U.S. Identity Preserved Alliance

06/02/2026

Congratulations to Robert J. Harvey of Florida, the newest Commissioner of the Federal Maritime Commission. He was sworn in Monday for a term expiring in 2029. The USIP Alliance looks forward to working with Mr. Harvey on its transportation and shipping priorities. Read more:

Today, Monday, June 1, 2026, Mr. Robert J. Harvey of Florida was sworn in as a Commissioner of the Federal Maritime Commission. Commissioner Harvey was nominated by President Trump on September 3, 2025, to serve on the Commission for a term expiring on June 30, 2029. The United States Senate confirm...

05/29/2026

USIP Alliance's longstanding relationship with the Japan Natto Cooperative Society Federation puts U.S. identity preserved soy in the spotlight. For 15 years, the USIP Alliance and its predecessor organizations have presented an award for the best natto created with U.S. soybeans. Board Director Bob Sinner recently traveled to Japan to present the award to this year's winner, Kajinoya. Read more at the link in the comments.

05/26/2026

Planting is ahead of the five-year average and close to finished, if not fully finished, in most of our grower areas! Read more in our latest IP Crop Network report at the link in the comments.

05/21/2026

Chicago native Craig Tomera discovered a love for the outdoors early in life, leading to a 50-year career in agriculture. He now works at Grain Millers as the identity preserved crop specialist and leads our IP Marketing Action Team. Craig believes that demand for traceable, food-grade production will keep growing with better education and customer interest. Learn more about Craig and his contributions to identity preserved agriculture at the link in the comments!

05/19/2026

Our Director of Transportation & Regulatory Affairs, Gary Williams, and Competitive Shipping action team chair Jennifer Schneider of PURIS are among the panelists speaking about predicting cargo windows to avoid detention and demurrage at the AgTC Annual Meeting today in Tacoma. Jennifer discussed the impact and costs of changing ERDs as an exporter while Gary discussed proposed statutory change to OSHRA, requiring FMC to establish rules defining prohibited practices when it comes to ERDs. The event is the largest annual gathering of agriculture and forest products transportation professionals and runs through Thursday.

05/13/2026

Planting progress has been slow and steady across the Upper Midwest. Rain and a few late freezes have really threw a wrench into plans, but warmer weather is expected now. Read more on planting progress in our IP Crop Network report - link in comments.

05/12/2026

USIP Alliance Executive Director Randy Duckworth is attending the Pulses 26 conference this week in Orlando, a key event for the global pulse value chain. He's pictured here with Hector Barragan of SuDespensa (Colombia) and Brian Arnold of The DeLong Co., a USIP Alliance member. Congratulations to Brian on his recent appointment as Grain and Feed Trade Association president!

04/29/2026

Our IP Crop Network reports are back for the 2026 season! This bi-monthly report highlights growing conditions for identity preserved crops from regions around the country. While cold and rainy weather have hampered fieldwork in parts of the Upper Midwest, some areas like central and southern Minnesota have made a strong start. Check the link in the comments to read more.

04/24/2026

Find the perfect soybean for your product with the Specialty U.S. Soy Database! This interactive online catalog profiles nearly 500 U.S. soybean varieties suited for soy foods and specialty oil uses, helping food manufacturers and buyers select the right soybean varieties for their needs. Check out the database at the link in the comments.

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day from the U.S. Identity Preserved Alliance! Today, we celebrate sustainable U.S. agriculture that protects our planet. Through traceability, transparency and responsible practices, growers ensure high-quality crops while caring for the earth and future generations.