Articles by John
Economics
An Industry Up for A Challenge
“There is no more noble profession than growing food,” Director of Foreign Agriculture Services (FAS) for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Ken Isley, recently…
Economics
A Growing World Population Wants More Soybeans
Did you know that in 1970 there were fewer than half the number of people on the planet than there are today? It’s true –…
Marketplace
USDA Raises U.S. Soybean Projections
Favorable weather helps U.S. soybean farmers grow abundant supply of high-quality soybeans This month, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) raised its outlook for…
Marketplace
FAS Report Provides Global Market Overview for Oilseeds, including U.S. Soy
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Foreign Agricultural Services (FAS) June report, Oilseeds: World Markets and Trade, provides a comprehensive overview of the global market.…
Demand
Analyst Predicts South Asia as Next Big Boom Market for U.S. Soy
China is not the only buyer of U.S. soy in Asia. Opportunities exist for short- and long-term demand growth in Bangladesh, Pakistan and India, according…
Marketplace
USDA Raises Forecast for Soybean and Soymeal Exports, Predicts Record U.S. Soybean Exports Next Year
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued its latest U.S. and global supply demand report on May 10. The report includes the department’s estimates for…