Articles tagged under: soybean
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…Thorsrud Gifts NDSU With Endowed Professorship
Published February 22, 2022
Hillsboro farmer Joel Thorsrud gifted North Dakota State University an endowed Professorship in the name of retired NDSU soybean breeder Ted Helms. Thorsrud credits Helms for the growth of North Dakota’s soybean industry. "When I first started growing soybeans, there…Soybean Crush Expansion Phase Continues
Published February 14, 2022
In the Dakotas and Minnesota, there’s been five new soy crush facilities that have come online or have been proposed since 2019. Renewable diesel is a big part of what’s generating the interest. CoBank Grain Economist Ken Zuckerberg says there’s…Traders Await the South American Export Demand Shift
Published January 23, 2022
South America received good rains in mid-January, alleviating late season production concerns. Along with the weather, StoneX Group market analyst Phillip Claussen says traders are monitoring export demand. "Like most years in January or February, there's an eye on South…Brazil May Become World’s Largest Soybean Producer in 2022
Published November 10, 2021
The USDA is forecasting higher corn production and lower soybean production for Argentina in the next year. USDA is also estimating record soybean production for Brazil in the new crop year at 144 million tons. For perspective, Advance Trading Commodity…Monitor Corn Fields Closely
Published October 8, 2021
Across the Dakotas and Minnesota, the pace of harvest varies. "The areas that had plenty of moisture are slower to start corn harvest and some of the moisture stressed areas are almost done with harvest," said Rick Swenson, lead agronomist,…Soybean Harvest Moves Quickly at Harvey, ND
Published October 6, 2021
The Arthur Companies Grain Merchandiser Jenna Knutson says the earlier soybean varieties weren't bad. "Yields were as expected and now, we're running into green beans and higher FM content. Some of the soybeans are dirtier than we'd like to see…New Soy Crush Plant Planned for Casselton, ND
Published September 26, 2021
A $400 million soybean crush plant is being planned for Casselton, North Dakota. According to an AgWeek report, the plant will be located near the Tharaldson Ethanol plant. A purchase agreement is already in place. The state is putting together…Decent Harvest Marketing Opportunities Available
Published September 20, 2021
As corn and soybean harvest begins, there are good marketing opportunities. "We've heard about soybeans in the teens and up to 50 bushels/acre," says Randy Zimmerman, grain merchandiser, West Central Ag Services. "We've talked to a number of people that…