11.   Shares in soybean crushers also fell amid concern that a surge in raw soybean exports could leave soybean crushing plants idle in Brazil.

12.   Soybean exports to other countries, particularly Asia, have been strong in recent weeks.

13.   Soybean exports, particularly those to Asia, have been strong in recent weeks.

14.   Soybean exports also got a boost when the government lifted an excise tax on raw soybeans in November, making exporting more profitable.

15.   Soybeans were pressured by spillover from wheat and reports that soybean oil exports were below expectations.

16.   The Agriculture Department on Thursday reported greater-than-expected U.S. soybean exports last week.

17.   The association and the government say that the association never requested a new tax on soybean exports.

18.   There was talk earlier in the market that Brazil planned to add a tax to soybean exports, traders said.

19.   This means that soybean exports, too, will drop.

20.   To be sure, soybean exports continue to be strong.