Soybean futures climbed to a two-month high as China announced plans to significantly increase U.S. soybean purchases, boosting prices and tightening supply outlooks.
#YonhapInfomax #Soybeans #China #CBOT #USDA #FuturesPrices #Economics #FinancialMarkets #Banking #Securities #Bonds #StockMarket
https://en.infomaxai.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=103927
#soybeans
Is Weather the Only Hope for Higher Corn and Soybean Prices? #agriculture #farming #weather #corn #soybeans #cartoon #gregkearney #kearney
Some recipes call for using store-bought soy milk (or freshly made soy milk from an Asian market or health food store). I say, if you're going to go through the bother of making your own #Tofu, fresh is best! Start with some good, dried, organic beans! You won't believe the taste difference (nutty and full of flavor). And if your tofu doesn't set, turn it into dessert (for example #TofuChocolateMousse)!
How to Make Tofu
By Ashley Adams
Updated on 07/23/21
"Tofu is beloved by many around the world for its versatility and texture. The soy dish can be made at home using soybeans, a few special items, and a little time.
What You'll Need
Tofu is made up of three ingredients: soybeans, water, and a coagulant—usually nigari (magnesium chloride) or gypsum (calcium sulfate). Soy milk, prepared with soybeans and water, is the precursor to tofu the way milk is the precursor to cheese. A coagulant is added to soy milk to create curds and whey, similar to the way cheese is made.
The only ingredient that will really affect the flavor is the coagulant. Nigari, which has a slightly bitter taste that many people happen to like, is often used to make this recipe. If this is not to your liking, gypsum results in a less bitter taste and creates the same firm, smooth tofu as nigari (and it adds a lot of calcium to your block, too).
Gather these ingredients:
3 cups dried soybeans
1 tablespoon coagulant (gypsum or nigari)
1/2 cup water
And this special equipment:
Blender
Large pot with lid
Cheesecloth
Fine-mesh strainer
Tofu mold (either an actual mold or a homemade rig), lined with several layers of cheesecloth
About 2 1/2 pounds of weights"
Learn more:
https://www.thespruceeats.com/how-to-make-tofu-1001574
#SolarPunkSunday #MakingTofu
#TofuCoagulants #Soybeans
#Soy #Vegan #MakeYourOwnTofu
So, I've made tofu using a number of coagulants -- epsom salts in water, vinegar, lemon juice (I haven't tried nigari or gypsum). They all can affect the taste and texture of the resulting #Tofu. Read on to learn more!
Which Tofu Coagulant is BEST?
By Mary's Test Kitchen
January 7, 2024
"What Tofu Coagulant should you use for homemade tofu? I put traditional tofu coagulants (gypsum, nigari) to the test against grocery store ingredients (lemon juice, two vinegars, and epsom salts) to see which coagulant makes the best tofu at home! Will they change taste or texture? Read on!"
https://www.marystestkitchen.com/which-tofu-coagulant-is-best/
#SolarPunkSunday #MakingTofu #TofuCoagulants #Soybeans #Soy #Vegan #MakeYourOwnTofu
So, this article is aimed at commercial growers, but if you happen to have a few plots of land to grow stuff, #CoverCrops and #CropRotation is the way to go!
Top 10 Expert Tips for Growing #OrganicSoybeans: Boost Yield & #Sustainability
Excerpt: "Cover Cropping for Soil Fertility
Cover crops like clover, rye, or hairy vetch are game-changers for organic soybean farmers. They fix nitrogen, suppress weeds, and improve soil structure. For example, red clover can add up to 100 pounds of nitrogen per acre, reducing the need for external inputs. Plant cover crops in the off-season and terminate them before soybean planting, either by mowing or rolling. Sample Cover Crop Plan: Year 1: Red clover (fall-planted); Year 2: Organic soybeans; Year 3: Winter wheat followed by a summer cover like buckwheat. This rotation boosts fertility and disrupts pest cycles.
Expert Insight: A 2023 study from Cornell University found that cover crops increased organic soybean yields by up to 15% compared to fields without them.
Tip 3 – Implement Effective Crop Rotation
Benefits of Rotation for Organic Soybeans
Crop rotation is a cornerstone of organic farming, reducing pest and disease pressure while enhancing soil health. Rotating soybeans with crops like corn, wheat, or alfalfa prevents the buildup of soybean-specific pathogens like SCN. It also improves soil structure and nutrient availability. For instance, corn residues add organic matter, while alfalfa fixes nitrogen, benefiting subsequent soybean crops.
