Argentina

The proclamation authorizes an 80,000 metric ton increase in in-quota lean beef trimmings imports in 2026. Economists say retail beef prices are unlikely to drop without impacting producers.

The U.S. Climate Prediction Center forecasts the weather pattern to persist for the next month or two, which is ideal for soybean reproductive stages, but the transition might impact the tail-end of the region’s growing season.

Arlan Suderman says the U.S. is strengthening ties with Argentina to counter China’s growing influence — a global strategy that’s leaving many U.S. farmers and ranchers feeling sidelined.