It's Soy-prisingly
Everywhere!

1,000+ Uses of Soy

From the food on your plate

to the products you use every day,

soybeans play a vital role in enhancing our lives.

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How Many Soy Uses Do You Know?

Test your knowledge with our fun soy quiz!

GoodYear® Tire in a lush green soybean field.
Vector illustration of a soybean pod and a blue question mark box with rounded corners.

SOY USE #618

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From field to interstate, soy drives performance.

Soybean oil enhances tires’ performance, improving flexibility and traction year-round.

Discover the 1,000+ Surprising Uses of Soybeans

Honey glazed tofu on a bed of rice and broccoli

Whether you’re savoring your favorite meal, fueling sustainability, or discovering innovative uses, soy is at the heart of it all.

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Lubricant made from soy, running on a piece of machinery
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Uncover the Surprising Impact of Soy

Soybeans are everywhere—even in places you’d never expect. In our latest commercial, we take you on a journey to uncover a glimpse into the 1,000+ uses of soy that impact your daily life. From fueling your car with soy-based diesel to your kid's favorite after-school snack, soy plays a crucial role in making products more sustainable, efficient, and long-lasting.

Hit play and see how one small bean makes a big impact—in your home, on the road, and in products you use every day.

335,000 Tons
Callie Williams feeding a carrot to a cow

SOY USE #762

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335,000 tons of soybean meal feed SD livestock annually. Soybean meal provides essential protein and nutrients cattle need to grow strong and stay healthy.

SOY USE #567

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That paint? It’s soy-based. Soy oil replaces harsh chemicals, making paint safer and cleaner for your home.

SOY USE #821

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a stack of pancakes with blueberries on top placed on a tray with coffee and silverware

Vegetable oil is soybean oil. Soybeans are the primary source of vegetable oil in the U.S.

SOY USE #954

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a woman in a robe's hands holding a skin cream

Soy is redefining clean beauty. Soy helps hydrate, smooth, and brighten while naturally supporting healthy, radiant skin.

multiple fish swimming in a body of water

SOY USE #912

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Soy feeds aquaculture and the planet. Soybean meal provides high-quality protein that helps fish grow naturally and remain strong and healthy.

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A farmer filling up his tractor with soy biodiesel.

SOY USE #745

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Soybeans are used to make clean fuel.

Generating better fuel economy than other types of diesel fuel.

SOY USE #652

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Soybean meal feeds South Dakota’s dairy, swine, poultry, and aquaculture.

SOY USE #468

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a hand dunking an oreo in a glass of milk with a plate of oreos next to it

Soybeans make this dunk tastier. Soy helps create that smooth, creamy filling and perfect cookie crunch.

SOY USE #954

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Soy wax crayons

One acre of soybeans can produce 82,368 crayons.

Soy Wax Candles

SOY USE #468

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Soy wax is a 100% renewable resource.

Text: Renewable Resource
a fireman using soy foam out of a hose

SOY USE #924

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Soyfoam: A safer way to fight fires. Free of forever chemicals and no detectable fluorine.

Truck spraying soy-based asphalt sealant in the badlands of South Dakota.

SOY USE #573

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Soybean asphalt sealant makes roads stronger. Preventing asphalt from breaking down over time.

Soy-based turf at South Dakota State University in Brookings, SD.

SOY USE #762

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This field runs on soy-backed turf. Soy-based materials replace petroleum, helping turf perform better with less environmental impact.

A giant stack of soybeans on a pallet.

Soy-prisingly Everywhere

Soy is woven into our everyday lives in more ways than you might expect. From the food we eat to the products we rely on, its impact is everywhere. Want to dive deeper? Check out the blogs below to explore even more surprising ways soy plays a role in your world.