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Announcement Archives
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Visiting Research Dietitian Position at NSRL Announced(January 2012)
The National Soybean Research Laboratory seeks a 75% time, 12-month visiting academic professional staff member to provide dietetic research, training, and administrative support for programs undertaken by or supported by the National Soybean Research Laboratory and the World Initiative for Soy in Human Health (WISHH) program.
The position details and information on how to apply can be found at this University of Illinois Human Resources website: https://jobs.illinois.edu/
Nutritious Noodles in Cambodia(June 2011)
NSRL is providing technical assistance to create 1,000,000 packages of specially formulated soy-fortified noodles in Cambodia. This collaboration between NSRL, International Relief and Development (IRD) and Men Sarun Instant Noodle Factory will integrate 10% soy flour into the standard Men Sarun noodle recipe and called Mee Bompon Sokpeap, meaning “nutritious noodles.”
The noodles will be distributed in Cambodia and sold to institutional buyers in the humanitarian sector for distribution 
to their target beneficiaries. There currently exists the potential for a niche market in the humanitarian sector for protein-enriched and fortified foods, and this project will test the feasibility and acceptability of the enhanced instant noodles. The noodles will also be sampled in local markets to test the acceptability and promote the product to other potential customers.
REGISTER TODAY for NSRL and Soyatech Webinar: The World of Soy Dairy
Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at 1:00pm CST http://events.soyatech.com/webinar.php?wid=38
In this program, Nick Scates, project coordinator for the National Soybean Research Laboratory will discuss soymilk’s fast-emerging status as a highly delicious and nutritious consumer beverage. Currently,
• 25% of consumers drink soymilk regularly, and
• 84% of consumers rate soy products as healthy.
In particular, Scates will talk about trends in consumer acceptance of soymilk and address the ingredients, equipment and innovative applications for soymilk and co-products. He will also share current and future international soymilk projects, programs and microenterprise development efforts.
REGISTER HERE:
http://events.soyatech.com/webinar_registration_form.php?wid=38
Past webinars presented by NSRL are still available for viewing from the Soyatech website. Thse include:
Reaching new markets with soy, presented January 2011 by Bridget Owen
Soy and you: an introduction to soy nutrition, presented December 2011 by Stacey Krawczyk
Production
Corn and Soybean Classics(January 2012)
University of Illinois Extension is hosting its annual Corn and Soybean Classics throughout the state. Make plans to attend a meeting!
Jan. 10 2012-Mt Vernon
Jan. 11 2012-Springfield
Jan. 12 2012-Champaign
Jan. 16 2012-Bloomington
Jan. 17 2012-Malta
Jan. 18 2012-Moline
Jan. 19 2012-Quincy
Soybean Yield Challenge 2011: and the winners are.....(December 2011)
The results are in for the Illinois Soybean Association Yield Challenge contest, and are available through their website, www.ilsoy.org, but we've linked directly to the announcement HERE.Overall, the participants saw an average 6.45% increase in yield, which was a 1.25% increase over 2010's results. Congratulations to the winners!
2011 Yield Challenge Update(September 2011)
With soybean harvest well under way in many parts of the state, results of management practices applied throughout the year are finally being revealed.
Over 300 participants from 52 teams will report the yields of both standard practice plots and high yield practice plots in the coming weeks. Results will be analyzed and posted online at www.soyyieldchallenge.com at the end of the year. Watch for announcements later this fall!
2011 Yield Challenge Meetings Underway(February 2011)
Want to learn more about participating in the 2011 Yield Challenge? Attend one of the two remaining Yield Challenge meetings to hear from program participants, view results from 2010, and get information on signing up.
February 9–IHotel, Champaign, IL, 4.30 pm
February 16–Kishwaukee College Convention Center, Malta, IL, 4.30 pm
Nominate your favorite soybean varieties to be included in this year’s VIPS program!(January 2011)
One of the reasons the University of Illinois Variety Trials has the broadest selection of varieties is because Illinois soybean producers request their favorite companies and varieties to be included.
Nutrition
Webinar: Spotlighting Soybeans in Food: Challenges and Opportunities(February 2012)
Karl Weingartner, March 14, 2012
The soybean is often touted as the miracle bean, as an agricultural crop and as a food source. But did you know that you can use soy in baking, for egg or milk replacement and as a meat analog? In this program, Dr. Karl Weingartner, Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and Director of the International Soybean Program (INTSOY) for the National Soybean Research Laboratory (NSRL) will discuss soybeans status as an extremely versatile food and highly nutritious source of protein. He will discuss how the protein in soybeans compares to peanuts, beans, fish and meat.
Registration for this webinar is available through the Soyatech website HERE.