Planning a Rotation Schedule
Design a 3-5 year rotation plan tailored to your farm’s needs. A sample rotation might include: Year 1: Corn; Year 2: Organic soybeans; Year 3: Winter wheat; Year 4: Cover crop (e.g., clover); Year 5: Back to soybeans. Avoid planting soybeans in the same field consecutively to minimize disease risk. Case Study: John Miller, an organic farmer in Iowa, increased his soybean yields by 10 bushels per acre after adopting a corn-soybean-wheat rotation, as reported by the Practical Farmers of Iowa."
Read more:
https://agricarehub.com/organic-soybeans/
#SolarPunkSunday #GrowingSoybeans
#HarvestingSoybeans #GrowYourOwn
#GrowYourOwnFood #Soybeans #SoybeanCrops
So, this is a pretty good article... Again, if using #InsecticidalSoap (which it recommends against aphids), be careful about when you apply it (don't apply it when they are flowering, maybe apply it at night and rinse it off in the morning?)
How To Grow #Soybeans: #Edamame From Scratch
Edamame, or cooked soybean pods, are a popular Japanese snack food. Learn how to grow soybeans at home and you can keep yourself stocked up!
Written by Kendra Meador Horticulture review by Sarah Jay Last updated: January 20, 2026
"When you think of soybeans, what comes to mind? Large agricultural fields full of bushy plants, or maybe you think of soy milk or tofu. Either way, if you haven’t considered growing your own soybeans, then exploring how to grow soybeans may inspire you to plant your own soybean crop.
"Some claim soybeans are the oldest food crop in the world, which isn’t surprising, considering soybeans are more than a food source. Then there is edamame, the immature green soybeans that are popular in Asian cuisines. If you haven’t eaten edamame, then you are missing out on a scrumptious meal or snack and once you try them, you will want to grow your own.
"Soybeans are an easy crop to grow and care for because they don’t need a lot of special attention, plus they are similar to other bean crops (though not the same). This guide will go over exactly what you need to do, from sowing to harvesting soybeans, so you can be munching on your own edamame by the end of the growing season."
https://www.epicgardening.com/how-to-grow-soybeans/
#SolarPunkSunday #GrowingSoybeans
#HarvestingSoybeans #GrowYourOwn
#GrowYourOwnFood #SoybeanCrops
#JohnnysSeeds - #Soybean - Key Growing Information
"SCIENTIFIC NAME:
Glycine max
CULTURE:
After the last frost date plant 2" apart, 1" deep, rows 15–30" apart in any good garden soil. Upright plants are easier to cultivate. For nitrogen-fixing inoculants, which can increase yields,use those formulated for soybean crops. In extremely rich soils, plants sometimes exhibit overly lush growth, growing too tall to stand up. In this case, plants should be hilled up with soil. Soybeans can stand somewhat dry conditions, but irrigation may be necessary during drought periods.
FRESH SOYBEAN HARVEST AND COOKING:
For determinate varieties, most pods ripen at once. Clip plants near base when the beans are plump in the pods. Beans attain their highest fresh weight just as pods begin to lose their bright green color. Hand-strip remaining leaves and tie small bunches of plants for retailing. Shelling tips: strip pods, rinse, and steam or boil for about five minutes or until tender, after which the beans can be easily popped from the pods. Boil in salt water to complete cooking. Package for freezing at this point.
DRY SOYBEAN HARVEST:
When at least 90% of the leaves have fallen and the pods are dry, pull the plants out by the roots. Complete drying under cover if weather is wet.
THRESHING:
Depending on quantity, thresh by (1) shelling pods individually; (2) holding several plants by the roots and banging back and forth inside a barrel or trash can; (3) stepping on a large, closed bag full of dry plants; or (4) using a properly adjusted threshing machine.
STORAGE:
Make sure beans are dry (max. 9% moisture) and then store in a cool place or freeze to control storage insect pests."
Source:
https://www.johnnyseeds.com/growers-library/vegetables/beans/soybean-key-growing-information.html
#SolarPunkSunday #GrowingSoybeans #HarvestingSoybeans #GrowYourOwn #GrowYourOwnFood #Soybeans #SoybeanCrops
So, out of curiosity, I've been calculating how many soybeans it takes to make a small block of tofu. I estimated a total of 920 soybeans for 1 dry cup (as called for in this recipe). The average seed production of a single, well-maintained soy plant is 50-100 pods (yielding 3 soybeans per pod). So that means 3 plants for a single, small block of tofu? Wow! And yeah. I have a friend who is a #MOFGA-certified grower who grew his own soybeans (and taught me how to make tofu), and he was like, "God damn! It ain't easy! Especially without pesticides!"
