Soybeans prices have dropped in the past seven straight days as concerns about the rising Brazilian exports remain. The price of soybeans dropped to a low of $1,443, the lowest level since March 27. In all, prices have crashed by more than 18% from the highest level in 2022. Brazilian exports jump Soybeans prices have […]

China's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) has announced a three-year plan to reduce the amount of soybean meal in animal feed to help decrease reliance on imports. The proportion of s

In a stunning pattern highlighting the issues confronting the agricultural industry, Argentine farmers are selling their soybean crop at the slowest rate in ten years. Argentina, the world's top supplier of soybean oil and meal, is cautious, motivated by forecasts of a weaker peso and anticipated government tax reduction under libertarian President Javier Milei. Record-low […]

Soybeans prices have bounced back in the past few days as investors assess the demand and supply dynamics. Data by TradingView shows that soybean prices jumped to $1,475 or $14.75 per bushel from the month-to-date low of $1,412. This price is ~4% below the highest point this year. Soybeans demand and supply dynamics Soybeans is […]

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Tariff threats from Trump's campaign speeches are prompting some Chinese importers to avoid U.S. exports from January onward.

The imposition of higher tariffs on US soybeans by importing countries could have a significant impact on the overall demand for this commodity.  This decrease in demand could result from increased costs for importers, leading them to seek alternative sources or reduce imports altogether.   Less competitive US soybeans Higher tariffs also make US soybeans less […]

In a study published in the Journal of Integrative Agriculture, researchers from the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences conducted an in-depth analysis of over 1,000 diverse soybean accessions from China, honing in on the levels of beneficial carotenoids.

US corn futures and other agricultural and grain futures have been jittery ahead of what is sure to be a big Thursday for all grain stocks. Corn futures on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) fell during Wednesday ahead of the reports, with May corn falling to just over $4.32 per bushel. Similarly, May-24 wheat futures […]

Trade tensions have once again ensnared US farmers.  Although China's retaliatory tariffs have been relatively limited thus far, they could escalate.  Moreover, broader trade tariffs mean that US soybean exports to other countries, besides China, are also at risk, ING Group said in a report. China targets US agricultural products In response to the US […]

In a recent study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, researchers tested whether modern high-yielding soybeans benefit from nitrogen fertilizer, with results suggesting additions are largely unnecessary. The findings are published in the journal Crop, Forage & Turfgrass Management.

In Luxembourg, alternative proteins startup Moolec is developing soybeans with pig DNA to provide pig proteins to food manufacturers. The goal is to enhance the taste and texture of animal-free meat alternatives. Gastón Paladini, CEO and co-founder of Moolec, tells Fast Company the approach allows the crop to be cultivated on farms like regular soybeans. […]

The biggest buying streak in more than a year for soybeans happened over the holidays.

In the quest to optimize crop productivity across environments, soybean breeders test new cultivars in multiple locations each year. The best-performing cultivars across these locations are selected for further breeding and eventual commercialization. However, a new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign suggests current soybean testing locations may not be delivering breeders the biggest bang for…

In Kentucky, Continental Refining Company (CRC) is now purchasing soybeans from farmers in Central Kentucky. CRC's soybean processing facility is fully operational and has the ability to process 330 tons of soybeans into 250 tons of high-protein soybean meal daily, with the potential to expand production to over 500 tons per day. Soybean hulls, a […]

Ongoing collaboration to improve the nutritional profile of soybean meal and deliver value to farmers and feed and animal protein producers showing promising results

The weather in coming weeks will determine whether market conditions continue heading to a balance.

SAO PAULO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bunge today announced it has achieved 80% traceability and monitoring of soybeans from its indirect supply chain in the Brazilian Cerrado. The pioneering, large-scale initiative to track indirect purchases in the biome is part of the Bunge's Sustainable Partnership Program and underscores the company's consistent performance in the development of sustainable and responsible supply…

The year 2024 has seen increased volatility in the commodities market, especially for the likes of cocoa and coffee.  Cocoa and coffee prices are on course to end the year as the top gainers in the commodity complex, while steel-making coal is likely to finish 2024 as the worst performer.  Cocoa and coffee prices rose […]

The 2022 DTN Digital Yield Tour, powered by Gro Intelligence, estimates the national average corn yield at 167.2 bpa, while soybeans are anticipated to average 48.9 bpa.