PORESHIELD™
INVESTING CHECKOFF DOLLARS
SIOUX FALLS APPLICATION
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ationwide, soybean checkoff programs, including the South Dakota Soybean Research and Promotion Council (SDSRPC) are working to discover new uses for soybeans to help increase demand and deliver strong ROI for farmers. One great example is the application of PoreShield on the new construction on Marion Road in Sioux Falls, SD. Weather in South Dakota creates a challenge in maintaining quality roads. That’s where soy-based PoreShield™ comes in. Unlike traditional concrete sealers that sit on the surface, Poreshield penetrates into concrete to protect against water and freeze/thaw damage. When compared to untreated concrete, PoreShield has been proven to help extend the life of concrete 5-9 times. After years of research and field trials, this groundbreaking product is now being used nationwide to protect America’s infrastructure. The demand for PoreShield keeps growing, and with it, the demand for the soybeans grown in South Dakota.
To learn more about PoreShield or other South Dakota Soybean Checkoff projects, visit our blog online at sdsoybean.org.
Each 60-pound bushel of soybeans contains approximately 12.4 pounds of soybean oil. There are 7.7 pounds of soybean oil per gallon of PoreShield™, in the form of Soy Methyl Ester. On average, PoreShield™ utilizes 200 bushels of soybeans per mile of highway joint. PoreShield™ isn’t just used in road and bridge maintenance; it has been applied on patios and walkways at universities, sidewalks, on hundreds of driveways and can be used in other construction and architectural projects including parking lots and garages, curbing, buildings, dams, and pipelines.
Fall Issue 2021
SDSL
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