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Membership

NOPA is the only trade association solely dedicated to advocating for the U.S. soybean and softseed crush industry. Membership provides exclusive access to market intelligence, industry expertise, frameworks, and strategic networking opportunities to help members to navigate evolving market dynamics and regulatory developments.

MONTHLY U.S. CRUSH REPORTS

  • NOPA’s monthly crush reports are the leading source of market intelligence on U.S. soybean crush volumes and oil stocks, providing current and historical month-over-month and year-over-year data

NOPA TRADING RULES

  • The NOPA Trading Rules serve as the industry standard for negotiating and executing domestic and export transactions related to soybean meal and oil, aiding consistency, transparency, and commercial marketplace efficiency

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS & PUBLIC RELATIONS

  • NOPA serves as the unified voice of the U.S. crush industry by building relationships and engaging with key policymakers, agency officials, and the public to broaden understanding of industry priorities and economic importance
  • NOPA equips officials with the knowledge and resources needed to support well-informed policy decisions regarding biofuels, trade, food/nutrition and agricultural markets

EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES

  • NOPA’s Emerging Leaders program is a talent-development initiative designed for high-potential, rising professionals in the soybean and softseed processing industry. The program aims to build leadership skills, strengthening the sector’s long-term talent pipeline
  • NOPA works with members to coordinate educational facility tours with Members of Congress and staff to promote greater understanding of the industry

INDUSTRY NETWORKING

  • In-person meetings provide unique opportunities to build relationships, exchange insights, and engage with like-minded industry professionals in a non-competitive environment

OTHER BENEFITS

  • High-level analysis on legislative and regulatory developments poised to impact the U.S. crush industry
  • Policy newsletters and action alerts
  • Access to key legal and subject matter experts on biofuels, trade, food/nutrition, and regulatory affairs
  • Opportunities to engage directly with high-ranking policymakers and agency officials