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Crop Condition Ratings in a Tailspin | June 21, 2023
Crop Condition Ratings in a Tailspin | June 21, 2023

Tensions rise amid Biden comments re: China, RFS announcement expected today and sources expect cash cattle prices to soften...

Port Workers Reach Labor Deal | June 15, 2023
Port Workers Reach Labor Deal | June 15, 2023

Kremlin pessimistic on export deal, Rosario Grain Exchange cuts Argy soybean forecast and Wal Mart announces plan to open Kansas beef packaging facility...

Xi Warns of Extreme Conditions | June 13, 2023
Xi Warns of Extreme Conditions | June 13, 2023

Cordonnier trims U.S. crop outlook, CCI ratings trail year-ago and China's Central Bank lowers rates...

China PPI Softens | June 9, 2023
China PPI Softens | June 9, 2023

USDA expected to raise ending stocks, Russian ammonia pipeline blast complicates Black Sea grain deal and France's wheat crop continues to deteriorate...

Global Food Prices Soften in May | June 2, 2023
Global Food Prices Soften in May | June 2, 2023

Senate passes debt limit legislation, U.S. signs agreement with Taiwan and summer air travel is expected to heat up...

House GOP Hawkish on Mexico | June 1, 2023
House GOP Hawkish on Mexico | June 1, 2023

House passes debt ceiling bill, Ukraine grain and oilseed production projected lower and China's small factory activity rises...

Cash Cattle Volume Surges | May 26, 2023
Cash Cattle Volume Surges | May 26, 2023

Canada gains access to Taiwanese market, France to begin HPAI vaccination program and debt ceiling negotiations yielding progress...

Fitch puts US Credit Rating on Shaky Ground | May 25, 2023
Fitch puts US Credit Rating on Shaky Ground | May 25, 2023

Republicans expect debt ceiling compromise soon, Argy rains improve expectations for wheat crop and the Fed devises Twitter Sentiment Index...

Hay Prices Soar | May 24, 2023
Hay Prices Soar | May 24, 2023

Debt ceiling talks stall, Russia signs MOA to increase cooperation with China and watchers fear rates could reach 6 percent...

Monday Morning Wake Up Call | May 22, 2023
Monday Morning Wake Up Call | May 22, 2023

Corn and soybeans are higher with wheat under pressure. Cattle futures open the week amid a softer tone with lean hogs firmer...

G7 Focused on Russia | May 19, 2023
G7 Focused on Russia | May 19, 2023

G7 members devise fresh sanctions on Russia, McCarthy is optimistic a vote on the debt limit is coming soon and Prop 12 may appear in the new farm bill...

Wheat Tour Finds Dismal Yield Prospects | May 17, 2023
Wheat Tour Finds Dismal Yield Prospects | May 17, 2023

Black Sea export deal extended, EU inflation increases and wholesale beef falls back below $300...

Friday Wrap Up | May 12, 2023
Friday Wrap Up | May 12, 2023

Davis Michaelsen and Editor Brian Grete discuss this week's market action...

China's Gold Reserves Surge | May 10, 2023
China's Gold Reserves Surge | May 10, 2023

Black Sea Export Deal talks begin today, McCarthy notes no progress on debt ceiling and the DOE looks to refill SPR later this year...

Kansas HRW Crop Continues Decline | May 9, 2023
Kansas HRW Crop Continues Decline | May 9, 2023

China's soybean imports below year-ago in April, western companies are looking for a new manufacturing hub and South American yields beat expectations...

Monday Morning Wake Up Call | May 8, 2023
Monday Morning Wake Up Call | May 8, 2023

Soybeans are mildly firmer with corn futures mixed. Live cattle futures are under pressure with lean hogs slightly higher...

FERC to Accelerate Natgas Projects | May 5, 2023
FERC to Accelerate Natgas Projects | May 5, 2023

China imports South African corn, U.N. food price rises slightly and tight sugar supplies may support higher food costs...

