Russia's occupation of the Black Sea constricted the outflow of commodities like soybeans before an agreement brokered by the United Nations and Turkey last year alleviated supply buildup. Soybean investors wary of the short-term events can still hope for long-term bullishness and the recent price retreat could offer value. If the long-term upside can persist in the five-year time frame, soybean exposure can still provide a portfolio diversification tool and a counterpunch to inflation.