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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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Update on Completed U.S./China Trade Talks; Impasse, Not a Breakdown

| By Jim Wiesemeyer on 05/10/2019 11:28 AM

China’s Liu says talks went 'fairly well' as Chinese team scheduled to return to Beijing

Ahead of Open - Grains Weak on Heightened China Tensions; Market Pauses Before USDA 2019-20 Crop Reports

| By Jeff Wilson on 05/10/2019 7:48 AM

Planting window opening for the next week for U.S. farmers to rush to catch up on spring seeding.

Trump Suggests Purchasing $15 Billion in Commodities to Help Aid Farmers Caught in Tariff Fight

| By Jim Wiesemeyer on 05/10/2019 6:44 AM

History shows any reserve and big donations have limitations and unintended consequences

U.S./China Talks Fail in Initial Round, More Talks Today as Hike in Tariffs Takes Effect

| By Jim Wiesemeyer on 05/10/2019 5:27 AM

U.S. farmers could get additional Trump tariff aid payments: White House

Fed Bank: Farmland Values Stable in Central Corn Belt

| By Mike Walsten on 05/09/2019 5:46 PM

Chicago Federal Reserve finds stable farmland values versus year earlier, but weakening cash rental rates.

After the Bell: Grains, Soy Extend Losses on China Trade Tensions

| By Pro Farmer Editors on 05/09/2019 4:06 PM

Small planting window opens Friday for Midwest crops to get seeded.

Ag Trade Balance Hits Lowest Level in Nearly Two Years

| By Meghan Vick on 05/09/2019 2:24 PM

Imports climbed more rapidly than exports during March.

Trump: China Trade Deal Could Get Done This Week; Xi Sends Letter to Trump

| By Jim Wiesemeyer on 05/09/2019 12:17 PM

Talks begin at 5 pm ET; working dinner

Freeze Warnings for the Central Plains

| By Meghan Vick on 05/09/2019 11:15 AM

A cold high pressure system is expected to drop temperatures 25 to 35 degrees from the average.

Fed Banks say U.S./China Trade Battle the Biggest Threat to Farm Economy

| By Meghan Vick on 05/09/2019 10:59 AM

And the farm economy is already in tough shape.

Conab Raises Brazilian Corn and Soybean Crop Estimates

| By Meghan Vick on 05/09/2019 10:21 AM

But despite the higher bean crop estimate, the statistics agency cut its soybean export projection.

Ahead of the Open: China Trade Deal Pessimism Depresses Ag and Financial Markets

| By Jeff Wilson on 05/09/2019 8:09 AM

Planting window opens for a short time next week in U.S. Midwest.

Highly Disappointing Corn and Soybean Export Sales

| By Meghan Vick on 05/09/2019 7:48 AM

Solid pork and beef sales were one of the few bright spots of today's report.

U.S./China Talks Resume: Gloves On, or Off?

| By Jim Wiesemeyer on 05/09/2019 7:10 AM

RFS | World food prices | Pelosi and Trump on USMCA

Friday’s Reports Not Expected to Improve Bearish Attitudes

| By Meghan Vick on 05/08/2019 3:19 PM

Find out what's expected heading into USDA’s May 10 reports.

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