Articles tagged under: soybean
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.…