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Details on China purchases of U.S. soybeans
Farmers and ranchers already dealing with tight margins may soon face another financial hit: a steep jump in health insurance premiums. The expanded Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits that have kept many farm families’ monthly costs manageable are set to expire at the end of the year unless Congress extends them.
Locally areas received 2+ inches of rain in the last week
Treasury secretary says Beijing to buy 12 million metric tons of soybeans ‘this season’
Grain markets exhibit “buy the rumor, sell the fact”
China’s state-owned grain trader COFCO has bought three cargoes of U.S. soybeans—roughly 180,000 metric tons—for delivery between December and January, marking the first major Chinese purchase from this year’s U.S. harvest.
Federal Reserve easing cycle should help alleviate pain in farm sector: economist
China reportedly steps in to make U.S. soybean purchases ahead of trade agreement
Federal Reserve interest rate cut likely today
Trade talks progressing could have a significant shift on the U.S. balance sheet: we look at three possible scenarios.
Yesterday, the U.S. fertilizer lobby released a statement urging federal leaders to prioritize and accelerate the growth of domestic fertilizer production, which could stabilize input costs for farmers.
After three straight years of having a May-planted crop that outperformed corn planted only a few weeks earlier, some Illinois farmers are ready to throw in the towel on planting corn before the calendar turns to May.
Soybeans continue to lead strength on hopes of clarity regarding China on trade.
Wetter, cooler weather in the central U.S.
Although warning signs are emerging, economists say record-high beef prices could hold for up to two more years. Tight supplies and strong demand continue to drive the market, but economists and producers are apprehensive with talks of reopening the border.
Landmark deals demonstrate that America can maintain tariffs to shrink the goods trade deficit while opening new markets for U.S. farmers, says Ambassador Jamieson Greer.