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Keep Your Head Up and Eyes on the Horizon
Published December 16, 2019
While there have been significant developments with USMCA and trade with China, CHS President and CEO Jay Debertin believes challenges will remain in agriculture. "The world has a lot of grain, so we don't see a magical lift from trade;…Mexican Trade Negotiator Upset with Labor Enforcement Language
Published December 16, 2019
There may be a fly in the ointment for the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. Mexico’s trade negotiator Jesus Seade is upset with a provision in the trade agreement that allows the U.S. have attaches in Mexico to monitor compliance with labor standards.…Phase One Trade Deal Secured
Published December 16, 2019
While the U.S. and China have an agreement, in principle, for a phase one trade deal, both countries will now move to a legal review of the language. They also need to determine how to handle the signing of the…MAWG Updates Resolutions Ahead of Prairie Grains Conference
Published December 13, 2019
The Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers met on Wednesday ahead of the Prairie Grains Conference. MAWG members discussed and approved updates to existing resolutions. Recently elected president Gary Anderson says farmers would like some updates to crop insurance. "There was…Trying to Help Farmers Get Through to 2020
Published December 13, 2019
During the general session of the Prairie Grains Conference, Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen told attendees the Department of Agriculture is working to help farmers get through tough times. "We hope to have an announcement on the Secretarial Disaster Designation…Have a Plan to Move Lower Quality Spring Wheat
Published December 13, 2019
Some Northern Plains farmers have lower quality falling number wheat in the grain bin. Marketing the lower quality wheat was discussed during Thursday afternoon’s marketing panel at the Prairie Grains Conference. Arthur Companies General Manager Kevin Karel encourages farmers to…MN Farmer “Cautiously Optimistic” On Phase One Trade Deal
Published December 13, 2019
Minnesota Soybean Growers Association President Jamie Beyer is cautiously optimistic on the developing news of a phase one trade deal between the U.S. and China. "This has been a roller coaster negotiation in the past 1.5 years. We're hopeful, but…Where is U.S. Wheat Going?
Published December 13, 2019
Half of U.S. wheat is consumed domestically. So, where is the rest going? "Exports to South Asia are growing fast due to an increasing middle class and changing diets," says Joe Sowers, regional vice president for the Philippines and Korea,…Waiting for More Phase One Trade Details
Published December 13, 2019
Traders continue to wait for details on the phase one trade deal with China. S&W Trading President Andy Shissler expects trader remain very cautious. "Just because we have a deal formalized and President Trump has signed off on it, China…