Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the transformation and integration of the Heilongjiang soybean industry, emphasizing the role of modern financial tools like futures markets in enhancing the stability and competitiveness of the industry [1][5][10]. Group 1: Industry Overview - Heilongjiang province accounts for approximately 47% of China's soybean planting area and 45% of its production, making it a crucial contributor to the domestic soybean supply [2]. - The province is known for its high-quality soybeans, which are non-GMO and have high oil and protein content, leading to the establishment of well-known regional brands [2][3]. - The city of Suihua has become a major processing hub, achieving a processing scale of 1.65 million tons and generating sales revenue of 1.88 billion yuan in 2024 [2]. Group 2: Key Enterprises - Weiyi Northeast Company is a leading player in the industry, recognized for its "Weiyi" brand and its market dominance in soybean milk products [3]. - Other notable companies include Jinlong Oil and Dongxue Bio, which have also established themselves as key players in the soybean processing sector [3]. - The product lines of these companies have expanded beyond traditional soybean oil and meal to include soybean protein, dietary fiber, and soybean milk powder, with exports to various regions [3]. Group 3: Government and Association Support - Local governments are actively promoting the soybean industry through policies that enhance production and processing capabilities, including subsidies and support for deep processing enterprises [9]. - Industry associations play a vital role in technology promotion, product standardization, and training for farmers and enterprises to better utilize futures markets [9][10]. Group 4: Futures Market Integration - The integration of futures markets has become essential for soybean processing companies to manage costs and risks, with Weiyi Group adopting futures tools since 2014 to stabilize operations [5][6]. - The company has successfully reduced its raw material costs from 4,800 yuan per ton last year to below 4,000 yuan this year by strategically purchasing soybeans based on futures market signals [7]. - The "insurance + futures" model has benefited soybean growers, providing comprehensive risk management solutions [7][10]. Group 5: Future Prospects - The collaboration among government, associations, enterprises, and financial markets is driving the high-quality development of the Heilongjiang soybean industry [10][11]. - The ongoing transformation is expected to enhance the competitiveness of the industry, contributing to national food security and agricultural modernization [11].

Core Viewpoint - The stability of soybean and corn supply in Northeast China is crucial for food security, with key variables affecting farmers' planting benefits being land rent, yield, subsidies, and prices. While land rent and yield have improved, price fluctuations remain a significant concern for local farmers [4][5]. Group 1: Agricultural Economics - The decline in corn prices has led to reduced planting enthusiasm among farmers, impacting the overall planting area. In 2023, corn purchase prices fell from 0.89 yuan per jin to 0.82 yuan, and in 2024, from 0.79 yuan to 0.73 yuan, indicating a continuous downward trend over three years [6][7]. - Major agricultural companies are exploring the use of futures tools to stabilize planting income through order agriculture, where fixed purchase prices are agreed upon in advance to mitigate price volatility risks [6][7]. Group 2: Futures Market Utilization - The "惠民保价" project initiated by agricultural companies allows farmers to lock in prices for their crops, with examples showing increased income for farmers who participated. For instance, a farmer secured a price of 0.93 yuan per jin, resulting in an additional income of 200,000 yuan [7]. - The "夏季一口价" model, combined with the "增收宝" product, enables farmers to benefit from price increases while ensuring a minimum price for their crops, enhancing their income stability [7]. Group 3: Risk Management for Processing Enterprises - Downstream processing companies, such as维维股份, are also exposed to price volatility and are utilizing futures markets to lock in raw material costs. The company has been involved in futures since 2014 to stabilize procurement costs and manage inventory effectively [8][10]. -维维股份 reported that raw material costs, particularly for soybeans, account for over 40% of their production costs, making effective cost management essential for maintaining profit margins [9][10]. Group 4: Comprehensive Financial Support - The "银期保" project launched in 2023 aims to provide comprehensive financial support to farmers, addressing challenges such as financing difficulties and unstable sales channels. This project involves collaboration between planting entities, futures companies, insurance firms, grain purchasing companies, and banks [11][12]. - The project allows farmers to secure their income through insurance and futures contracts, with one cooperative increasing its planting area significantly after participating in the program, demonstrating its effectiveness in risk management [12].