Quality of the 2001 Soybean Crop in the United

Over the past few years, quality has been an increasingly important soybean marketing issue. This report summarizes current knowledge on the following soybean quality topics: · Protein and oil composition of the 2001 U.S. soybean crop · The 2001 crop in historical perspective · Incentives in the U.S. market for improved quality · Factors affecting soybean quality · Quality of GM versus non-GM soybeans The data and analysis in this report are intended to assist customers in the sourcing and use of U.S. soybeans