Articles tagged under: U.S. Soybean Export Council
Re-Establishing Trade Patterns
Published February 27, 2020
According to Valley City, North Dakota farmer and U.S. Soybean Export Council Chair Monte Peterson, one of the biggest challenges facing the U.S. soybean industry is re-establishing trade patterns. "It all depends on China, opening the China market as soon…U.S. Soy Focuses on Africa Market Potential
Published November 20, 2019
While the U.S. and China trade talks continue, the U.S. soy industry is continuing to diversify its markets. U.S. Soybean Export Council Senior Director Ed Beaman says emerging markets include Pakistan, India and others. "Egypt, Morocco and other areas of…It’s “Only a Start” with Soybean Purchases
Published September 19, 2019
The latest development is China will exempt U.S. soybeans, pork and other agricultural commodities from punitive tariffs. "From what we understand, a limited number of companies in China have been given a limited quantity of soybeans they are able to…Canada and China Disputes Discussed in Trade Trip
Published September 9, 2019
A U.S. trade delegation is back from a trip to Canada. U.S. Soybean Export Council Regional Director Kevin Roepke was on the tour. He says the trade disputes between Canada and China had attention throughout the week. "There are two…A Challenging Year For U.S. Soybean Exports
Published August 19, 2019
The trade war made it a challenging year for U.S. soybean exports. According to the U.S. Soybean Export Council, shipments to China are about one-third of what they were in previous years. The U.S. soybean industry is looking to increase…South Koreans Tour ND Soybean Crop and Supply Chain
Published June 11, 2019
When South Korea buyers purchase soybean meal for livestock feed, they want quality. U.S. soybeans offer that quality via good amino acid content. U.S. Soybean Export Council Country Director in South Korea Hyung Suk Lee said expanding U.S. soybean meal…Soybean Farmers Meet with Buyers Southeast Asia
Published March 17, 2019
Four Minnesota soybean farmers are traveling to the Philippines and Malaysia this week to explore market opportunities. Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council Chair Patrick O’Leary is one of those farmers. He says the group will spend a few days…U.S. Soybean Industry Continues to Explore Different Markets
Published February 15, 2019
The U.S. soybean industry is exploring different markets to move an excess supply of product. At the Northern Corn and Soybean Expo, U.S. Soybean Export Council CEO Jim Sutter said the U.S. is focusing on places with big populations, developing…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.…