Current Program Highlights
WISHH Presents Importance of U.S. Soy to Research Directors
The ASA’s World Initiative for Soy in Human Health program continued its work with the private and public sector to highlight U.S. soy’s global value by participating in the Association of 1890s Research Directors (ARD) Biannual Symposium in Nashville, Tennessee.
During Soy Foods Month WISHH Recognizes U.S. Soy as A Nutritional Powerhouse for Latin America
Each April marks Soy Foods Month. April 2024 finds ASA’s World Initiative for Soy in Human Health program recognizing one of its important partnerships in Latin America. WISHH partners with Dominican Republic-based CTC Group to help deliver nutritious foods packed
WISHH Expands Aqua Aeration Trials to Nigeria
ASA’s World Initiative for Soy in Human Health program began the installation of aeration equipment for trials in Nigeria last week at two aquaculture farms. The Nebraska Soybean Board has supported WISHH’s trials in sub-Saharan Africa, which have now expanded
CAST-Cambodia Aqua Association Gains Traction
ASA/WISHH’s CAST-Cambodia project continues to lead and strengthen the aquaculture supply chain in Cambodia. CAST and the Cambodian Aquauculturist Association organized a regional fish and aquaculture business dialogue in Battambang province, Cambodia on March 13. More than 150 stakeholders, including
ASA/WISHH African Strategic Partners Highlight Trade Team in Georgia
The American Soybean Association’s World Initiative for Soy in Human Health program sponsored the participation of multiple African strategic partners to two major trade team events held in Georgia in January. Attendees from Ghana and Senegal engaged in the International
ASA/WISHH, U.S. Soy Highlight AFRAQ23 in Zambia
In November 2023, WISHH organized a 27-person delegation to partake in the World Aquaculture Society’s AFRAQ23 conference held in Lusaka, Zambia. AFRAQ23 focuses on the latest research and developmental aspects of aquaculture in Africa. The delegation, consisting of farmers, academics,
Illinois Soybean Growers Join WISHH in Cambodia
The ASA’s World Initiative for Soy in Human Health program welcomed Illinois Soybean Association farmer leaders and staff to Cambodia this week to see updates on WISHH aquaculture and feed activities. ISA came to the Southeast Asian country on January
WISHH Dispels Myths and Promotes U.S. Soy to Potential Consumers in Sri Lanka
The ASA’s World Initiative for Soy in Human Health program helped positioned the importance of U.S. soy to potential consumers in Sri Lanka on December 13th. WISHH’s work was featured at an event led by the Association of SAARC (South
USB Chair Reinforces ASA/WISHH Partnership Value
United Soybean Board Chair Steve Reinhard reinforced the value of strategic partnerships with the ASA’s World Initiative for Soy in Human Health program last month. Reinhard, a soybean grower from Ohio, spoke at WISHH’s 2023 global food security dialogue at
ASA/WISHH International Partners Star at Global Food Security Dialogue
ASA’s World Initiative for Soy in Human Health program showcased how WISHH works with international strategic partners and highlighted the role U.S. soy plays in global food security. Supported by the United Soybean Board, WISHH’s Take Action for Global Food
WISHH Food Security Dialogue Opens with Navy Admiral (ret) and Global Leaders
ASA’s World Initiative for Soy in Human Health program kicked off its Global Food Security Dialogue with U.S. Naval Academy Vice Admiral (retired) Sean Buck on Dec. 13 in Annapolis on the USNA campus. Buck’s dinner speech set the stage
WISHH’s First Conference in Kazakhstan Attracts Animal Feed Industry
ASA’s World Initiative for Soy in Human Health program hosted its first animal feed conference in Kazakhstan, which was sponsored by the Illinois Soybean Association. The conference marks an important milestone as WISHH continues its work into a key emerging
WISHH Builds Nigerian Aquaculture Through Strategic Partnerships
In Nigeria, WISHH helps train professionals at Animal Care Laboratories, a leading business that offers livestock feeds, animal diagnostics and animal health products. Although Animal Care’s primary business lies in the poultry sector, it works with over 1,000 fish farmers.
Nigeria and Cambodia Showcase WISHH’s Global Aqua Strategy
WISHH Builds Nigerian Aquaculture Through Strategic Partnerships In Nigeria, WISHH helps train professionals at Animal Care Laboratories, a leading business that offers livestock feeds, animal diagnostics and animal health products. Although Animal Care’s primary business lies in the poultry sector,
Partners Build a Trained Aquaculture Workforce in Cambodia
Cambodian fish farmers are now hiring better-trained graduates thanks to close cooperation between ASA/WISHH’s U.S. Department of Agriculture Food for Progress project, the Royal Government of Cambodia and Kansas State University. The effort includes the Royal University of Agriculture, WISHH’s
Cracking a Code for a Healthy Future
Eggs For a Healthy Future is the Theme of World Egg Day on Oct. 13, 2023 WISHH’s September poultry trainings have given 40 Ghanaian egg producers as well as U.S. soybean growers more reasons than ever to celebrate World Egg
WISHH Introduces Updated Soy Value Pyramid
The 2023 version of WISHH’s Soy Value Pyramid highlights the many opportunities for soy to generate improved nutrition as well as economic growth in the 29 countries where WISHH works in Asia, Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa. First introduced 20
WISHH & Partners Celebrate Soy Protein in Uganda
ASA’s WISHH program put soy’s benefits for health and economic growth on stage and on television in Uganda in September. Kentucky soybean grower Daniel Adams, a member of the WISHH program committee, along with WISHH Executive Director Gena Perry and
ASA/WISHH Partnerships Launch Innovation in Cambodian Aquaculture
Fish farmers and extension agents circled the latest in aquaculture innovations for Cambodia in August at an ASA World Initiative for Soy in Human Health aquaculture field day. The educational event was an aquaculture kicking-the-tires opportunity. While the attendees’ fish
Cambodia’s AgriMaster Feed Mill Sees 10-20% Sales Growth for Aqua Feed
AgriMaster General Manager Rady Chea is projecting a 10-20% increase in demand for the company’s aquaculture feeds in 2023-2024. The Cambodian feed manufacturer and WISHH strategic partner is a U.S. soybean meal buyer for its feeds that are sold throughout