CCD-CP-43: Sunflower for Seed

Carl Dillon, Cheryl Kaiser, Michael Vassalos | Mar. 1, 2014 (Minor Revision)

Sunflower is classified as either an oil type or a confection (non-oil) type, each with its own distinct market. Seeds from oil types are processed into vegetable oil or as meal in livestock feed. Most confection type seed is sold, with or without the hull, as snack foods. While either type can be packaged for birdseed, the confectionery type is grown in Kentucky for this purpose. Sunflowers are not recommended for oil crop production here.

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CCD-CP-29: Dry Beans

Carl Dillon, Cheryl Kaiser, Michael Vassalos | Jul. 15, 2013 (Minor Revision)

Dry beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) are beans grown to maturity and harvested for the seeds within the pods. Also referred to as field beans, dry beans are primarily grown in the U.S. for human consumption.

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CCD-CP-41: Specialty Soybeans

Carl Dillon, Cheryl Kaiser, Michael Vassalos | Mar. 19, 2013 (Minor Revision)

The first commercial use of soybean (Glycine max) was for its oil; however, this crop is now considered a valuable source of protein as well. Specialty or novel soybeans are used to produce various soyfoods of Asian origin, such as tofu, miso, soy sauce, natto, soymilk, and tempeh. Assorted health food snacks, energy foods, and cereals are also produced from specialty soybeans. Other uses include bean sprouts and soy nuts.