Articles tagged under: soybean
WASDE Report Draws Minimal Reaction
Published March 8, 2024
Not much changed in this month’s USDA WASDE report. Summit Commodity Brokerage partner Tomm Pfitzenmaier points to the South America crop projections as one of the few notes of interest. "The most interesting thing about the report probably was the…Crush Facilities to Expand Options for North Dakota Soybeans
Published March 6, 2024
North Dakota soybean producers are expected to see a significant boost with the opening of three new crush facilities. "It's giving added value to U.S. soybeans," said United Soybean Board Communication and Education Chair Matt Gast. Gast is excited about…A New Soybean Pest in MN, ND, SD
Published January 10, 2024
An insect called the soybean tentiform leafminer was first detected feeding on soybeans in the United States in 2021. University of Minnesota Extension is reporting this pest has been found in 51 counties in Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota.…Soybean Aphid Numbers Rising
Published June 26, 2023
University of Minnesota Extension Educator Angie Peltier says soybean aphids have approached treatment levels for some producers in the Red River Valley. Fields near buckthorn infestations and the earlier planted soybeans are more likely to see early soybean aphid pressure.…Getting It Right
Published December 26, 2022
NDSU Extension hosted the annual Getting It Right webinar featuring research-based production information. NDSU Soil Specialist Dave Franzen highlighted the cause of interveinal chlorosis in soybeans in the Red River Valley. "The only cause of this condition is the presence…IP Soybean Brand Launches Internationally
Published November 2, 2022
The Specialty Soya and Grains Alliance traveled to Ho Chi Min City, Vietnam to launch its U.S. identity-preseved brand. Todd Sinner, Partner, SB&B Foods says current and potential customers want to learn more about the IP products. "“We’re excited to…Brazil Starts to Plant Soybeans
Published October 10, 2022
While U.S. farmers are harvesting corn and soybeans, Brazilian farmers are starting to plant. Corn and Soybean Advisor President Michael Cordonnier says soybean planting is at least ten percent complete. Brazil is expected to hit another record for corn and…Soybean Yield a Big Surprise
Published August 12, 2022
AgriSompo North America market analyst Sterling Smith says USDA’s soybean yield was major surprise to the market. "The market was completely blindsided by that. This surprise sent soybeans spiking lower, taking corn with it. The wheat market didn't even really…MPCA Publishes Draft Assessment of Epitome Energy Project
Published July 19, 2022
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency released the draft Environmental Assessment Worksheet for the proposed Epitome Energy soybean processing plant in Crookston, Minnesota. The project impacts two wetlands on the site, but no public surface waters are near. The assessment says…