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Soybean Industry Boosts Oil Yield Amid Renewable Diesel Demand

8/28/2025

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Story summary

The soybean industry is responding to rising demand for soybean oil driven by renewable diesel.
U.S. soybean oil extraction rates increased from 17.9% in 1964 to 19.8% in 2024, a 10% yield improvement.
The industry's adaptation to changing demand is limited and needs further investigation.
Future analyses will assess the effects of these trends on soybean crushing prices and margins.

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Story summary

The soybean industry is responding to rising demand for soybean oil driven by renewable diesel.
U.S. soybean oil extraction rates increased from 17.9% in 1964 to 19.8% in 2024, a 10% yield improvement.
The industry's adaptation to changing demand is limited and needs further investigation.
Future analyses will assess the effects of these trends on soybean crushing prices and margins.