By Blake Jackson
The Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council (MSMC) has entered into a patent licensing agreement with ProHarvest Seeds to broaden the development and availability of high-oleic soybean technology for farmers and industry users.
This collaboration provides ProHarvest Seeds with access to intellectual property derived from soybean breeding and research efforts funded by Missouri soybean growers.
High-oleic soybeans are valued for their enhanced oil stability and performance, making them suitable for a wide range of uses, including food production, biofuels, and industrial applications. These traits help boost the marketability of U.S. soybeans both domestically and internationally.
Under the agreement, ProHarvest Seeds will incorporate this technology into its breeding programs and seed offerings, accelerating the introduction of new high-oleic soybean varieties.
Beyond crop value, high-oleic soybeans also present advantages for livestock producers. In dairy operations, high-oleic soybean meal serves as an energy-rich feed ingredient that can support milk production while improving the fatty acid composition of feed rations.
“Missouri soybean farmers invest in research and innovation to create new opportunities and markets for soy,” said Bryan Stobaugh, director of licensing and commercialization for Missouri Soybeans.
“Licensing agreements like this help ensure that farmer-funded discoveries move beyond the research stage and into real-world applications that strengthen demand for soybeans.”
“ProHarvest Seeds is continually seeking partnerships to enhance the profitability of our customers, the SOYLEIC technology does just that,” said Randy Wilken, President, at ProHarvest Seeds.
Growing demand for high-oleic soybean oil among food manufacturers, renewable fuel producers, and industrial users continues to drive interest in these varieties, creating new value-added opportunities for farmers.
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