Articles tagged under: Soybeans
Northern Plains Farmers Considering Earlier Maturities This Year
Published April 24, 2020
Farmers are starting fieldwork in northeastern North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota. That is according to Mycogen commercial agronomist Morgan Hanson, who says the ground is still fairly saturated in places. Soil temperatures also remain on the cool side. Field lefts…Soy Checkoff Continues to Build Demand Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
Published April 24, 2020
The food supply chain is critical during the coronavirus pandemic. Pork producers are being challenged. "We're doing economic analysis on the impact right now," said Polly Ruhland, CEO, United Soybean Board. "Tyson announced they are going to close a plant…China’s Soybean Purchases Positive for ND Farmers
Published April 24, 2020
China bought U.S. soybeans two days in a row this past week. "That's good news for North Dakota farmers," says Stephanie Sinner, executive director, North Dakota Soybean Council. This is typically not the time of year China buys from the…Soybean Prices in the Pacific Northwest are Competitive
Published April 23, 2020
E-Hedger market analyst Ryland Textor says soybean prices out of the Pacific Northwest are the most competitive right now as sales to China pick up. "If China starts to step in to buy, they're getting a really good bargain on…U.S. Corn Exports are a Bright Spot
Published April 16, 2020
U.S. grain prices have fallen enough to make them competitive globally. Standard Grain president Joe Vaclavik says corn exports are a bright spot. "While ethanol suffers, we're probably going to see much better corn export demand and demand in the…Global Wheat and Corn Ending Stocks Increase
Published April 9, 2020
In the April Supply and Demand report, the USDA raised global ending stocks of wheat slightly to under 293 million metric tons. That's due to lower Russian wheat production being offset by an increase in the European Union's production. Global…USDA Report Confirms Large U.S. Ending Stocks
Published April 9, 2020
USDA’s April Supply and Demand report confirms larger U.S. ending stocks of corn, soybeans and wheat. All were within the range of trade guesses. USDA raised corn ending stocks to 2.09 billion bushels on lower ethanol demand. That more than…There’s a Story for Wheat and Corn
Published April 9, 2020
Reflecting on Thursday’s USDA World Agriculture Supply and Demand Estimate (WASDE) report, Global Commodity Analytics and Consulting President Mike Zuzolo says USDA didn’t give the seller a reason to add to his position. "Looking at wheat, if there's a stronger…Melby: Brazil Soy Production Still Strong
Published April 8, 2020
Brazil’s soybean crop is expected to be slightly smaller due to dryness in southern Brazil. However, Brazilian Ag Consulting owner Kory Melby says northern Brazil will more than make up for a reduction in the southern production. "A few million…