Northern Crops Institute

06/17/2026

Last week, NCI welcomed 10 participants from the United States, Dominican Republic, Ghana, Kenya, El Salvador, Guatemala, Sri Lanka, and Cambodia for our annual INTSOY: Introduction to Soybean course.

North Dakota Soybean Council | SD Soybean | MN Soybean Research & Promotion Council | WISHH (The World Initiative for Soy in Human Health)

The Northern Crops Institute (NCI) hosted its annual INTSOY: Introduction to Soybean course from June 8 - 12, 2026. 10 participants from the United States, Dominican Republic, Ghana, Kenya, El Salvador, Guatemala, Sri Lanka, and Cambodia attended this week long course, which offered an in-depth look

06/17/2026

Join us June 24th for our latest Future of Feeding webinar! This webinar will feature Klein E. Ileleji, Professor of Agricultural & Biological Engineering/Extension Engineer at Purdue University, who will present on the "Grain Quality and Value of U.S. Imported Corn
Register using the link:https://ndsu.zoom.us/webinar/register/6517755120196/WN_c4wCk1oqTJyWQ75x5xVDTA

06/11/2026

NCI was honored to receive the 2025 Global Ambassador Award from the North Dakota Trade Office at last week's Global Business Connections Conference! This award recognizes organizations that go above and beyond to promote North Dakota on a global stage. In 2025, NCI hosted more than 1,600 participants from 63 countries through our educational programs.

We are proud to represent North Dakota agriculture around the world and grateful for the partnerships that make this work possible.

https://ndto.com/press-release-the-ndto-recognizes-ice-crystal-engineering-machinery-management-service-inc-and-northern-crops-institute-with-global-business-awards/

06/10/2026

Join us next Wednesday, June 17th, for NCI’s Market Update webinar!
Learn from Allison Thompson as she breaks down the latest WASDE report.
Register now using the link below: https://ndsu.zoom.us/webinar/register/1617697998440/WN_9YsaNHHERsayng4WC6ekkQ

06/09/2026

TECH TUESDAY: Stone Milling with Amrita!

Inside our Stone Mill Room, we use traditional stone milling to turn grains like wheat, barley, and quinoa into whole grain flours while preserving their natural nutrients.

With a 26-inch granite stone mill, this space allows us to explore how milling impacts flour quality and end-use performance.

Want to learn more about what we do? Reach out anytime!

06/08/2026

Last week, NCI welcomed 8 participants from Kazakhstan, Senegal, Kenya, Nigeria, and Tajikistan for a U.S. Soy and the Value of Essential Amino Acids (EAA) course. The group traveled across Minnesota and North Dakota for tours and lectures.

American Soybean Association | WISHH | North Dakota Soybean Council

https://www.northern-crops.com/whats-new/nci-hosts-eaa-course-june-2026

05/27/2026

Join us next Wednesday, June 3rd, for the latest Pulse Potential webinar!

This webinar will feature Maneka Malalgoda, Associate Professor at the University of Manitoba. Join us for her presentation “Unlocking the Potential of Pulse Ingredients in Bakery Applications: Implications for Wholegrain Bread and Frozen Dough Systems".

Register now using the link below: https://ndsu.zoom.us/webinar/register/6917767906131/WN_WBH75HWKQoi5s2xS1yWuxQ

05/26/2026

TECH TUESDAY: What a Sensory Evaluation Looks Like!

Ever wonder how food gets tested for taste, texture, and overall appeal? Our Sensory Kitchen & Testing Room is designed for controlled evaluations, where individual panels help provide consistent, reliable feedback.

From product development to ingredient testing, this is where consumer insights come to life.

Connect with us to see how this could support your work!

05/22/2026

NCI’s Soybean & Soybean Meal Procurement course wrapped up earlier this week, and welcomed 36 participants from Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Oman, United Arab Emirates, Tunisia, Egypt, Lebanon, Syria, Sri Lanka, Italy, Thailand, Vietnam, and China. The course began in Fargo for lectures and hands-on exercises before traveling to the PNW for tours.

North Dakota Soybean Council | SD Soybean | MN Soybean Research & Promotion Council | U.S. Soybean Export Council - USSEC

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The Northern Crops Institute (NCI) hosted its Soybean and Soybean Meal Procurement course from May 11 to 19, 2026, and brought together global industry professionals involved in importing, trading, risk management, and procurement of U.S. soybeans and soybean meal.

05/21/2026

NCI Director, David Boehm, recently traveled to Morocco on behalf of the North Dakota Department of Agriculture and the North Dakota Trade Office to support a trade mission.

Read more about his time in Morocco below.

NCI Director, David Boehm, participated in a recent trade mission to Morocco.  Organized by the North Dakota Department of Agriculture and the ND Trade Office, the mission included six ND businesses and the NCI, and met with various US trade representatives, regulatory agencies, and food co