Tofu recipe:
https://sarahsvegankitchen.com/recipes/homemade-tofu/
Soybean plant production:
https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/north-carolina-soybean-production-guide/the-soybean-plant
#VeganRecipes #Vegan #GrowYourOwn? #Soybeans #Tofu #FactoryFarming #Monocrops #SustainableFarming
Hybrid #megapests evolving in #Brazil are a threat to #crops worldwide
Two extremely damaging crop pests have interbred to create hybrids resistant to more than one #pesticide that could cause serious problems in many countries
By Michael Le Page
23 January 2026
"It was thought that H. armigera and H. zea couldn’t interbreed, but in 2018 genetic analysis revealed a few hybrids between the species. Jiggins and his colleagues have now analysed the genome of nearly 1000 moths collected in Brazil over the past decade.
"They found that a third of H. armigera now carry genes providing resistance to the Bt toxin – and they got these genes from H. zea. Bt maize was first introduced in North America in the 1990s, where some H. zea strains evolved resistance. These resistance genes seem to have spread to South America and now crossed species. As yet, the hybrid H. armigera haven’t been a major problem, says Jiggins, but that could change as resistance spreads.
"The transfer has gone both ways – nearly all H. zea in Brazil now have a gene conferring resistance to a class of insecticides called pyrethroids that was acquired from H. armigera. 'We’re just sort of blown away by how rapidly it’s happened,' says Jiggins.
" 'With global connectivity and climate change together lowering barriers to species’ range expansions, such megapests are likely to be an increasing global problem, as is the escalating rate of biological invasions more generally,' says Angela McGaughran at the University of Waikato in New Zealand."
Archived version:
https://archive.ph/cgped
#Soybeans #PesticideResistance #SoybeanCrops #CottonBollworm #CornEarworm #HybridInsects #GMOs #InvasiveSpecies
Anyone here in #Australia make their own #Natto? Have you found a source of good #soybeans for making Natto? The only ones I can find locally are not overly good for Natto as they add extra processing work and create an inferior final product.
Trump stabbed American Soybean Farmers Through the Heart With A Rusty Pitchfork!
12B bailout erupts as soybeans implode after China trade war fallout
#AureFreePress #News #press #headline #GOP #Politics #uspolitics #uspol #farmers #soybeans
https://share.newsbreak.com/gqztkzcu
Farmer Gives Trump an F-: How Tariffs and Trade Wars Destroyed American Agriculture
A veteran soybean farmer explains why Trump earns an F- for tariffs, bailouts, and policies that crushed farmers and fueled corporate land grabs.
#agriculturePolicy #BlackFarmers #corporateConsolidation #EconomicJustice #farmCrisis #JohnBoydJr #NationalBlackFarmersAssociation #ruralEconomy #soybeans #TradeWar #TrumpTariffs https://wp.me/p1OjMZ-oxE
Trump got played. Again. China has not bought any American soybeans as promised 2 months ago, but deliveries of Argentine soybeans are up
> 600%
#China
#soybeans
https://www.agriculture.com/partners-china-imports-no-u-s-soybeans-for-third-month-argentine-arrivals-up-634-11874186
#Farmers will get more money from #Trump.
When Trump promised new #tariffs while running for office, Gene Stehly worried that #trade disputes would jeopardize his international #sales of #corn, #soybeans & #wheat.
A little more than a year later, Stehly said his fears have become a reality, & Trump’s latest promise of #FederalAssistance is insufficient to cover #US farmers’ losses.
#economy #affordability #CostOfLiving #recession #trumpcession
https://apnews.com/article/trump-soybean-farmers-china-trade-tariffs-brazil-9663759ac3c9c7360bd5f23cb84180f0?utm_source=onesignal&utm_medium=push&utm_campaign=2025-12-11-Seeding+with+cash
Clueless and LYING!! China Soybean "Commitments" and the White House
#Soybeans #Tariffs #TariffsAreTaxes
www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9cT...
Clueless and LYING!! China Soy...
Hawaiian bowl …🤍🖤☯️🌱💘
#vegan #veganpokebowl #rice #corn #cucumber #lettuce #soybeans #basmati #radish #veganchicken #plantbased #plantaardig 💛
#KKKarolineLeavitt sparked a WAVE of condemnation on Tuesday by claiming #China was not buying #soybeans during the Biden administration as a way of DEFENDING Trump’s tariffs, which were the ACTUAL reason China stopped purchasing soybeans from American farmers
www.mediaite.com/politics/kar...
Karoline Leavitt Roasted Over ...
🚨🚨🚨$12B is insufficient to cover American farmers' financial loses from Trump's #tariffs: "Arkansas farmer: It's a far cry from what we need.
Just the loss🚨in corn this year was >$16B. The loss in soybeans is $11B. Cotton & rice are even bigger losses than that. $12B is not going to make up for this one year."
-Fact Post
#Soybeans #Farmers #Bailout #Economy #Trumpcession #Recession #Protest #USPol
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