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Nov 29, 2019

EU to Increase Beef Imports From U.S.

Grants U.S. larger share of existing 45,000 tonne import quota from 2020

Nov 26, 2019

USDA Crop Progress Report

Soy close to completion; corn harvest at 84%

Nov 25, 2019

Mycotoxin & Crop Report: Nov. 25, 2019

Colder and drier weather prevails; corn harvest hits three-quarters mark; new reports of DON in corn

Nov 25, 2019

China’s Sow Herd Showing Signs of Expanding

More pork demanded by China can be positive for U.S. pork export program

Nov 22, 2019

Brazil’s Beef Prices Soar on China’s Increasing Demand

Increase is tied to China taking Brazilian beef amidst its African swine fever outbreak

Nov 20, 2019

Trump Threatens with Higher Tariffs Absent Trade Deal

China and U.S. remain in discussions, but still major elements not agreed on

Nov 18, 2019

Mycotoxin & Crop Report: Nov. 18, 2019

Colder & drier weather hits the northern U.S.; corn harvest reaches the two-thirds mark; new reports of DON and zearalenone in corn

Nov 18, 2019

NOPA Crush for October Exceeds Expectations

Despite slow harvest, crushings are strong along with soybean basis levels across U.S.

Nov 18, 2019

The Case for Upgrading Trucks

There are many soft benefits for replacing aging equipment

Nov 15, 2019

U.S. and China Getting Close to Phase 1 Trade Deal

U.S. is scheduled to implement new round of tariffs on Chinese in mid-December

Nov 14, 2019

China to Start Importing U.S. Poultry

Country lifts 2015 ban on U.S. poultry meat imports effective immediately

Nov 12, 2019

Brazil Sugar Harvest Ends Early & Strong

Could be a bad sign for U.S. ethanol program

Nov 12, 2019

Second Round of Trade Aid Coming

$6.8 billion support provided as of November 12

Nov 11, 2019

Mycotoxin & Crop Report: Nov. 11, 2019

玉米成熟还没有完全完成;玉米哈维st passes the half-way mark; new reports of DON, zearalenone, fumonisin and aflatoxin

Nov 8, 2019

U.S. and China Agree to Roll Back Tariffs

Phase one of trade deal is smaller and initial component of broader trade negotiation

Nov 7, 2019

中国猪肉进口在2022年达到峰值

More hogs = more corn and soybean meal demand

Nov 6, 2019

China to Resume Canada Beef & Pork Imports

China blocked shipments from Canada in June, citing counterfeit export certificates

Nov 5, 2019

U.S. Corn Harvest Remains Slow, No Trade Deal Signed Yet

Harvested area expectations are down 360,000 acres from USDA October

Nov 4, 2019

Mycotoxin & Crop Report: Nov. 4, 2019

Colder and drier weather in most states; corn harvest 20% behind normal; new reports of DON in corn

Nov 1, 2019

U.S. Secretary Hopes to Revive Trade Deal Signing Date

With Chile summit cancelled, Commerce Secretary Ross hopes for mid- to late-November date

Oct 31, 2019

USDA Releases Industrial Hemp Regulations

Agency releases comprehensive set of regulations for complicated issue

Oct 31, 2019

Women in Agriculture Survey 2019 Results Released

Women now make up 36% of total population of U.S. farmers

Photo Source: American Farm Bureau Federation

Oct 31, 2019

Futures Mixed on U.S-China Trade Talks

November summit of nations has been cancelled where Phase 1 of trade agreement was to be signed

Oct 30, 2019

Farm Bankruptcies Rise Again

Chapter 12 filings increase 24% compared to year-ago levels

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Oct 30, 2019

Bloomberg Poll Shows Declining U.S. Winter Wheat Area

Assuming no increase in planted area and trend-like yields, stocks for all wheat will decline

Oct 29, 2019

Slow Harvest Failing to Lift Futures

Continues to offer basis opportunities across U.S.

Oct 28, 2019

Estimating Freeze Damage to U.S. Corn

USDA is likely to reduce corn yield and production estimates in future months as scale of damage becomes clear

Oct 28, 2019

Mycotoxin & Crop Report: Oct. 28, 2019

Drier conditions advance crops; corn harvest now 13% behind normal; new reports of DON, aflatoxin and fumonisin

Oct 28, 2019

Futures Mixed Amid Trade Hopes and Lacking Demand

Purchases will probably note return to pre-trade war volumes purchased by China from U.S.

Oct 25, 2019

U.S./China to Discuss Ag in Friday Negotiations

Will discuss plans for China to buy more U.S. farm products

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Marketwatch: Mar, 09

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open: 7.1255
high: 7.1702
low: 6.9908
close: 7.0089

US Soybean Price Idx:ZSPAUS.CM

open: 16.3891
high: 16.4741
low: 16.1289
close: 16.1383

US Hard Red Winter Wheat Price Idx:KEPAUS.CM

open: 10.5447
high: 10.6597
low: 10.2663
close: 10.2762

US Soft Red Winter Wheat Price Idx:ZWPAUS.CM

open: 10.09
high: 10.28
low: 9.9575
close: 9.9575