Articles tagged under: soybean
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…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,…