China's "Goodwill" Farm Visits Canceled

Improvement to Brazil's port system and roads have cut costs and time associated with shipping.

Markets waiting on weather and some trade talk progress.

The time for action is now, writes this Kenyan farmer.

Cool temperature outlook will keep development slow but no freeze threats limit buying.

China says no weekend calls on trade; Japan insists U.S. end threat of new auto tariffs

Funds cover a few short positions waiting for more trade news.

But the brokerage also says tariffs will likely limit U.S. shipments to Beijing.

Get more highlights from today’s Weekly Export Inspections Report.

Positive trade news has markets opening with a firmer tone this morning.

Doane economists provide a visual update on short-term, intermediate and long-term trends for commodity and key outside markets.

Grains finding some seasonal support with signs U.S./China may restart trade talks.

U.S. and Japan reach tentative trade accord

New trade negotiations expected with China as U.S., Japan announce tentative accord

The maturity of the crop this year is a major concern for everyone from farmers and agronomists to analysts. While Pro Farmer found decent crops in Iowa, the final yield could come down to an early frost or not. ( Farm Journal )

“The maturity factor is critical, but when we put all the crop tour samples into one spreadsheet to calculate one average yield off of all the samples, it’s down 6.9% from what we had a year ago,” he said. ( Farm Journal )