National Ag News

U.S. soybeans going to China need to be cleaner.  As of January 1st, new guidelines require U.S. soybeans to have less than one percent foreign matter to meet Chinese phytosanitary guidelines designed to control weeds, pests, and mold.

The USDA is consulting with federal, state, and university experts to provide production and harvesting recommendations to producers before the 2018 crop is planted.

USDA officials say China did not set a maximum foreign matter limit, but loads with more than 1% might be subject to additional inspection, cleaning, or treatment.

Continue reading China’s new soybean requirements start January 1 at Brownfield Ag News.