Turkish Lender to Facilitate Black Sea Grain Deal | May 4, 2023
Turkish Lender to Facilitate Black Sea Grain Deal | May 4, 2023

China's PMI falls, USDA creates 12 regional food centers and cash cattle trade begins to falter...

Russia Decries Export Obstacles | May 2, 2023
Russia Decries Export Obstacles | May 2, 2023

President Biden asks to meet regarding looming debt deadline, Eurozone inflation continues to rise and the IMF raises Asian economic forecast...

Friday Wrap Up | April 28, 2023
Friday Wrap Up | April 28, 2023

Davis Michaelsen and Editor Brian Grete discuss this week's market action...

Boozman Demands Higher Reference Prices | April 28, 2023
Boozman Demands Higher Reference Prices | April 28, 2023

Emergency waiver allows E-15 sales, locks and dams close on the Big Muddy and Mexico accuses Administration of bowing to pressure from seed industry...

Argentina to Trade in Yuan | April 27, 2023
Argentina to Trade in Yuan | April 27, 2023

Industrial profits drop in China, the House votes to raise debt limit and biofuel proponents urge Biden administration to include SAF in Inflation Reduction Act...

U.N. Secy General to Visit Washington | April 26, 2023
U.N. Secy General to Visit Washington | April 26, 2023

Poland maintains Ukraine grain transit embargo, CBO marks-up House bill and Russia continues to balk at grain export deal...

Russia Accuses Ukraine of Attacking Black Sea Ships | April 25, 2023
Russia Accuses Ukraine of Attacking Black Sea Ships | April 25, 2023

APK-Inform projects decline in Ukraine grin output, HRW crop condition remains historically low and this afternoon USDA will detail frozen meat stocks...

Friday Wrap Up | April 21, 2023
Friday Wrap Up | April 21, 2023

Davis Michaelsen and Editor Brian Grete discuss this week's market action...

China Soybean Buys Surge in March | April 21, 2023
China Soybean Buys Surge in March | April 21, 2023

EU imports of Ukrainian grain still in flux, California raises water use allocation and traders expect USDA to report contraction in cattle herd...

China's Quarterly Pork Imports Surpass Year-ago | April 18, 2023
China's Quarterly Pork Imports Surpass Year-ago | April 18, 2023

Ag attache cuts Argy crop estimates, Ukraine looks to resume grain transit through Poland and China's pork output rises sharply...

Friday Wrap Up | April 14, 2023
Friday Wrap Up | April 14, 2023

Davis Michaelsen and Editor Brian Grete discuss this week's market action...

Deficit Breeches $1 Trillion | April 13, 2023
Deficit Breeches $1 Trillion | April 13, 2023

Buffet warns of more bank failures, Rosario Grain Exchange cuts Argy crop estimates and boxed beef values near $300...

Outlook for Black Sea Deal Dims | April 12, 2023
Outlook for Black Sea Deal Dims | April 12, 2023

EPA tightens emissions standards, Ukraine accuses Russia of stealing lumber and Yellen downplays IMF concerns...

Mexico to Investigate Impacts of Consuming GMO Corn | April 11, 2023
Mexico to Investigate Impacts of Consuming GMO Corn | April 11, 2023

Traders expect lower corn and soybean carryover in today's report, HRW condition ratings historically low and South American crops have 'turned the corner...'

Gasoline Prices Soar | April 8, 2023
Gasoline Prices Soar | April 8, 2023

Markets closed tomorrow to honor Good Friday, Cargill steps lightly on Russian exports and cash cattle surges...

Beijing Courts E.U. | April 5, 2023
Beijing Courts E.U. | April 5, 2023

Turkey continues to work on Black Sea exports, IRS to release details of $80 billion spending plan and Exxon has high hopes for low-carbon business...

South American Crops Stabilize | April 4, 2023
South American Crops Stabilize | April 4, 2023

Yellen assures against bank runs, Kentucky Court bags WOTUS challenge and cash hogs slip again...

