Insights and Stories on Soybeans

China approves seed firms for GMO corn and soybeans

Dec. 27, 2023 at 12:38 pm CST

China has approved a first batch of seed companies to breed and sell genetically modified corn and soybean seeds, paving the way for commercial planting of GMO grains in a move that could cut its reliance on imports from the U.S. and Brazil.

China to push for higher grain yields to ensure food security

Dec. 21, 2023 at 11:42 am CST

By Reuters

Production worker inside tofu manufacturing facility.

Feds earmark $400,000 to tofu production automation

Dec. 20, 2023 at 11:28 am CST

By Geralyn Wichers

Azure Sustainable Fuels Corp. CEO Douglas Cole speaks at a news conference at the Manitoba Legislature on Dec. 19 as Manitoba agriculture minister Ron Kostyshyn looks on.

Manitoba earmarks funds for sustainable aviation fuel plant

Dec. 19, 2023 at 2:40 pm CST

By Geralyn Wichers

Speculative net short position in canola hits new record

Dec. 18, 2023 at 1:31 pm CST

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

Argentina’s Milei to seek 15 per cent export tax hike on some grains: source

Dec. 13, 2023 at 2:33 pm CST

Argentina's new government of libertarian President Javier Milei will seek to raise export taxes to 15 per cent on some grains, though that would not impact tariffs on soy, an industry source told Reuters on Wednesday.

By Maxmilian Heath Reuters

ICE weekly outlook: Drifting market in need of outside support

Dec. 13, 2023 at 2:13 pm CST

The ICE Futures canola market remained under pressure heading into the New Year, lacking any significant supportive news of its own that could spark a move higher.

By Phil Franz-Warkentin

USDA lowers wheat carryout calls, minor adjustments elsewhere

Dec. 8, 2023 at 12:57 pm CST

Wheat ending stocks in the United States and around the world may be tighter than earlier thought, according to the latest supply/demand estimates from the U.S. Department of Agriculture released Dec. 8.

By Glacier FarmMedia Phil Franz-Warkentin

Organic price quotes: Late November

Dec. 1, 2023 at 12:14 pm CST

READ MORE: ‘Long winter’ ahead for organic growers

By OrganicBiz

‘Long winter’ ahead for organic growers