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Global Economic Slowdown Influences Agriculture

Published March 29, 2019

The quarterly rural economic review from CoBank describes 2019 as “a challenging year with economic uncertainty.” The overall economic growth is slowing in the U.S. and worldwide. The CoBank report says the ongoing trade disruptions have hurt short-and-long term markets.…

Wenberg to Lead Specialty Soya and Grains Alliance

Published March 19, 2019

The Specialty Soya and Grains Alliance has named Eric Wenberg as its new executive director. Wenberg’s hiring comes after the Midwest Shippers Association and the Northern Food Grade Soybean Association merged to form the alliance. Previously, Wenberg served with USDA’s…

Farmers Should Pay Attention to Soybean Risk Management

Published March 15, 2019

In recent years, soybeans have been profitable for North Dakota farmers. Due to current market volatility, those farmers have to pay better attention to risk management. "Going into the 2019 crop, the developments in the next six months will have…

A Connection Between Water PH and Dicamba Drift

Published March 1, 2019

Researchers across the nation are discovering a link between water PH and unexplained dicamba drift. "Farmers need to be asking questions about what the water looks like before adding it to the mix tank," says David Kee, Director of Research…

Aberdeen Soybean Processing Facility Making Progress

Published February 22, 2019

The new AG Processing, Inc., soybean processing facility being built in Aberdeen is still on track. AGP Senior Merchandiser Matt Smith expects the plant to be ready for this fall’s harvest. "With the winter, there are many things to work…

European Union Approves U.S. Soybean Imports for Biofuels

Published January 30, 2019

The European Union approved U.S. soybean imports for biofuel production. The announcement follows last summer’s trans-Atlantic meeting between President Trump and his EU counterpart. U.S. Soybean Export Council Vice Chair Monte Peterson says this is good news for the U.S.…

Regional Basis Bids Unchanged

Published January 30, 2019

Basis bid at the six regional grain elevators the Red River Farm Network follows remain mostly unchanged from last week. Corn basis levels range from 52 to 57 cents under the March futures contract with cash prices ranging from $3.22…

Crookston Chosen as the Site for Soybean Crush Plant

Published January 14, 2019

The proposed Epitome Energy soybean processing plant will include a 30-million gallon biodiesel facility, a 21-million bushel soybean crush facility and a specialty oil refining business. Dennis Egan, who owns Epitome Energy, says northwest Minnesota is underserved in value-added opportunities…

Dry Weather Impacting Brazilian Soybean Crop

Published January 3, 2019

Soybean and Corn Advisor President Michael Cordonnier says the hot, dry weather during pod fill is impacting the early planted soybeans in Brazil.

As Expected, Brazil Increases Market Share

Published January 3, 2019

Brazil has been able to take advantage of the trade spat between the U.S. and China. According to the Brazilian Trade Ministry, December soybean exports totaled 4.2 million metric tons. That’s nearly double the amount sold in December of 2017.…

Articles tagged under: soybean

Global Economic Slowdown Influences Agriculture

Wenberg to Lead Specialty Soya and Grains Alliance

Farmers Should Pay Attention to Soybean Risk Management

A Connection Between Water PH and Dicamba Drift

Aberdeen Soybean Processing Facility Making Progress

European Union Approves U.S. Soybean Imports for Biofuels

Regional Basis Bids Unchanged

Crookston Chosen as the Site for Soybean Crush Plant

Dry Weather Impacting Brazilian Soybean Crop

As Expected, Brazil Increases Market Share

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