Page 12 2025 Fall Farm Outlook Lincoln Daily News Oct 2025 Hoerbert remains optimistic about the crop’s future. “It’ll continue to grow,” he said. “They keep finding new uses for both corn and soybeans. They’ll keep finding new ways to use it. We keep producing more all the time too.” An April 2025 press release from The Soy Hopper highlighted the role soybean oil continues to play in American diets and industry. The United Soybean Board emphasized the “essential role of soybean oil in American diets,” crediting decades of research supporting its health benefits. Researchers at Soy Nutrition Institute Global and other organizations continue to highlight how seed oils like soybean oil — high in unsaturated fatty acids — can offer significant health benefits, including reduced cholesterol levels and a lower risk of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. In fact, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a qualified health claim for soybean oil, stating that consuming about one and a half tablespoons of soybean oil per day, which contains unsaturated fat, may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. These findings are supported by peer-reviewed studies published in journals like the British Journal of Nutrition and Nutrition Today, which reaffirm soy’s positive impact on human health. Dr. Mark Messina, director of nutrition science and research for Soy Nutrition Institute Global, explained in the release that “these oils not only contribute to lowering cholesterol levels but also play a crucial role in the reduction of chronic diseases when included in a balanced diet.” He emphasized that the evidence underscores the importance of heart-healthy eating patterns and that soy oil’s nutritional profile makes it an integral part of that effort. For many farmers, however, health research and industry trends can feel distant compared to the day-to-day realities of crop cycles, soil management, and market prices. Yet those scientific developments help shape the longterm stability of the industry. As misinformation about seed oils has spread online, organizations like the Soy Checkoff and Soy Nutrition Institute Global have made efforts to “set the record straight” by ensuring consumers understand the decades of science behind soybean oil’s benefits. “Together with our partners, we’re working to reclaim the narrative around seed oils
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