Benson Hill Seeds Division has developed an ultra-high protein soybean variety using their patented CropOS™ platform that does not involve genetic modification.

David Iverson, a United Soybean Board coordinator and a farmer in South Dakota, stated “While soybean yields have improved over the past decades, protein levels have fallen.”  He added, “These ultra-high protein varieties demonstrate how we can work together using soy checkoff investments to improve protein content for end-users.”  The product will be marketed as non-GMO suitable for incorporation in both animal diets and human foods.

In a September 13th release, Benson Hill Inc. announced acquisition of a soybean crushing plant from Rose Acre Farms. Bruce Bennett, President, for Ingredients at Benson Hill at the time stated, "the acquisition of the Rose Acre Farm soybean crushing facility represents an important next step in the execution of our playbook for growth".  Benson Hill is promoting ultra-high protein soybeans and has contracted to extend acreage for the 2022- growing season.