Corbion partners with Truterra and farmers to advance sustainable agriculture
Data-driven collaboration enables U.S. farmers to implement customized sustainability improvements in row crop production including soybean and corn.
Biobased ingredients company Corbion and Truterra, LLC, the sustainability business of Land O’Lakes and a business in scaling up private-sector conservation solutions, are partnering to support the adoption and success of sustainable agriculture practices among farmers within Corbion’s U.S. soybean supply shed. Land O'Lakes, Inc. is a member-owned cooperative with industry-leading operations that span the spectrum from agricultural production to consumer foods.
Corbion, Truterra, and Truterra's local partner Central Valley Ag (CVA) will work together with farmers in Corbion's soy sourcing area to collect crop production data, including data from Corbion-sponsored cover crop innovation trials. Leveraging Truterra's digital sustainability data platform, the Truterra Insights Engine, the farmers will use the data to establish a sustainability baseline for each field, identify improvement opportunities, and model the impact of various conservation practices for specific portions of their land. The digital platform creates a framework for continuous improvements that help protect natural resources, enhance profitability for the farmer, and create a more sustainable supply chain. The Truterra Insights Engine will also be used to track, aggregate, and report on environmental impact over time, including greenhouse gas emissions, yield, and soil health.