• Will soybean planting boost Mexico’s oil production in 2021-22?
  • The increase in soybean planting is anticipated to boost the country¡¯s overall oilseed production as rapeseed, sunflower seed and peanuts remain low or decline. The USDA estimates Mexico¡¯s soybean production to be 300,000 tonnes in the 2021-22 marketing year as high international prices are expected to encourage farmers to plant the commodity.
  • What is soybean milling?
  • Soybean milling is the process of taking whole soybeans and processing them into a usable product: soybean meal. Processing soybeans typically involves de-hulling soybeans and then crushing or cracking them so they can be used for a wide range of applications. Although soybean milling is a common practice, not every milling method is optimal.
  • What drives Mexico’s soybean imports in 2021-22?
  • Mexico¡¯s soybean imports also will be driven by the feed industry and population growth, pushing imports to 6.25 million tonnes in the 2021-22 marketing year. The USDA projects the country¡¯s total soybean meal production in the 2021-22 marketing year to be 5.1 million tonnes, due to expected growth in the livestock sector.
  • How many soybean processing plants are there?
  • Most soybean processing plants are designed and maintained to operate 24/7 utilizing three shifts for approximately 345 days a year. Our 15 members operate a total of 62 soybean & 5 softseed solvent extraction plants across 21 states. NOPA members produce meal and oil used in human food, animal feed, fuel and for industrial applications.
  • What is the difference between milling and crushing soybeans?
  • Crushing soybeans is typically used to produce oil, while milling is used to make soybean meal as a protein source. Dehulling soybeans is necessary for the processing of soybeans in any form, and is needed to create a consistent particle size during the milling process. The process of milling soybeans isn¡¯t without its challenges.
  • What is the process of processing soybeans?
  • Processing soybeans can include crushing, milling, or de-hulling. Crushing soybeans is typically used to produce oil, while milling is used to make soybean meal as a protein source. Dehulling soybeans is necessary for the processing of soybeans in any form, and is needed to create a consistent particle size during the milling process.