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The White House is ramping up pressure to reach a trade deal with China in the next two weeks, warning that the U.S. is prepared to walk away from the negotiations.
Trips to Washington DC with the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) and its Pork Leadership Institute (PLI) always offer enlightenment on current issues mixed with a comradery not seen in all industries. This spring’s trip was no exception.
USDA announced a new tariff aid plan that offers a single payment rate for all commodities.
In spite of what we heard for months of sideways trading markets and media fear of being saddled long term by mountains of grains (especially corn), some real issues are surfacing.
Report: Kansas corn production forecast down from last year
Here’s the latest from the USDA’s World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates:
Higher-than-previously expected rice stocks results in a 5.0- million-cwt reduction in all rice 2012/13 domestic and residual use.
USDA’ s sorghum planting progress ratings for the week ended June 6.
Canada is closely following the U.S., in so many political and trade matters, as a steadfast wingman. But what is the cost?