Articles tagged under: Soybeans

Building New Markets for U.S. Soybeans

Published December 7, 2018

The United Soybean Board met in St. Louis Thursday. Ethan, South Dakota farmer and former chairman Lewis Bainbridge says developing new markets continues to be a major focus for USB. “We’ve spent lots of time analyzing new and expanding markets.…

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Hard to Take China Chatter Seriously

Published December 6, 2018

Brazilian agriculture consultant and Greenbush, Minnesota native Kory Melby is beginning to hear rumors of possible amounts of soybeans China will purchase from the U.S. "Chinese chat rooms are discussing eight million tons of soybeans bought by the end of…

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Consider Basis Depreciation When Marketing

Published December 5, 2018

Soybean futures are improving since making lows last September. Basis levels are slightly improving as well. Corn Belt Marketing market analyst Sam Hudson said some of the soybean processor markets have improved even more. “In Nebraska, basis is firming. Farmers…

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Farmers Reflect on This Year, Prepare for Next Year

Published December 5, 2018

While the 2018 crop year presented its fair share of challenges, there were some small successes. In northeast North Dakota, Huso Crop Consulting owner Mark Huso says wheat and canola were strong performers. "Both crops beat the heat and drought…

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Acreage Shift Still Up in the Air for 2019

Published November 30, 2018

Farmers are still uncertain about their 2019 acreage mix. According to NDSU Extension crops economist Frayne Olson, the timing of trade talks with China will impact the acreage shift. Given the late harvest, fertilizer availability may also impact decisions next…

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Farmers Waiting on Soybean Market Movement

Published November 28, 2018

Discussions surrounding corn and soybean markets, along with trade and tariffs, took center stage on the opening day of the Northern Ag Expo in Fargo. The soybean market is waiting for some movement and positive news towards China. "Because what…

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Consider Plot Data When Making Seed Decisions

Published November 26, 2018

Dan Melaas, a BASF Seed Agronomist for Credenz Soybeans, tells farmers to consider plot data on soybean varieties when making decisions for the 2019 growing season. "Yield is always a big thing to consider," says Melaas. "We also have differences in…

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The End of Harvest In Sight

Published November 26, 2018

The harvest end is in sight for farmers near Hillsboro, North Dakota. Lovas Ag Consulting owner Sarah Lovas says some farmers are facing challenges with harvesting soybeans in snow. "When snow gets in the hoppers or trucks, the grain bridges…

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A Struggle with the Snow

Published November 26, 2018

Farmers in the Cooperstown, North Dakota area continue to struggle with harvest. Ag Advantage Consulting owner Jonathan Erickson says there is corn and some soybeans left in fields. While corn can be harvested over the snow, soybeans have been a…

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Have a Plan for Stored Soybeans

Published November 23, 2018

Once harvest is complete, North Dakota farmers are storing soybeans for a better price. Utterback Marketing president Bob Utterback does not like the idea of storing soybeans long term. "This means we're betting South America will have a weather scare…

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