U.S. Soy’s Journey to the Pacific Northwest

The Pacific Northwest (PNW) is the second leading soybean export launching point for international customers. A robust transportation infrastructure allows soybeans grown throughout the U.S. to travel to the PNW to fulfill the growing demand for soy in Asian countries. Currently, 23 percent of soybean exports are leaving from regions in the PNW, exposing the need for increased connectivity. As part of a virtual farm tour, attendees of the Aug. 24 – 27, 2020 virtual U.S. Soy Global Trade Exchange & Specialty Grains Conference followed the journey of U.S. soybeans from field to export terminal, hearing from those involved in each step along the way.