Imports and Exports
Corn sales and export inspections through the end of January were on pace to get to USDA’s estimate but not strong enough to suggest exports of more than 3.2 billion. But what if demand in importing countries suddenly expands?
Alan Brugler, with A&N Economics Inc., says, “What we’re seeing right now is, I think, intentional — that is, to get a little weaker dollar and, of course, that does help a commodities in general.”
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.