Pro-Cote Soy Polymers are designed and engineered around the protein component of soybeans, a renewable resource that is produced worldwide. Soybeans have been cultivated for over 3000 years, and are an extremely valuable international commodity. Over 100 million metric tons of soybeans are produced annually, with the USA, Brazil, Argentina and China the major producers. More than half the world’s supply comes from the USA. Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Indiana, Ohio and Missouri are the largest-producing states.

Natural Resources
§ Soybeans are an abundant, renewable resource
§ Estimated 2003-2004 world production: 200 millions tons, with one third from the United States.
§ Planted area in the United States: about 74 millions acres (3 % US surface)



Sources:
USDA, dailyfutres.com
The World of Corn, ncga.com