Demand
Marketing Expert Describes Impact of Black Swan Events on Soy Industry
The U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) hosted a global digital conference including a session by Emily French, ConsiliAgra, about how the global soybean market is…
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In-Depth Look at South American Soybean Prospects
As the calendar turns to 2020, so too has the market’s supply focus swung from the recent U.S. harvest towards the prospects for the upcoming…
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Nigeria: Commercial Soy Market in the Making
Nigeria, the most populous country in Africa, has a growing market for soybeans. With the population expected to increase by more than 62 percent by…
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India Poised for Lower Oilseed Output in 2019/20
India’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) attaché office issued its Oilseeds and Products Update at the end of August. In the report, the Post trimmed its…
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Trader Trusts U.S. Regulations to Guide Quality and Accuracy of U.S. Soy
Ammar Al Bardan, a trader for Bardan Import and Export, says he trusts the stringent regulations in the U.S. to control the quality of U.S.…
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The Next Phase for U.S. Soy Prices
Robert Bresnahan, President of Trilateral, discusses commodities and equities in today's market, with emphasis on U.S. Soy.
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Soybean Stocks at Record Levels
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) estimated June 1 soybean stocks at 1.8 billion bushels, which is up 571 million bushels from a year ago.…
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U.S. Soybean Basis Popping
A strengthening basis as the future price is increasing indicates strong consumption. For a cash price that has been diminished by reduced China exports, the…
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Poor Start to Monsoon Adds Doubts to Indian Soybean Output
There has been increased focus in mid-June on India, as the annual Southwest Monsoon has been slow to develop in 2019. The monsoon, which brings…
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Year to Year, U.S. Soy Imports Grow, Says Turkish Feed Producer
Ulas Semerci of Abalioglu Tarimsal Üretim A.S. says his company, the biggest feed producer in Turkey, relies on U.S. Soy quality for protein. He says…
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Commodity Funds Hold Record Net-Short Position in Soybean Market
The managed money group was shown to have amassed a record net-short position as of mid-May, according to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. The managed…
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USDA Confirmed Record March 1 U.S. Soybean Supplies
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued its estimate of March 1 U.S. soybean supplies on Friday, March 29. U.S. soybean stocks in all positions…
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U.S. Soybean Shipments Remain Diverse Despite Return of China
Weekly Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) export data for the final week of February showed that, despite the return of major U.S. soybean shipments to state-owned…
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USDA’s November WASDE Increases U.S. Soybean Availability
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued its latest view of the U.S. and global crop outlooks on November 8. The report included analysts’ views…
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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…
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Beyond China: A Closer Look at Asia’s Other Soybean Markets
Every farmer knows that his or her soybeans have a good possibility of ending up in China, but there are many other strong export markets…
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Europe Poised To Buy More U.S. Soy
Iowa Soybean Association (ISA) leaders have an opportunity to help the United States become Europe’s top soybean supplier as predicted by Rabobank International. One of…
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Feeding China’s Appetite for Soy
Now more than ever, China is on the minds of U.S. soybean producers. While tariffs are of concern to farmers in Missouri and in every…
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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.…
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Data, Precision Help Align Planet and Profit
How research and data can help meet end-user demand and provide a marketing edge Sustainability on our farm is a year-round focus that begins with…
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WISHH Partners With K-State in Cambodia to Develop Markets for U.S. Soy
The U.S. Soy industry continues to work diligently with the World Initiative for Soy in Human Health (WISHH) to develop emerging markets. Since its creation…
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Around the World With U.S. Soy: The Middle East and North Africa
This is part of a series of snapshots from around the world with the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC). U.S. Soy has a presence in…
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Asian Buyers Value U.S. Soy for Quality and Industry Support
Thirteenth Southeast Asia Buyers Conference Showcases U.S. Innovation, Reliability In March, the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) hosted its thirteenth annual Southeast Asia Soy Food…
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Customers in Europe, Middle East and North Africa Choose U.S. Soy for Composition, Quality
Greater Europe, the Middle East,andNorth Africa, referred to by the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) as MENA mainly use soy for animal feed, explains Brent…
