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Watch for More China Purchases

Published June 22, 2020

The reports saying that China intends to step up purchases of farm commodities to meet their phase one trade commitments has helped support the corn and soybeans. China purchases weren’t really expected until the second half of the year. "Especially…

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Market Analysts Prepare for June 30 Acreage Report

Published June 22, 2020

USDA will release the planted acreage and quarterly stocks report on Tuesday, June 30. The acreage numbers could be a surprise. "Some shocking numbers are being thrown around," said Naomi Blohm, senior market advisor, Total Farm Marketing. "One analyst group…

A Change in Outlook for U.S. Processing Potatoes

Published June 22, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused some uncertainty surrounding the demand for frozen potato products and as a result, process potato growers reduced planted acres. Now, Northern Plains Potato Growers Association Marketing and Communications Director Ted Kreis said processors see demand…

China Suspends Imports From One Tyson Plant

Published June 22, 2020

China has suspended chicken imports from a Tyson Foods plant in Springdale, Arkansas. China’s General Administration of Customs cited the number of coronavirus cases at this facility. On Friday, this Tyson plant had nearly 500 employees testing positive for COVID-19,…

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What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets

Published June 22, 2020

The latest supply/demand story is detailed in today's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets with Tommy Grisafi from Advance Trading.

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CoBank Forecasts U.S. Ethanol Industry Transformation

Published June 20, 2020

Excess ethanol production capacity and reduced demand may force the U.S. ethanol industry to change its business model. According to a new CoBank report, the ethanol industry will need to diversify beyond fuel to include higher margin co-products. The COVID-19…

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Ethanol Markets Improve, But Regulatory Challenges Remain

Published June 20, 2020

As the ethanol market begins to improve, Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor said it will be a long road to recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic. "It's going to be very patchwork as every community is going to be opening at…

Grain Traders Monitoring Rainfall Across Corn Belt

Published June 19, 2020

The forecast for the weekend rains added some uncertainty to the grain markets. Cornbelt Marketing market analyst Sam Hudson says traders are closely watching the weather. "I think it will come down to who gets the rain and who doesn't.…

Lighthizer Talks USMCA at House Ways and Means Hearing

Published June 17, 2020

U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer testified before the House Ways and Means Committee last week. The trade ambassador answered questions on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, noting that the agreement goes into effect on July 1. Lighthizer said biotechnology will be addressed.…

China Surpasses Canada and Mexico as a Trading Partner

Published June 15, 2020

China has regained its position as the number one trading partner for the United States. Trade between the two countries approached $40 billion in April. That’s up nearly 43 percent from March. The Chinese purchases of U.S. soybeans have ramped…

Markets Articles

Watch for More China Purchases

Market Analysts Prepare for June 30 Acreage Report

A Change in Outlook for U.S. Processing Potatoes

China Suspends Imports From One Tyson Plant

What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets

CoBank Forecasts U.S. Ethanol Industry Transformation

Ethanol Markets Improve, But Regulatory Challenges Remain

Grain Traders Monitoring Rainfall Across Corn Belt

Lighthizer Talks USMCA at House Ways and Means Hearing

China Surpasses Canada and Mexico as a Trading Partner

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