Around the World

May WASDE Sees USDA Raise World Soybean Carryout

Alan Barrett|Jun 9, 2020

Doane analyst Alan Barrett provides key takeaways from the May WASDE.

Around the World

May WASDE Sees USDA Lower Soybean Product Consumption

Alan Barrett|Jun 5, 2020

U.S. packing plants are dealing with COVID-19 outbreaks, which affects demand for soybean meal.

Around the World

Long-Term World Soybean Outlook

Alan Barrett|May 27, 2020

Doane recently updated the International Agriculture Outlook report, which includes ten-year forecasts of harvested area, yield, production, utilization, per capita consumption and net trade of…

Around the World

Surge in Natto’s Popularity May Help Swell Soybean Demand

Will McNair|May 24, 2020

As Japanese consumers and end users increasingly demand natto, the U.S. soy industry may have an opportunity to increase its exports of natto soybeans.

Infrastructure

Despite IMO, Ocean Freight Rates to Remain Below $50 per Metric Ton

Alan Barrett|Mar 16, 2020

Lower barge and ocean freight rates could be beneficial to the U.S. soy industry.

Infrastructure

Improvements to Port Milwaukee Agricultural Maritime Export Facility Will Enhance U.S. Soy’s Reliable Supply

Alan Barrett|Mar 12, 2020

Improvements to the Port of Milwaukee will add to U.S. Soy’s reliable supply, benefitting customers.

Infrastructure

Soybean Barge Rates at Three- and Five-Year Averages

Alan Barrett|Mar 10, 2020

A drop in barge rates is advantageous for U.S. soybean farmers.

Exports

Argentina Halts New Export Licenses as Higher Taxes Loom

Rob Hatchett|Feb 27, 2020

The Argentine government temporarily froze the registration of new grain and oilseed export licenses on February 26, potentially affecting U.S. and global soy supply chains.

Infrastructure

Brazil’s Minimum Freight Rates May be Ruled Unconstitutional

Alan Barrett|Feb 26, 2020

A possible truckers’ strike in Brazil could potentially affect the U.S. soy industry.

Infrastructure

Barge Industry Consolidation

Alan Barrett|Feb 18, 2020

Barge industry consolidation will affect the U.S. soy industry in 2020.