oilseed
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of oilseed
Example Sentences
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Experts say poor monsoon rains will also reduce domestic oilseed production, increasing the country's reliance on imported edible oils.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026
But at Walsh Grain Terminal in northeast North Dakota, the recent per-bushel price under $10 still makes the oilseed a money-loser for most growers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 7, 2025
For decades the oilseed has supported the livelihoods of thousands of farmers and rural American economies who had relied on sales to China.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 7, 2025
Banning Chinese UCO would likely benefit oilseed processors, as biofuel producers would be compelled to turn to alternative sources.
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2025
The operation allowed Ukraine to establish a new shipping corridor, and seaborne grain and oilseed exports are nearing prewar levels, according to according to data shared with The New York Times.
From New York Times ● May 17, 2024
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