Powering Animal Nutrition and Partnerships: U.S. Soy at Americas COOPCON25

Jul 10, 2025

The Challenge: A Shifting Landscape in Global Animal Production

Latin America and the Caribbean remain essential growth regions for U.S. Soy. Yet, as geopolitical shifts, feed cost volatility, and evolving sustainability expectations reshape the industry, regional leaders face a shared challenge: how to build smarter, more resilient animal nutrition strategies that deliver both performance and long-term value.

That’s why USSEC brought its full force to Cancun this June hosting the 2025 Americas Agricultural Cooperators Conference (COOPCON25), the organization’s largest event in the region. With more than 130 attendees including senior executives from animal feed, poultry, swine, and aquaculture companies, U.S. Soy farmers, and allied organizations like the U.S. Grains Council and USDA FAS—the event focused on forging deeper partnerships and providing actionable insights.

The Insight: Consistency, Quality, and Trust Win in Animal Nutrition
Dr. Tom D’Alfonso of USSEC’s animal nutrition team presented a clear message to attendees:

U.S. Soy delivers superior nutrition for your animals.
U.S. Soy maximizes your business value through quality and consistency.
U.S. Soy measurably reduces your environmental footprint.

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Video: Summer Crop Scouting MN Farm!

Crop scouting is a vital part of Integrated Pest Management (IPM), helping identify pests, optimize input use, and protect yields. Scouts act as the grower’s field observers, offering timely insights.

In this webinar, Liz Gartman, UW–Madison Extension regional crops educator, provides an introduction to crop scouting, covering everything from pre-field preparation to in-field tools, resources, and best practices.

Preparation includes understanding field history, gathering tools, and setting communication expectations. In the field, scouts assess plant health, pest presence, and environmental stress using systematic patterns. Accurate documentation and clear reporting are essential. Tools like soil surveys, weather data, and pest calendars support decision-making. Ultimately, crop scouting builds trust, supports sustainability, and ensures informed, timely responses to field conditions.