Gov't cites low production cost & rising global prices for finished product helping boost country's crushing output -- 991,620 mt of Malaysian palm oil exports during June acc. With no limit on the deliverable contract July soybeans traded 66 cents higher at one point during the session. to Intertek ship surveyor -- Suez Canal at standstill as officials for the canal authority say bulk cargo ship breaks down impeding other ships in the canal. No timeframe was given to clear the backlog of...

Eating just greens and veggies may seem like a lighter choice, but chances are youll be hungry an hour later if you dont add some lean protein and some healthy (monounsaturated) fat from foods such as olive oil, avocado, or nuts. This Asian noodle salad, which can be served chilled or at room temperature, also makes an excellent post-workout meal since its high in protein (to aid with muscle repair) and carbs (to refuel muscles) Each serving has a whopping 14 grams of soy protein and only...

By Lauren Villagran Associated Press NEW YORK Investors' appetites for new alternative energy companies remain robust, but tastes have shifted: While ethanol makers seem to have exhausted their favor, Chinese solar cell makers continue to pull in fresh capital. By Lauren Villagran Associated Press NEW YORK Investors' appetites for new alternative energy companies remain robust, but tastes have shifted: While ethanol makers seem to have exhausted their favor, Chinese solar cell makers...

The evidence favours soy protein rather than soy isoflavones as the nutrient that lowers the cholesterol but does not have any impact on HDL cholesterol, triglycerides or lipoprotein. A very large amount of soy, which makes up of more than half of daily protein intake, may lower the LDL cholesterol levels by a few points compared to dairy protein in hypercholesterolemic individuals. However if you replace animal protein with soy protein, it may indirectly lower saturated fat and...

Prices briefly rallied to new highs, feeding off the acreage momentum, as traders look for prices to reach levels that will not only ration demand but also buy some additional U. The market extended Friday's bullish theme, as the industry continued to factor in a tighter 2007-08 balance sheet, with smaller acreage increasing the importance of every bushel produced in 2007, a CBOT floor analyst said. However, a lack of follow through momentum at the highs did uncover some profit-taking...

Soymilk contains little or no fat, no cholesterol and provides soy protein, which, as part of a heart-healthy diet, may reduce the risk of heart disease. Soy-ful Smoothies refresh your diet Once embraced only by vegetarians, many people are now making soy a part of their diets as more of its health benefits are discovered. Cover and blend on high speed about 1 minute or until smooth. Plus, it can be used as a milk substitute in many recipes. Bob Greene, author of the best-selling book "The...

With the soaring demand for field corn for ethanol, some farmers have been switching acreage from sweet corn to field corn, which should help those selling sweet corn, Peck said. Peck said his "tremendous" crop was "probably the nicest first corn of the year we've ever had. Last week's Wisconsin Crop Progress reported corn height at an average of 31 inches in the state, ahead of last year's 24 inches and the 5-year average of 18 inches, but more rain is needed, especially in some areas in...

The August rains of 2006 also helped the soybeans and the third crop hay, he said. Dunn County has a distribution of approximately one-third light soil, one-third medium soil and one-third heavy soil, Faust said. In areas of the county with light soil and no irrigation, the corn leaves are rolled already after the long stretch of warm, sunny days, Faust said. Crops are not all that has been affected by the lack of rain. One foot of light, sandy soil will hold a half inch of water; heavy...

It takes 78 calories of fossil fuels to produce 1 calorie of beef protein, compared with 2 calories of fossil fuels to produce 1 calorie of soy protein. We waste 90 percent of the carbs, fiber and plant protein by cycling grain through animals for meat. A 10-acre farm could feed 60 people eating soybeans, or 24 people eating wheat, or 10 people eating corn, but only two beef eaters, according to the British group Vegfam. Harvard nutritionist Jean Mayer estimates that reducing meat...