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Higher than anticipated operating costs, including but not limited to increased prices for soybeans, could reduce our profitability.
We may find it more difficult to obtain in the future an adequate supply of soybeans at reasonable prices if the renewable fuels industry continues to grow.
Our operating results could suffer if we are unable to find new customers for our oil.
It may become more difficult to sell our soybean oil for human consumption.
We have made significant investments in USSC, which has a history of operating losses.
The success of our ownership in USSC is dependent upon market acceptance of Soyol
Hedging transactions involve risks that could harm our profitability.
We are dependent on our management and other key personnel, and loss of their services may adversely affect our business.
We operate in an intensely competitive industry and we may not be able to continue to compete effectively.
To produce soybean oil and meal, we must purchase significant amounts of soybeans, which are subject to disease and other agricultural risks.
The detection and spread of the Avian Flu virus into the U.S. could adversely affect our sales of soybean meal.
Our profitability is influenced by the protein and moisture content of the soybeans in the local growing area.
Interruptions in energy supplies could have a material adverse impact on our business.
Because soybean processing and refining is energy intensive, our business will be materially harmed if natural gas and electricity prices increase substantially.
Transportation costs are a factor in the price of soybean oil and meal and increased transportation costs could adversely affect our profitability.
Increases in the production of soybean meal or refined and bleached soybean oil could result in lower prices for soybean meal or refined and bleached soybean oil and have other adverse effects.
Risks Relating to Legal and Regulatory Risks
Legislative, legal or regulatory developments could adversely affect our profitability.
We could face increased operating costs if we were required to segregate genetically modified soybeans and the products generated from these soybeans.
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