Current Program Highlights
ASA/WISHH’s FEEDing Pakistan Project: A Foundation to Food Security
In a new video, Shafaq Fatima, Ph.D., looks back on ASA/WISHH’s FEEDing Pakistan Aquaculture project and how it also pushed career development for women in the country, supported the long-term development of the aquaculture industry in Pakistan, and furthered demand
ASA/WISHH Updates USDA on Ghanaian Successes
Farmer leaders participating in ASA’s World Initiative for Soy in Human Health program delegation briefed USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service in Accra, Ghana this month. The soybean growers from Illinois, Iowa, and Kansas presented FAS representatives with updates of WISHH’s activities
WISHH, Flosell Celebrate Milestones in Ghana
Farmer leaders representing the ASA’s World Initiative for Soy in Human Health program celebrated the success of WISHH’s long-term collaboration with strategic partner Flosell Farms this week as it toured its aquaculture facilities in Sogakope, Ghana. Soybean growers from Illinois,
WISHH Panel Stars at Nigeria: Now Conference
This week, the ASA’s World Initiative for Soy in Human Health Program sponsored the participation of Nigerian strategic partners at the annual Nigeria: Now Conference in Lagos. WISHH led a panel discussion, Partnering with US SOY to Tackle Food and
WISHH Shares U.S. Soy’s Value with Global Food Security Organizations
U.S. soybean growers joined ASA/WISHH in presenting the power of U.S. soy protein for both human foods and animal feeds during May meetings with all three Rome-based food agencies as well as the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Agencies
WISHH, North Dakota Soybean Welcome Cambodian Business Leaders on Trade Trip to U.S.
The ASA’s World Initiative for Soy in Human Health program welcomed Cambodia business leaders for the Essential Amino Acid Short Course with the Northern Crops Institute last week. The course provided a comprehensive overview of the soy industry in the
WISHH Presents Work at International Food Aid Showcase
The ASA’s World Initiative for Soy in Human Health program sponsored and participated in the International Food Aid Showcase at the United States Department of Agriculture on May 2nd. WISHH Executive Director Gena Perry and New Business Development Director Mike
U.S. Soy Flour Plays a Key Role in Global Food Security
Building on ASA/WISHH’s United Soybean Board sponsored global food security dialogue, WISHH strategic partners Tiger Soy and Edesia Nutrition explain why U.S. soy packs the necessary protein for life-saving food packets across the world.
WISHH to Participate in its Largest Regional Food Conference in Latin America
The ASA’s World Initiative for Soy in Human Health program brings its message of improving food security through trade and development to the largest regional food conference in Central America and the Caribbean this spring. With support from the United
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