Imports and Exports
Alan Brugler with A&E Economics, Inc. says funds buying in the grains Wednesday and early Thursday was tied to money flow. The key to keeping it going is to get through chart resistance.
Domestic importers and farmers ‘bore the tariff burden substantially, says new research from North Dakota State University.
While U.S. beef production fell 3.9% to 11.8 million tons in 2025, Brazil’s beef production surprisingly increased. Rabobank, for example, expected a decline, but now sees 0.5% growth to 12.5 million tons carcass weight equivalent in Brazil.
As he finishes up his term as American Soybean Association president, the Kentucky farmer’s key takeaway from his time in the spotlight is the importance of farmers banding together to influence policy.
Farmers weigh in on the pros and cons of federal aid programs and what they believe is needed to adopt regenerative practices in today’s environment of tight margins.
New research is literally testing the waters to see if post-harvest fields offer an untapped profit opportunity for farmers.
Susan Olson, of Action Intel, analyzes barge movement and logistics and says the past few weeks show a divergence in how grain is getting to export markets.
Growers say they remain cautiously optimistic and believe the U.S. is “headed in the right direction.” But they want the gridlock with China to end and for actual steps to be taken to get their crops sold and shipped.
Meat Institute report analyzes the state of beef cattle markets and points out current pricing myths.