminder that the fungus can happen in Iowa. While experts were able to confirm rust on the soybean leaves when they were dead, Tylka says it is more important to look for signs of the disease earlier. If...