Farmers
Iowa Women Farmers Hone Marketing Skills for U.S. Soy
Thin market, carryover, strengthening basis and arbitrage – the terms can be dizzying for those not directly tied to marketing soybean crops. But what if…
Ask a Farmer: Importance of Sustainability
Soybean farmers Reggie Strickland, Chuck Prellwitz and Kevin Wilson discuss why sustainable farming methods such as maintaining soil fertility and protecting water quality are so…
Ask a Farmer: Sustainability and Profitability
Soybean farmers across the U.S. are actively working to improve their sustainability.
U.S. Soy Farmers Continually Commit to Sustainability, Giving Customers Choices
From salad dressings to snack foods, more than 85% of U.S. soybeans are consumed in markets outside the U.S. and emerging and developed markets such…
Secondary Rail Markets Increasing
Farmers in the Upper Plain states are dependent on rail service for soybean export shipments, as rail is the most efficient transportation mode in rural…
Recapping the 2019 U.S. Soybean Crop Results
Plantings and Crop Ratings The 2019 U.S. soybean crop has been one that many growers likely won’t soon forget. According to the U.S. Department of…
U.S. Soybean Harvest Surpasses Halfway Mark
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) weekly Crop Progress report estimated that 62% of the 2019 U.S. soybean crop had been harvested as of October…
Heading Toward A Successful 2019 Soybean Harvest in the United States
By Kim Nill and David Kee Although 2019 has brought numerous challenges for U.S. soybean farmers and their customers, buyers can be assured that the…
New Soybean Crushing Plant Provides Outlet for U.S. Farmers
Ag Processing Inc. (AGP) opened a 60 million bushel per year soybean crushing plant in Aberdeen, South Dakota and CHS Inc. announced it is expanding…