At the end of February and early March, the spring wheat market saw some negative momentum come into play as old crop values came under pressu…
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The soybean market has been kind of volatile lately, but prices for old crop beans have still been averaging slightly over $13 per bushel, and…
UNDERWOOD, Minn. – A few years ago, during mid-July, Rick Swenson walked through a beautiful soybean field. Located just 10 miles from his hom…
The soybean market rang in the New Year with prices that were over $4 higher than they were a year ago at the beginning of the year. That’s a …
What a difference a year makes, and make no mistake about it, 2020 has been a year like no other, offering all varieties of challenges. But fo…
At the UNL Food Processing Center/Department of Food Science and Technology researchers are cooking up a batch of the very first bean-based, dairy-free yogurt to develop a new niche product for dry edible beans — a No. 1 crop for Nebraska growers.
Herbicide options in dry beans are limited compared to other common row crops in Nebraska, such as corn or soybean. With the increasing preval…
The stars have aligned, or at least certain factors have joined, to help bring a nice rally to soybean prices as Thanksgiving neared.
Soybean producers had reason to smile as November began with continued strong demand and prices moving to levels they haven’t seen for some time.
Many people in the country are relying on food distribution programs during economic struggles brought on by the pandemic. Our columnists shares some recipes to put those common ingredients to use. Feel free to print and share with your local food pantry!
As soybean harvest across the U.S. begins to wind down, U.S. producers have been pleased not so much with their yields, but because demand has…
LAKE BENTON, Minn. – Soybean harvest 2020 was going well for the father-and-son-team of Bob and Jon Worth.
PAGE, N .D. – Once again, Brad McKay was seeing his prevented plant acres dry up enough so he could plant a cover crop, but a shower on Saturd…
Harvest is continuing across North Dakota, while frost swept through the state on Labor Day.
The recent story of the soybean market is “this is something else,” in that producers haven’t seen these kinds of prices for some time.
Throughout this COVID pandemic there are many situations of food suppliers with various organizations and people helping people.
Harvest is ramping up across the state, with spring wheat, durum, barley and some canola being cut throughout the hot days of August with temp…
It’s understood that the soybean crop is “made” in August as the crop depends on good weather to set pods and build the crop. This year, howev…
Too often a shopper’s selection of items in the grocery store is based on how the product looks. An item such as pinto beans provides a prime …
As the old adage goes, “soybeans are made in August.” But the soybean market is also facing some headwinds.
DOVER, Minn. – For the past 15-plus years, the Storms have been camping as a group at the same lake/resort. They were able to go again this ye…
PAGE, N.D. – The planting season is wrapped up for Page farmer Brad McKay. He put his last soybeans in the ground on Friday, June 5, right bef…
While there appears to be multiple “black swan” events taking place at one time, the soybean market is looking a bit more optimistic than othe…
Garbanzo beans, or chick peas have been popular in hummus, but may also be used in many other dishes such as salads, soups, stews, meats and c…
Sunflower, followed by dry edible beans, are the most susceptible crops to white mold, or sclerotinia.