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Stockmen’s Association Encouraged by Access to Japan

Published Yesterday

Japan is the leading market for U.S. beef, even though restrictions have been in place since 2003 on U.S. beef exports to the country. On Friday, those restrictions were lifted as the two countries agreed on new terms for beef.…

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Japanese Trade Restrictions on U.S. Beef Eliminated

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Japan’s decision to eliminate trade restrictions on U.S. beef includes the 30-month age limit for cattle. U.S. Meat Export Federation economist Erin Borror says Japan is already the largest export market for U.S. beef with sales topping $2 billion last…

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China Buys More South American Soybeans

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AgriCensus reports two state-owned Chinese buyers stepped up its purchases of South American soybeans, purchasing at least eight cargoes over the past week. Sinograin and COFCO reportedly was on the sidelines, waiting for an agreement between the U.S. and China.…

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What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets

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In this week's edition of 'What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets,' Advance Trading risk management advisor Tommy Grisafi sees opportunity in corn. Grisafi, who is based at Portland, North Dakota, also highlights the current volatility in the marketplace.

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Lawsuits Filed Against Major Packers

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Two class-action lawsuits have been filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota against the largest beef packers in the country. A Florida live cattle futures trader, Michael Sevy, claims the packers have conspired to drive down…

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U.S. Lifts Section 232 Tariffs on Canada and Mexico

Published May 17, 2019

President Donald Trump has lifted the steel and aluminum tariffs on Mexico and Canada. "As you know, for years Canada has been charging us extremely high tariffs, as much as 285 percent or more for agricultural products, which is an…

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Perdue: Few Trade Mitigation Details Available Right Now

Published May 17, 2019

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is in the middle of developing a trade assistance program for farmers. According to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, there are very few details available at the moment. "We are assuming it will contain direct payments…

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Prevent Plant is Becoming More of a Reality

Published May 15, 2019

Corn planting in Minnesota and South Dakota is lagging well behind last year’s pace and the USDA five-year average. Based at Britton, South Dakota, DuWayne Bosse of Bolt Marketing says prevent plant is becoming more of a reality. "Planters are…

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Fewer Corn Acres Could Have a Market Impact

Published May 15, 2019

Planting delays are evident across the Midwest, and the markets are starting to factor them in. With the possibility of fewer planted corn acres, the grain trade has all eye on the June USDA crop report. "I've heard as much…

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Private Analyst Adjusts Acreage Forecast

Published May 15, 2019

IEG Vantage, which formerly was known as Informa Economics, is estimating corn acreage at 90.6 million acres. That compares to the most recent USDA estimate of 92.8 million acres. For soybeans, IEG Vantage forecasts acreage at 86.4 million. USDA has…

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