Corn, wheat, and soybeans fell this week as farmers cheered better weather forecasts. Across much of the Corn Belt, farmers have been worried that cold, wet weather could delay spring planting, but warmer and drier…
Farm Aid on the Way?
In the ongoing trade dispute with China, American farmers seem to be the most likely casualty, as China’s retaliatory tariffs have been aimed heavily toward U.S. exports of soybeans, pork, and other agricultural products. This…
Trade War Looms, Battle Lines Harden
The ongoing trade dispute with China intensified as President Trump and China repeatedly ratcheted threats higher. On Tuesday, President Trump announced another $50 billion in tariffs against Chinese products, which the Chinese matched that night…
Grain Acres Slashed
U.S. farmers are cutting back on corn and soybean acreage this year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s annual Prospective Plantings report. Disappointed by low prices, farmers are projected to reduce corn acreage by…