Quality continues to be an important soybean marketing issue. This report summarizes current knowledge on the following soybean quality topics: • Protein and oil composition of the 2003 U.S. soybean crop •The 2003 crop in historical and geographic perspective Weather conditions affecting the 2003 crop Programs by growers and U.S. processors to improve quality The data and analyses in this report are intended to assist customers in the sourcing and use of U.S. soybeans.