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Southeast Asia Views U.S. Soy as Premium Product for its Consistency and Quality
Due to its young, educated and growing middle class, soy consumption in Southeast Asia is thriving. The U. S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) has been…
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Reliable Supply and Quality Drive North Asian Preference for U.S. Soy
As the largest global consumer of soy per capita, North Asia is a steady user of U.S. soybeans, from animal feed to food-grade products. Newer…
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Sustainability Interest in the Americas Calls for U.S. Soy
Belinda Pignotti, U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) contractor for the Americas region, shares a look at the largest export market for U.S. soybean meal, oil…
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Around the World with U.S. Soy: North Asia
This is part of a series of snapshots from around the world with the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC). U.S. Soy has a presence in…
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Around the World with U.S. Soy: Southeast Asia
This is part of a series of snapshots from around the world with the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC). U.S. Soy has a presence in…
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Around the World with U.S. Soy: Greater Europe
This is part of a series of snapshots from around the world with the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC). U.S. Soy has a presence in…
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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…
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The Value of U.S. Soy is Stronger than Ever
High quality U.S. Soy is always a good value, but especially right now. While trade tensions between the United States and China have taken over…
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More U.S. Soybeans Headed to Argentina
Consistent Supply is Key Element of the U.S. Soy Advantage Argentina, the world’s third biggest soy producer, booked its largest purchase of U.S. soybeans in…
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U.S. Soy’s Long-Term Relationships in North Asia are Integral to Partnership
The U.S. Soybean Export Council’s (USSEC) North Asia region is comprised of China, Japan, Taiwan, and Korea and is home to 1.5 billion consumers and…
Demand
South of the Border, Top of the Exports
It is no secret that U.S. soybeans are in demand around the globe with one quarter of U.S. soybean production being exported overseas to China.…
Buyers
USDA Trade Policy Coordinator Emphasizes the Importance of Trade to the World Economy
In August 2017, Jason Hafemeister was acting deputy director for trade and foreign affairs with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). After meeting with international…
End Users
RSN JANJUA, USSEC Contractor, Pakistan Program
In the young Pakistan market, USSEC’s efforts have emphasized personal relationships and education. Several large Pakistani customers attended the 2017 U.S. Soy Global Trade Exchange.…
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Ag Students Learn about Trade, Relationships at U.S. Soy Global Trade Exchange
Nebraska Soybean Association executive director Lori Luebbe talks about the Nebraska Corn & Soy Ambassador Program, a co-sponsored partnership that reaches out to agriculture majors…
Buyers
Weekly Outlook: Soybean Consumption Finishes Strong in 2016-17
The 2016-17 marketing year for soybeans closed with strong consumption in soybean crush and export numbers. USDA's current estimate of 370 million bushels for the…
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U.S. Soy in the News
On July 13, 2017, a trade delegation from China made significant purchasing agreements, signing contracts for more than 460 million bushels of U.S. soy worth…
Buyers
Connecting the Farmers Who Grow U.S. Soy With the Buyers Who Purchase It
Around the world, customers are taking note of the U.S. Soy Advantage and the sustainable, consistent supply that U.S. soybean farmers provide. And where there’s…
Biotechnology
Biotech innovation good for the U.S. economy
Careers in the biotechnology sector are at the forefront of job creation and growth. In the U.S., bioscience firms employ 1.66 million people across…
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SETH MEYER, 2016 U.S. Soy Global Trade Exchange Speaker
Dr. Seth Meyer, Chairman of the World Agriculture Outlook Board – USDA Office of the Chief Economist, opened the 2016 U.S. Soy Global Trade Exchange…
Buyers
Putting a Price on Protein
South Dakota processor focuses on quality to meet end-user demand While it is not common yet, there are some processors rewarding farmers for higher-quality protein…
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Quality, Sustainability Boost U.S. Ag Exports
Brent Babb, USSEC regional director, says sustainability, along with quality and availability, are reasons the European market continues to buy more U.S. Soy. China obviously…
Industrial Uses
New Soy-based Products Help Manufacturers Meet Sustainability Goals
Farmer-funded projects drive soy chemistry innovation Manufacturers searching for high-quality, renewable, biobased feedstocks are increasingly incorporating soy derivatives to improve the sustainability of their products.…
Buyers
DAVID IVERSON, Soybean farmer from South Dakota
South Dakota soybean farmer, David Iverson, talks about the importance of international markets to U.S. soy
Economics
Brazilian Soybean Boom Continues Despite Challenges
Pluses and minuses of growing soybeans in Brazil, compared with the U.S. Brazilian soybean farmers are expected to plant a record soybean crop this year,…