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Vegetable oil futures eased as Brent crude broke below $75/bbl on the U.S.-Iran deal and a stronger dollar. CITIC Futures sees scope for a rebound once sentiment stabilizes. Palm oil faces near-term inventory pressure bu...

This paper outlines the standardized cleaning process for oilseed pretreatment, covering four core unit operations: magnetic separation, air classification, screening, and dust collection. Each stage is governed by stric...

Soybean storage risks—condensation, heating, and mold—can rapidly degrade oil and meal quality. Moisture above 13% triggers temperature spikes, while spoilage manifests as darker crude oil, higher acid value,...

USDA's June 30 Acreage and Stocks reports are set to trigger near‑term volatility in U.S. soybeans, though medium‑term direction depends on July-August weather. A 37% super‑El Niño risk for October-December threat...

This paper describes the structure and working principle of a soybean dehuller, which separates hulls from cracked beans through tube impact and negative-pressure airflow. Key structural components include a rotary valve...

This paper describes the operation and working principle of the plate heating layer in a conditioning tower. The heating layer consists of corrugated metal plates stacked and sealed with gaskets, with corner holes distri...

Improper bearing installation—including incorrect fits, hammering, wrong load paths, overheating, and incomplete seating—triggers failures such as creeping wear, thermal cracking, contact damage, and edge loa...

Extruded full-fat soybean is produced by processing whole soybeans through extrusion to eliminate anti-nutritional factors while retaining natural oil and protein. Wet extrusion is preferred for higher output and better ...

In 2025, Kazakhstan's oil and fat industry reached record output of over 1.57 million tons and export earnings of US$963 million, up fourfold from 2021. Sunflower oil production exceeded 752,000 tons, while domestic whol...

Crushing is a key step in oilseed pretreatment, using toothed rolls to break large oilseeds by impact, shearing, and squeezing. Scikoon offers Single Stand and Double Deck Crackers with capacities from 300 to 1,500 tons ...

Since March 2026, U.S. soybean prices have remained range-bound between 1140-1240 cents per bushel, caught between short-term bearish factors (a bumper South American harvest, weak exports, and faster planting) and long-...

Rapeseed oil futures have surged sharply, driven by weather-related output cuts in the EU, Canada, and Australia due to El Niño conditions. As of June 4, the main rapeseed oil contract rose 13.33%, outperforming p...

Soybean flakes are expanded under forced feeding and 4-6 bar direct steam injection. Inside the expander, a variable-pitch screw and shear pins create intense mixing, compression, and heating, raising the temperature to ...

The soybean conditioning tower uses hot air convection and indirect steam conduction to heat and dry soybeans, reducing their hardness for subsequent crushing, dehulling, and flaking. Key control parameters: material lev...

U.S. soybean prices initially rose after the USDA's May report signaled lower ending stocks but fell back due to weak exports, South American supply pressure, and seasonal crush slowdowns. China's soybean market remains ...

Soybean hulls make up about 8% of the bean but contain only 0.6%-0.7% oil. Processing with hulls reduces oil yield, lowers oil and meal quality, and increases energy use. Thus, dehulling before oil extraction is essentia...

This guide provides a practical overview of edible oil processing equipment for medium to large-scale production. It covers how oil extraction works (mechanical pressing vs. solvent extraction), common equipment types (s...

Canadian canola exports to China rebounded sharply in March and April 2026 after China lowered import tariffs as part of a bilateral trade deal. Weekly exports hit 315,600 tonnes in early May, the highest this year. Chin...

Scikoon Machinery showcased its oilseed pretreatment and feed processing equipment at FENAGRA 2026 in São Paulo (May 12-14, Booth D34A). Highlights included high-capacity crushers, flaking mills, screeners and con...

Vietnam is expanding soybean crushing capacity with two new lines, boosting imports to 3.2-3.8 million metric tons by 2026/27, mainly from Brazil and the U.S. Domestic soybean cultivation continues to shrink as farmers p...