Articles tagged under: Soybeans
Crush Facilities to Expand Options for North Dakota Soybeans
Published March 6, 2024
North Dakota soybean producers are expected to see a significant boost with the opening of three new crush facilities. "It's giving added value to U.S. soybeans," said United Soybean Board Communication and Education Chair Matt Gast. Gast is excited about…A Focus on the U.S.-China Trade Relationship
Published March 4, 2024
The American Soybean Association wants improvements made to the trade title in the new farm bill. With China's economy dealing with a slight downturn, ASA board member Ronnie Russell believes that efforts should be focused on increasing trade with the…Heat Helping Soybeans get Harvested
Published October 3, 2023
Alton Grain Terminal, Grain Department Manager Cory Tryan says Sunday’s heat allowed the soybean harvest pace to pick up. "We're finally seeing some moisture coming in around the 13 percent range whereas before it was around that 14-15 percent range."…Storing Soybeans is a Challenge
Published October 1, 2023
When you start harvesting, NDSU Extension Ag Engineer Ken Hellevang says farmers need to be aware there might be maturity issues in the soybean crop. Another big challenge is the rapid change in moisture content. "Damage to the beans goes…SD Soybeans Better Than Expected
Published September 20, 2023
Roy E. Abbott Futures President Roy Abbott is hearing reports of decent soybean yields in South Dakota. "We've got some people that were disappointed earlier with 35-to-40 (bushel per acre) yielding beans, but the later fields are yielding in the…Soybeans Starting to Turn
Published September 20, 2023
Carrington, North Dakota farmer Caylor Rosenau expects the soybean harvest to be going full throttle in a week-to-ten days. The corn crop perked up after August rains. "I picked a few ears and it's got about a quarter to milkline…Early Harvest Near Stephen, MN
Published September 18, 2023
On his farm near Stephen, Minnesota, Peter Hvidsten is impressed with early crop yields despite a lack of rain in his area. Wheat and dry beans were better than expected. The soybean harvest is early and corn is in various…Soybeans Turning Quickly Near Crookston
Published September 6, 2023
Crookston, Minnesota farmer Dustin Perry is grateful for the rain that came through a week ago, especially after the recent heat stress. After a successful wheat harvest, soybeans are not far off. Perry is cautiously optimistic for the soybean crop.…Drought Stress Near Gary, MN
Published August 16, 2023
Near Gary, Minnesota, Norman County Corn and Soybean Growers Association President Corey Hanson says spotty moisture has been tough on soybeans. “When I’m pulling plants, the bottom sections have very nice beans. The middle and upper sections have very few…