Odds of Farm Bill Passing This Year Decline | March 31, 2023
Odds of Farm Bill Passing This Year Decline | March 31, 2023

Markets await USDA data dump, Eurozone consumer prices continue to rise and H&P numbers firm just slightly...

Cargill Inc. to Halt Exports from Russia | March 29, 2023
Cargill Inc. to Halt Exports from Russia | March 29, 2023

Sanctions are not impeding Russia's ability to wage war, Biden calls for new rules on mid-sized banks and China lends billions to support carbon emissions reduction...

EPA Admin to Answer for Budget Increase | March 28, 2023
EPA Admin to Answer for Budget Increase | March 28, 2023

Biden vows to veto WOTUS block, Japan reopens to Canadian processed beef and Argy rains will have limited impact...

Friday Wrap Up | March 24, 2023
Friday Wrap Up | March 24, 2023

Davis Michaelsen and Editor Brian Grete discuss this week's market action...

Insurers Concerned About Ukraine Shipments | March 24, 2023
Insurers Concerned About Ukraine Shipments | March 24, 2023

Russia likely to target Ukrainian agriculture, DeutcheBank shares fall and Senate Banking Committee ask SVB execs to testify...

China Re-opens to Brazilian Beef | March 23, 2023
China Re-opens to Brazilian Beef | March 23, 2023

Brazilian crusher raises domestic soybean crop forecast to record level, Powell foresees financial tightening and China urges U.S. to drop tariffs...

All Eyes on the Fed | March 22, 2023
All Eyes on the Fed | March 22, 2023

U.K. inflation unexpectedly rises, EPA Administrator Regan to testify before congress and Argentina ships first cargo of beef to Mexico...

China Looks to Back Black Sea Deal | March 16, 2023
China Looks to Back Black Sea Deal | March 16, 2023

Swiss Central Bank eases banking concerns, Yellen to pitch Biden's budget to Congress and Argentine crushers 70% idle...

Bank Collapse Signals Tightening Conditions | March 14, 2023
Bank Collapse Signals Tightening Conditions | March 14, 2023

Argentine crop continues to suffer, Russia agrees to Black Sea export deal extension, but Ukraine wants more and PETA issues annual call for the White House not to use real eggs...

Friday Wrap Up | March 10, 2023
Friday Wrap Up | March 10, 2023

Davis Michaelsen and Editor Brian Grete discuss this week's market action...

Boxed Beef Falls from Peak | March 9, 2023
Boxed Beef Falls from Peak | March 9, 2023

Rosario Grain Exchange pushes Argy soy crop estimate below 30 MMT, Russia balks at grain deal extension and Fed Chair Powell did not specify this month's rate increase...

Biden Steps-up Seed Industry Scrutiny | March 7, 2023
Biden Steps-up Seed Industry Scrutiny | March 7, 2023

Crop stress continues in Argentina, China imports record soybean shipments in 2023 and NY Fed says pandemic supply chains have returned to pre-pandemic function...

Friday Wrap Up | March 3, 2023
Friday Wrap Up | March 3, 2023

Davis Michaelsen and Editor Brian Grete discuss this week's market action...

Freight Costs Tumble | March 3, 2023
Freight Costs Tumble | March 3, 2023

U.S. and allies prepare sanctions against China, U.N. reports fall in global food price and Gov. Reynolds (R - IA) to appeal to Biden on E15...

Argentina Suspends Poultry Exports | March 1, 2023
Argentina Suspends Poultry Exports | March 1, 2023

Spring crop insurance prices are in, La Nina is likely coming to an end and China's PMI improves for the second consecutive month...

Mexico Says U.S. Playing Politics on GMO Corn | February 28, 2023
Mexico Says U.S. Playing Politics on GMO Corn | February 28, 2023

European bond yields climb, Russia cozies up to Chinese yuan and Germany detects ASF...