Visiting Research Dietitian Position at NSRL Announced(January 2012)
The National Soybean Research Laboratory seeks a 75% time, 12-month visiting academic professional staff member to provide dietetic research, training, and administrative support for programs undertaken by or supported by the National Soybean Research Laboratory and the World Initiative for Soy in Human Health (WISHH) program.
Applications are being accepted through February 24, 2012
The position details and information on how to apply can be found at this University of Illinois Human Resources website: https://jobs.illinois.edu/
Healthy Soy Food Options Coming to the School Lunch Line(January 2012)
The USDA has recently added more fruits, vegetables and whole grains to the
school menu for millions of school age children in the U.S. The rulings will also
allow schools to serve tofu, along with other soyfoods and soymilk. Tofu can
be included alongside already served veggie burgers, chicken-less slices on sandwiches,
edamame and soynuts in salads, sloppy joes with soy crumble and soymilk. More details about the changes is available from The Soyfoods Association of North
America News Release and these USDA links:
USDA Unveils Historic Improvements to Meals Served in America’s Schools
Final Rule:Nutrition Standards in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs
Learn About Various Soy Foods and Ingredients(September 2011)
The September issue of Today's Dietitian includes a great article on the various soy foods and soy ingredients available in many local and on-line stores. They also provide great nutrition reasons to add some soy to your menus. Of course they provide a few recipes using soy for you to try, Be sure to also check out our Soy Foods Glossary for additional food and ingredient options, and as days get shorter and weather turns cooler, we highly recommend our Game Day Chili recipe. Enjoy your soy!
Get Ready for Summer Fairs and Food Competitions(May 2011)
Summer fairs and carnivals are just around the corner! If you are looking to participate in fair food competitions - try using some our hints listed on our “Healthy Substitutions” handout.
Soyfood benefits-from the tasteful to the healthful(January 2011)
Soyfoods bring their own unique qualities to the table, including great tastes, textures, functional attributes, and healthful benefits. For an up-to-date list of how great soyfoods are for you, check out our lastest one page pdf HERE.
International
Fighting Hunger with Soy: Central America(January 2012)
NSRL has released a new YouTube Video Fighting Hunger with Soy: Central America highlighting how soy used in Central America is making a difference, with protein solutions in early childhood nutrition and school feeding programs, and microenterprise development.
2011 International Soybean Processing and Utilization Conference (ISPUC) (November 2011)
The sixth annual Soy & Grain Trade Summit and the scientific gathering International Soybean Processing and Utilization Conference (ISPUC) were held in St. Louis, MO on October 31 - November 3, 2011.Attendees from industry and academia had the opportunity to understand their scientific work with soy in the context of the global agriculture, food and animal nutrition marketplace. Speakers presented basic and applied research on topics randing from processing, health and human nutrition, new quality traites and unique soy foods, animal nutrition, and lesser-known, new and novel applications for soy.
NSRL was pleased to be host the ISPUC portion of the conference.The proceedings are available for attendees using the access password available in the Soy and Grain Trade Summit program book at Soy & Grain Trade Summit website.
International Soybean Processing and Utilization Conference (ISPUC), St. Louis MO Oct. 31-Nov. 3, 2011(May 2011)
The sixth annual Soy & Grain Trade Summit (formerly Soya & Oilseed Summit/Global Soybean & Grain Transport) and leading scientific gathering International Soybean Processing and Utilization Conference (ISPUC) will be co-located in St. Louis, Missouri on October 31 - November 3, 2011. "Partnering with Soyatech's Soy & Grain Trade Summit allows attendees from industry and academia the opportunity to understand their scientific work in the context of the global agriculture, food and animal nutrition marketplace," added ISPUC conference chair Karl Weingartner, "This exciting, combined event promises to benefit researchers and industry participants alike."
NSRL is pleased to be hosting the ISPUC portion of the conference. The e-news announcement from Soyatech can be found at the Soyatech website. For more information and registration please visit the Soy & Grain Trade Summit website.
REGISTER TODAY for NSRL and Soyatech Webinar: The World of Soy Dairy
Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at 1:00pm CST http://events.soyatech.com/webinar.php?wid=38(March 2011)
In this program, Nick Scates, project coordinator for the National Soybean Research Laboratory will discuss soymilk’s fast-emerging status as a highly delicious and nutritious consumer beverage. Currently,
• 25% of consumers drink soymilk regularly, and
• 84% of consumers rate soy products as healthy.
In particular, Scates will talk about trends in consumer acceptance of soymilk and address the ingredients, equipment and innovative applications for soymilk and co-products. He will also share current and future international soymilk projects, programs and microenterprise development efforts.
REGISTER HERE:
http://events.soyatech.com/webinar_registration_form.php?wid=38
Past webinars presented by NSRL are still available for viewing from the Soyatech website. Thse include:
Reaching new markets with soy, presented January 2011 by Bridget Owen
Soy and you: an introduction to soy nutrition, presented December 2010 by Stacey Krawczyk