Bean Brief: Happy National Soyfoods Month!

The Bean Brief

April 2019

It's National Soyfoods Month

April is National Soyfoods Month. This month, the Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board is highlighting the many uses of soy in your everyday meals. Listed below are just a few facts to encourage you to use more soy:

Health Benefits of Soy

Soy foods are nutrient rich with no cholesterol, packed with protein, low in saturated fat and contain all essential amino acids to keep your body running properly.

Vegetable Oil = Soybean Oil

Soybeans are the first ingredient listed on a vegetable oil label. Soybean oil is low in saturated fat, contains no trans-fat and is high in good fats (polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats). Try using soybean oil to fry your chicken or to pan sear your favorite fish.

Your Daily Dosage

Consuming 2 to 3 servings of soyfoods on a daily basis can reduce your risk of heart disease, help you manage your weight or diabetes, prevent certain cancers and more.

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Research Archives: Battling the Redbanded Stink Bugs

Prior to the 2017 growing season, the Redbanded Stink Bug made an appearance in Arkansas soybean fields in 2011 and 2012 but had a hard time making a comeback in the years that followed. However, the two mild winters before producers started planting in 2017 created the perfect climate for the destructive pest to return.

In this throwback Field to Film: Featured Research video, Dr. Gus Lorenz explains his research and tips on battling this pest. Check out the video below.

Field to Film: Featured Research | Battling Redbanded Stink Bugs

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Zach Steinmetz: Sales Agronomist

Field to Film: Career Snapshots | Sales Agronomist

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Zach started gaining agriculture experience as an intern for a private consultant before graduating from college. He currently uses his business knowledge and passion for agriculture to help farmers make the best decisions on products for their operation.

As a sales agronomist for Local Seed Company in Stuttgart, Arkansas, Zach informs farmers in Memphis and East Arkansas about the products and resources they need to get the best yield on their crops and be profitable.

Crispy Southern Fried Chicken

Ingredients

4 cups soybean oil

1 cup buttermilk

1 whole chicken

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 1⁄2 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1⁄2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Heat soybean oil to 350° F.

Place buttermilk in a bowl.

Place flour in separate bowl.

Cut chicken into pieces.

Dip chicken pieces in buttermilk and season.

Coat with flour completely.

Fry chicken until golden, turning as needed, 10 to 15 minutes.

Remove when thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken registers 165° F. Drain on paper towels.

Source: Soy Connection

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