Roof Restoration Just The Latest Use Of Soyoil
November 29, 2021 10:28AM CST
A field of soybeans east of Columbia, Mo. (Photo by Kyle Hill, Alpha Ag Network)
Soyoil is finding its way into more products as a greener, renewable alternative to petroleum. Matt Amick, director of biofuels and new uses with Missouri Soybeans, says the state’s farmers helped to start exploring new uses with its support of biodiesel 30 years ago.
Amick says checkoff funds have provided key support by funding research.
Matt Amick of Missouri Soybeans notes the use of checkoff funds in Ohio to fund research into a soyoil-based treatment extending the life of roof shingles. That product, RoofMaxx, was recently applied to the roof of the clubhouse at the AL Gustin Golf Course on the University of Missouri campus in Columbia.
