Non-GMO soybean output holds steady in US

produced under contract. Non-GMO soy food beans production represents 2% of all soybeans produced in the United States, nearly unchanged from 2024, according to the USSEC report that expands on USDA data to provide a clearer picture of non-GMO soybean acreage nationwide. With the Chicago Board of Trade soybean prices holding around $10 per bushel, soy food beans production has become an increasingly attractive option for growers looking to boost profitability, the USSEC said. For those farmers growing non-GMO soybeans under contract, their share of non-GMO acres dedicated to soy food beans increased from 65% in 2024 to 67% in 2025, the report said. “These insights into the non-GMO soybean market help USSEC members and US soy customers understand production trends,” said Will McNair, director, USSEC Soy Foods, Oil and Global Team Development. “They can also inform efforts to increase the supply of non-GMO soybeans raised for soy food production. I encourage all those involved in ...