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Dairy Demand Benefits from Protein Trend

Published June 24, 2026

Consumer interest in protein-rich foods continues to drive dairy demand, according to Land O'Lakes Dairy Foods President Heather Anfang. “Dairy is a terrific source of protein,” said Anfang. “As we see GLP-1s growing in usage in the United States and internationally,…

A Go for Dry Beans and Early Soybeans

Published September 18, 2025

Dry edible beans were being harvested in northwest Minnesota before this past week's rain. CHS Ag Services Sales Agronomist Brian Oachs expects growers to venture into soybeans this week. "Some of the earliest in and earliest maturities are getting right…

Eastern Colorado Wheat Yields Hold, Quality Disappoints

Published July 15, 2025

Kansas-based Bebermeyer Farms is finishing up the winter wheat harvest in eastern Colorado. Owner Tedd Bebermeyer says the harvest was successful despite some rainfall. "It went pretty quickly and had decent yields right in the 40 to 45 bushels per…

NPPC Warns of Risks in New Dietary Guidelines

Published February 14, 2025

The National Pork Producers Council is pushing back against the new dietary guidelines report that recommends reducing meat consumption in favor of plant-based proteins. “That would be things like beans, lentils, and peas," said Dr. Ashley Johnson, food policy director,…

A Quality Kansas Winter Wheat Crop

Published July 11, 2024

Despite some weather delays, Kansas Wheat Growers Vice President of Communications Marsha Boswell said this year’s crop was very good. "This year's harvest was much better than the last couple of years. We've seen some really good quality wheat this…

U.S. Protein Sector Needs Trade Leaders Back at Negotiating Table

Published November 7, 2021

A new report from CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange says the animal protein sector needs U.S. leaders back at the negotiating table to advance more trade agreements. The nominee for USTR’s Chief Agriculture Negotiator Elaine Trevino is not confirmed yet, but CoBank…

What Global Protein Demand Growth Means for U.S. Soybeans

Published March 5, 2021

The U.S. Soybean Export Council is forecasting global protein demand growth in the next 10 years. United Soybean Board Vice President of Market Intelligence Mac Marshall says that’s an opportunity for U.S. soybeans. "China is a critical market and that's…

3D Printed Protein Cuts in the Works

Published September 2, 2020

The Israeli company Redefine Meat is developing a 3D-printed faux meat product that resembles a steak. This area, whole protein alternative cuts, is one that not yet hit the mainstream market. In a Reuters interview, the company CEO said the…

Cargill is Moving into the Plant-Based Protein Market

Published February 25, 2020

Cargill is entering the plant-based protein industry, announcing plans to sell patties and ground products to retailers and restaurants starting in early April. The offerings are part of the company’s “new approach” to the protein market, with Cargill predicting protein…

Nitrogen Application Can Boost Winter Wheat Quality

Published June 18, 2019

Wet conditions this spring are making nitrogen application to winter wheat fields difficult for farmers. South Dakota State University Extension agronomy specialist Ruth Beck says there are denitrification and leaching concerns with the heavy rains. A nitrogen application made to…

Articles tagged under: protein

Dairy Demand Benefits from Protein Trend

A Go for Dry Beans and Early Soybeans

Eastern Colorado Wheat Yields Hold, Quality Disappoints

NPPC Warns of Risks in New Dietary Guidelines

A Quality Kansas Winter Wheat Crop

U.S. Protein Sector Needs Trade Leaders Back at Negotiating Table

What Global Protein Demand Growth Means for U.S. Soybeans

3D Printed Protein Cuts in the Works

Cargill is Moving into the Plant-Based Protein Market

Nitrogen Application Can Boost Winter Wheat Quality

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