Current Program Highlights
WISHH Partners to Improve Global Food Security through Increased Soy Utilization
As 2023 kicks off, ASA’s World Initiative for Soy in Human Health Program continues to partner with Edesia Nutrition – a company utilizing U.S. soy in the production of Ready to Use Supplementary Foods that are shipped widely around the
Cambodian Aquaculturist Association Meeting & Trade Show Draws 200
The Cambodian Aquaculturist Association’s third annual meeting and trade show attracted 200 participants on Dec. 8-9 in Phnom Penh. ASA/WISHH helped launch the now 900-member strong association and continues to work closely with it through the USDA-funded Commercialization of Aquaculture
ASA/WISHH Honored for Collaboration with SSGA
Specialty Soya and Grains Alliance awarded ASA’s World Initiative for Soy in Human Health Program the “Advancing SSGA” Alliance Honors Award at their annual meeting last week in Indianapolis. The award acknowledges the collaboration between WISHH and SSGA as both
ASA/WISHH Presents CAST Success in World Aquaculture Trade Show
ASA’s World Initiative for Soy in Human Health Program and the Commercialization of Aquaculture for Sustainable Trade-Cambodia Project attended a world aquaculture conference in Singapore this week. The group gathered at World Aquaculture Singapore, a major international trade show where
ASA/WISHH Hosts Aquaculture Trainings for Nigerian Producers
In preparation for World Fisheries Day on Nov. 21, ASA’s World Initiative for Soy in Human Health Program shares how it is leading aquaculture growth in sub-Saharan Africa. WISHH launched a training program for fish producers in Nigeria in October
WISHH, CAST Present Program Success and Evaluation Methods
ASA’s World Initiative for Soy in Human Health Program and the Commercialization of Aquaculture for Sustainable Trade-Cambodia Project staff presented CAST program success this week at the American Evaluation Association conference in New Orleans. This annual conference examines best practices,
WISHH, Soybean Growers Lead East Africa Trade Mission
ASA’s World Initiative for Soy in Human Health Program is in East Africa joining USDA’s agribusiness trade mission in Nairobi, Kenya, and Zanzibar, Tanzania on Oct. 31 – Nov. 4. Their participation reinforces the importance of U.S. soy protein for
ASA/WISHH Hosts Training for African Supply Chain Partners
ASA’s World Initiative for Soy in Human Health Program organized business management training for key sub-Saharan Africa partners this week. The training, which focuses on the Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) Program, includes WISHH supply chain partners representing five companies from
Joint World Food Prize Event Showcases U.S. Soy’s Commitment to Food Security
ASA’s World Initiative for Soy in Human Health Program joined a panel of U.S. soybean organization leaders in discussing their commitment to global food security as part of the 2022 Norman E. Borlaug International Dialogue in Des Moines. The Nov. 19
ASA/WISHH & USB Explain the Power of U.S. Soy Protein for Global Food Security on Agri-Pulse Webinar
ASA’s World Initiative for Soy in Human Health Program joined the United Soybean Board to participate in a webinar on U.S. soybean growers’ commitment to global food security. Titled ‘Growing New Soy Protein Markets for Global Food Security,” the webinar
WISHH & In-Country Teams Prepare for More Progress
ASA’s World Initiative for Soy in Human Health Program is leading training for in-country representatives during the week of Oct. 3 as WISHH prepares for more progress in its work in 28 countries across Asia, sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America.
ASA/WISHH Joins NASDA Panel to Discuss On-the-Ground Knowledge of Trade and Global Food Security
ASA’s World Initiative for Soy in Human Health Program joined the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture this week to update NASDA members on the linkages between trade, development, and global food security. WISHH Executive Director Gena Perry participated
WISHH & USB Share Work on Global Food Security Through Trade and Development
ASA’s World Initiative for Soy in Human Health Program lent its expertise to a panel focused on global food security. In partnership with the World Affairs Council St. Louis, “The Impact of the War in Ukraine on the World’s Agricultural Supply
ASA/WISHH Joins AgTech NEXT to Highlight U.S. Soy’s Role in A Resilient Food Future
ASA’s World Initiative for Soy in Human Health Program is partnering with the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center to participate in the annual AgTech NEXT in St. Louis on Oct. 11-13. AgTech NEXT convenes leaders who play a critical role
WISHH Joins NASDA to Showcase U.S. Soy in Trade, Development & Global Food Security
ASA’s World Initiative for Soy in Human Health Program is working with the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture to update NASDA’s leadership about U.S. Soy’s role in trade, development and global food security. With funding and support from
Join ASA/WISHH/World Affairs Council STL Program on Global Food Security
Join ASA’s World Initiative for Soy in Human Health Program for an in-person as well as virtual program hosted in partnership with the World Affairs Council St. Louis that centers on global food security. USB is supporting “The Impact of
Business Leaders from Three Continents Gain Soy Protein Insights
ASA’s World Initiative for Soy in Human Health Program’s busy summer of trade teams is in full swing. This August, food and feed leaders from three different continents visited soy production leaders in Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota. Business
USAID Announcement Reinforces U.S. Soy’s Importance in Global Food Security
U.S. Soy’s already significant role in global food security is made even more important by a historic decision by the U.S. Agency for International Development. USAID Administrator Samantha Power announced a nearly $1.3 million additional aid package to combat malnutrition
WISHH Celebrates Cambodian High School Aquaculture Learning on International Youth Day
ASA/WISHH recognizes the exciting real-world aquaculture learning at Raksmeay Sophonna High School in the Kampong Thom Province. WISHH’s collaboration with the Cambodian high school technology park supports the 2022 International Youth Day theme of “Intergenerational Solidarity” across generations for sustainable
ASA Confirms New WISHH Executive Committee
American Soybean Association President Brad Doyle has confirmed the election of ASA’s World Initiative for Soy in Human Health Program officers and committee members for the upcoming year. Officers are Roberta Simpson-Dolbeare (ASA-IL) who will serve as Chair, Morey Hill