As US oilseed processors evaluate mid-summer 2026 crop forecasts, the ongoing Iran conflict continues to shape input costs, biofuel demand, and the outlook for US soybean production. The fighting that began with US and Israeli strikes on February 28 disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz — a critical chokepoint for roughly 20-30% of the…
Argentina plays an important role in the global oilseed industry. As the world’s third largest soybean producer and leading exporter of value-added soy oil and meal products, the country has carved out a reputation as a processing powerhouse—establishing the dominance of the Argentina soybean crush sector. Home to one of the world’s largest and most…
As the global population approaches 9.7 billion by 2050, food demand is set to nearly double. With traditional livestock production straining natural resources, alternative proteins offer a sustainable solution for food security. However, the growth of alternative proteins, and plant based protein in particular, is stunted by misconceptions. Although it can be challenging for plant…
Growth Potential of the “Golden Bean” As the world’s fifth largest soybean producer and third largest consumer of soybean oil, India plays a pivotal role in the global oilseed industry. Offering substantial scale in both farming and crushing capacity, the Indian soybean sector offers plenty of growth potential — as well as several persistent challenges…
Soybean production in Nigeria is quickly gaining momentum, positioning the country as the anchor of the West African soy market, second only to South Africa in Africa’s emerging soybean industry. As Nigerian farmers increasingly switch their fields to soybeans from other crops like corn and rice amid rising input costs, soybean production in Nigeria is…
Canada is one of the world’s most important oilseed producers and exporters, and while the market is steadily expanding and diversifying, canola remains the cornerstone of this sector’s growth. Canadian canola processing plays a critical role in Canada’s economy, especially considering that the commodity crop was developed in — and named after — the country…
Many people use the terms “nuts and seeds” interchangeably — and incorrectly. Additional subcategories like drupes, legumes, cereal grains, and pseudo-cereal grains make these classifications even more confusing. It’s enough to drive anyone nuts. However, these seemingly trivial designations make a big difference in distinguishing the unique physical structure that differentiates grains, beans, nuts and…
Scroll through social media long enough and you’ll likely encounter a bold claim bashing seed oils as “toxic” or “poisonous,” painting them as the culprit behind chronic disease. Influencers as high-ranking as Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. warn against the harmful health effects of the so-called “hateful eight” oils: canola, corn,…
Soybean oil dominates food, feed, and industrial markets around the world, comprising nearly a third of global vegetable oil production. Although its widespread availability and relatively lower price make it popular across various applications, conventional soybean oil also comes with major drawbacks. As market demand shifts away from partially hydrogenated oil toward healthier fats, high…
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