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Soybeans (Glycine max)

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World soybean stockpiles might be smaller than they seem • Mar. 11, 2025, 2:52 PM ET (Reuters)

China Suspends Imports of US Logs and Soybeans From Three Firms • Mar. 4, 2025, 11:09 PM ET (Bloomberg)

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Also Known As	soja bean • soya bean • Glycine max

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