Agriculture
As a fifth-generation farmer in Rolla, North Dakota, Billie Lentz is passionate about sharing her experience and knowledge with fellow producers and consumers. Through her Instagram account, Lentz documents her farm life, educating others about the crops she grows and the technology she employs. Her work extends beyond the farm,
Soybean industry
Argentina's exporters have signed a letter of intent to ship approximately US$900 million worth of soybeans, corn, and vegetable oil to China, solidifying their trade alliance. This agreement follows the renewal of a multi-billion-dollar currency swap deal between Argentina and China, despite US opposition. Meanwhile, the International
Soybeans
The feeder roads in rural Ghana, a lifeline for farmers and communities, are in dire need of attention. Despite their importance, many roads are in deplorable condition, posing significant barriers to transportation, agriculture, and rural development. As of December 2021, only 29.5 percent of Ghana's feeder road
Soybeans
Ron Mittler and his team at the University of Missouri are on a mission to create a more resilient soybean crop that can withstand unpredictable weather conditions. With $2.4 million in funding from the National Science Foundation, Mittler aims to uncover the mechanisms behind how plants cool themselves while
Soybeans
Chefs and bartenders are discovering the versatility of koji, a type of mold used in Japanese cuisine for centuries, and finding new uses for it in everything from cured meats and pickled onions to cocktails. From curing pastrami to fermenting black beans, koji is being used to enhance flavors and
Soy milk
Soybeans, a humble legume, have become a pivotal crop in the revolution towards sustainability. Beyond its traditional use in tofu and soy milk, soy is branching out into various industries, offering a greener footprint and comparable functionality. Plastics, biodiesel, lubricants, coatings, and household goods are among the sectors embracing soy
Food supply
The Huan County government in Lanzhou, Gansu Province, China, has been actively promoting a key agronomic technology of corn and soybean intercropping since 2022. The county aims to safeguard food security and increase production and income by utilizing the advantages of corn and soybean strip composite planting technology. A thousand-acre
Commodity futures
This week marked the beginning of the harvest season, with signs of increasing pressure on US cash corn and soybean markets. Record-low temperatures in the northern Plains and upper Midwest triggered frost damage to slow-maturing crops, affecting the Dakotas, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. Despite a sharp increase in soybean receipts and
Commodity futures
Trading activity on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) is expected to be lower, with soybean futures experiencing a decline of 3 to 5 US cents per bushel due to improving weather conditions in the US Midwest. Cooling temperatures in the past week may have resulted in a 1% to
Commodity futures
The US wheat futures market witnessed a decline on Thursday, July 22, 2004, due to Egypt's decision to bypass American wheat and opt for French wheat instead. This move had a significant impact on the market, causing US wheat futures to fall despite the fact that weekly export
Commodity futures
Chicago Board of Trade nearby soybean futures are anticipated to open 1-3 cents a bushel higher on Tuesday, following a stronger overnight trade, due to unchanged U.S. crop conditions and a lack of weather threats, according to CBOT floor brokers. The overall health of the U.S. soybean crop
