The US Department of Agriculture revealed last week that 59% of the soybean crop was planted, higher than the five-year average of 48% and above earlier trade expectations for 50% to 55% The market mantra remained the same last week as traders spoke of nothing else but nearby supplies squeeze, strong demand from India and China and bullish soyoil prices. CRUDE palm oil (CPO) futures prices on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives started the week firm and soared to their highest levels in nine years,...

KANSAS CITY, Missouri (Reuters) - A crop technology research group tied to Iowa State University has accused agricultural biotechnology leader Monsanto co. of "willful and wanton" infringement on patented technology involving a popular new type of soybean. KANSAS CITY, Missouri (Reuters) - A crop technology research group tied to Iowa State University has accused agricultural biotechnology leader Monsanto co. of "willful and wanton" infringement on patented technology involving a popular...

However, traders should consider taking a look at the Soybean market this summer, as lower US planting intentions and increased usage are setting the stage for extremely tight ending stocks this year. Soybean Oil demand is expected to increase, with its use in biodiesel production forecast at 3.8 billion pounds, up from 2.55 billion pounds this year. Enter Symbol Symbol Lookup Articles Market Commentary. The media has focused on the Corn market this year, with burgeoning ethanol demand and...

SOYBEANS This week, the soybean market prolonged what has now become a month-longrally, as a 20-cent rise in July CBOT futures overwhelmed a 1/2-cent decline inaverage interior basis. Census bureau reported monthlycrush at levels about 10 million bushels above those of a year ago, but it wasthe surging energy market which added the most power to prices. futures markets shuttered Monday in observance of the annualMemorial Day holiday, most cash grain markets will remain dark as well. Export...

Soybean planting is just beginning, but already the crop s planting progress is falling behind the curve as noted in the USDA data: This is not surprising given the sizable carry-out and cover in soybeans, via last year s leftover US crop, and the bumper crop harvested in South America. HenceI observe the chart on display below plotting the price differential between soybeans and wheat The soybean market is trying to sustain an upside reversal relative to the wheat market, violating the...

Researchers say that camelina, planted on millions of acres of marginal farmland from eastern Washington state to North Dakota, could help power the nation's drive for cleaner energy. So far, the only farmers who are interested are in Montana, where more than 50,000 acres of camelina were planted this season. The story of camelina, though, is about more than just marketing an ancient crop to solve some of today's problems. Kentucky.com . 05/27/2007 . Tiny seeds from Northwest could a be...