Top leaders from the U.S. and China are meeting in Washington to try and strike a deal and end the 18-month trade war. Initial reports suggest that the two sides are finding some common ground,…
Author: alex Breitinger
Cloudy Outlook for Grains
U.S. farmers are stuck in quagmire as they face difficult decisions in the coming weeks. Muddy fields and rainy forecasts continue to slow spring planting of corn and soybeans, leaving farmers far behind schedule across…
Abundance of Grains
U.S. corn and soybean farmers are giving thanks this week as their record-breaking harvest nears completion. Nationwide, over 90% of this year’s corn and soybean crops have been brought in from the fields, a welcome…
Swine Fever Heats up Hog Market
Hog prices exploded to a two-month high on Friday as markets assessed a new threat: an outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) in China. The highly contagious and fatal disease has been found on 18…