There are currently no large-scale soybean crushing facilities in western Canada.

Production forecast of 718.93 million tonnes is second highest on record.

Total of 793 million bushels is well above the average trade expectation.

Company investing in facilties in the U.S. and Canada.

Commission approved a total of 17 biotechnology traits for import.

Deal for soybean crushing and refining subsidiary has been approved by Zambeef shareholders.

Wheat stocks are up 6%, corn is up 11% and soybeans are up 34%.

Soybeans are up 1% while corn and wheat are down.

KSU researchers say probability is 60% that planted acres will increase to 85.7 million.

Trade office estimates imports at 77.5 million tonnes.