Articles tagged under: soybean
With Divestiture, BASF Acquires Bayer Brands
Published May 29, 2018
With the Bayer’s acquisition of Monsanto, BASF is buying Bayer’s canola, soybean and vegetable seed business. The Liberty herbicide business is also part of the deal. The assets that will be purchased by BASF are valued at $9 billion.More Soybean Acres Expected in Brazil
Published May 17, 2018
Early sales of fertilizer in Brazil indicate an increase of soybean acres for 2019. Brazilian Agriculture Consulting owner Kory Melby cites Brazil’s national fertilizer association which is reporting a 25 percent increase year-over-year for April fertilizer sales. “Historically, that gives…A Clearer Picture of Bean Demand
Published May 10, 2018
The soybean market traded higher following the release of the May WASDE report Thursday. Stewart-Peterson Senior Market Advisor, Brian Doherty, says USDA gave the market a little clearer picture of soybean demand. “They got a spike, but they didn’t really…More Soybean, Fewer Wheat Stocks in Global Supplies
Published May 10, 2018
The May World Supply and Demand Estimate (WASDE) report also says global soybean supplies are at 92 million tons. This is an increase of two million from April and slightly higher than the trade guesses. Global wheat stocks are down…Bunge Reports First Quarter Loss
Published May 2, 2018
Bunge is reporting a first quarter loss of $29 million, compared to a profit of $39 million one year ago. Moving forward, the silver lining for the company could be in the soybean crush. Bunge Chief Executive Officer Soren Schroder…ADM Releases 1Q Financials
Published May 1, 2018
Archer Daniels Midland is reporting quarterly net income of $393 million. That’s up from $339 million one year ago. ADM’s oilseed business improved with the company breaking new soybean crush volume records in North America and South America.B20 Mandate Delivers Demand for Soyoil
Published April 25, 2018
As of May 1, Minnesota’s B20 mandate takes effect. Minnesota Soybean senior director of product development and commercialization Mike Youngerberg says the mandate provides another market for soybean oil. "We've got great markets for soybean protein, but soybean oil has…Hopeful for a Positive Trade Resolution
Published April 5, 2018
The Chinese are saying the potential soybean tariffs are based on steps taken by the Trump Administration. China is the buyer for more than 60 percent of the total U.S. soybean exports. American Soybean Association Treasurer Bill Gordon is hopeful…