Crunching the Numbers Shows Why Farmers Are Seriously Considering Prevent Plant

A cold, wet spring has kept farmers out of the field and the trade war with China has weighed on prices, making prevent plant a very attractive option this season.

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U.S./China Talks... They Are Not Yet Talking Amid Additional Setbacks

Pro Farmer

| By Jim Wiesemeyer on 05/16/2019 6:50 AM

Trump tariff aid plan #2 bulks up to $20 billion | Metals accord near | USMCA | Auto tariffs

Perdue: USDA Working on Second Trade Tariff Aid Plan of $15 Billion to $20 Billion

Pro Farmer

| By Jim Wiesemeyer on 05/15/2019 6:09 PM

Plan similar to MFP but will address some complaints from corn, wheat growers

After the Bell: Grain Rally Pauses But Rain Delays Will Lend Underlying Support

Pro Farmer

| By Pro Farmer Editors on 05/15/2019 3:36 PM

Weather remains the focus with markets waiting for news on all trade fronts.

Ahead of the Open: U.S. Planting Delay to Continue, Supporting Grain, Soybean Rallies

Pro Farmer

| By Jeff Wilson on 05/15/2019 7:48 AM

Forecasts continue to point to extend Midwest planting delays.

China Economic Reports Signal Slowdown, Likely Due to U.S. Tariffs

Pro Farmer

| By Jim Wiesemeyer on 05/15/2019 6:32 AM

Disaster aid movement | Pelosi to meet Lighthizer | CCC funding needs replenishment

Fertilizer Bulletin | Urea Leads to the Upside Again

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| By Davis Michaelsen on 05/14/2019 4:23 PM

Fertilizer prices moved a leg higher with urea once again at the forefront of price gains.

After the Bell: Delayed Planting Rally Continues, Hogs Rebound

Pro Farmer

| By Pro Farmer Editors on 05/14/2019 3:31 PM

Less U.S./China trade rhetoric adds to positive undertone.

Grassley: U.S., Canada Could Soon Resolve Steel Tariffs

Pro Farmer

| By Jim Wiesemeyer on 05/14/2019 11:48 AM

Canada's Trudeau talks with VP Pence | Dr. Joe Glauber on next Trump tariff aid plan

CME Launches Fresh Bacon Index

Pro Farmer

| By Meghan Vick on 05/14/2019 10:21 AM

The index will establish a weekly bacon price each Monday based on data from USDA.

What Will USDA Come Up with for Tariff Aid Program #2?

Pro Farmer

| By Jim Wiesemeyer on 05/14/2019 8:27 AM

Farmers: Trump aid plan should include Mexico & Canada trade countermeasures

Ahead of the Open: Grains, Soy Seen Strong as U.S. Planting Delays Take Center Stage

Pro Farmer

| By Jeff Wilson on 05/14/2019 8:06 AM

China and U.S. agree to keep talking as hopes for a deal linger.

U.S., China New Tariffs Provide Room for Last-Minute Agreement, But Traders Skeptical

Pro Farmer

| By Jim Wiesemeyer on 05/14/2019 6:42 AM

Senate disaster aid bill | Bayer woes mount | U.S/Iran issues flare | Pompeo and Putin

HRW Crop Continues to Shine, While the SRW Crop Struggles

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| By Brian Grete on 05/13/2019 3:13 PM

The HRW CCI rating is nearly 69 points above its five-year average, while the SRW rating is 45 points below average.

China Responds by Raising Tariffs, Trump Pledges Another $15 Billion in Aid for Farmers

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| By Meghan Vick on 05/13/2019 2:54 PM

Trump also said he plans to meet with China's Xi at the G20 summit next month.

AFter the Bell: Corn Rebounds on Wet Weather as Beans and Hogs Fall on China Trade Tensions

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| By Pro Farmer Editors on 05/13/2019 2:35 PM

After the close President Donald Trump told reporters he has not decided whether to go ahead with tariffs on another $325 billion in goods imported from China.

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Crunching the Numbers Shows Why Farmers Are Seriously Considering Prevent Plant

USDA Calls Out Press Reports of Coming Round Two of Tariff Aid Package

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U.S./China Talks... They Are Not Yet Talking Amid Additional Setbacks

Perdue: USDA Working on Second Trade Tariff Aid Plan of $15 Billion to $20 Billion

After the Bell: Grain Rally Pauses But Rain Delays Will Lend Underlying Support

Ahead of the Open: U.S. Planting Delay to Continue, Supporting Grain, Soybean Rallies

China Economic Reports Signal Slowdown, Likely Due to U.S. Tariffs

Fertilizer Bulletin | Urea Leads to the Upside Again

After the Bell: Delayed Planting Rally Continues, Hogs Rebound

Grassley: U.S., Canada Could Soon Resolve Steel Tariffs

CME Launches Fresh Bacon Index

What Will USDA Come Up with for Tariff Aid Program #2?

Ahead of the Open: Grains, Soy Seen Strong as U.S. Planting Delays Take Center Stage

U.S., China New Tariffs Provide Room for Last-Minute Agreement, But Traders Skeptical

HRW Crop Continues to Shine, While the SRW Crop Struggles

China Responds by Raising Tariffs, Trump Pledges Another $15 Billion in Aid for Farmers

AFter the Bell: Corn Rebounds on Wet Weather as Beans and Hogs Fall on China Trade Tensions

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