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Chinese COVID Shutdowns Prompt Protests

Published November 28, 2022

Thousands of protesters have gone to the streets in China, demonstrating against the government’s strict COVID policies. The protests are happening in at least 16 major cities, including Beijing and Shanghai. Protesters are calling for Chinese President Xi Jinping to…
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China Steps Up Soybean Buying

Published November 9, 2022

China has been an active buyer of soybeans the past couple of days. Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson suspects China is buying ahead of relaxing COVID restrictions. "They need to get some product. I think they're trying to…
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Xi Expands Power

Published October 17, 2022

During this week’s Communist Party Congress, Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to win an unprecedented third term. Xi kicked off the political event over the weekend. In the speech, Xi addressed numerous topics, including food security and self-sufficiency.
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The Calm Before the ‘Real Storm’

Published September 12, 2022

Global strategist Jacob Shapiro kicked off the Next 5 Years Executive Conference, saying it will be a time of great volatility. That is not necessarily a bad thing. "I'm actually pretty optimistic about the next five years," Shapiro told RRFN.…
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Strengthening Soy Export Markets

Published August 28, 2022

American Soybean Association CEO Stephen Censky sees the need to find new markets for U.S. soybeans. "You can't rely on China too much. They import more soybeans than the rest of the world combined." Censky says besides diversifying markets, strengthening…
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Phosphate Supplies Remain a Concern

Published August 22, 2022

Industry consultant Mike Rahm says China is one of the biggest hurdles for the fertilizer supply. China is one of the world's largest exporters of finished phosphate products. "In 2021, China exported about 10 million tons of products and the…
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China Leads in Way of Ag Exports

Published August 5, 2022

China is on track to be the leading international buyer of U.S. agricultural products for the third consecutive year. The total value of exported good to China reached record levels in the first half of 2022. Data published by the…
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Bill Would Prevent China From Purchasing U.S. Ag Companies

Published July 12, 2022

South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson introduced a bill that would blacklist China, Russia and other countries from buying U.S. agriculture companies. It also calls on USDA to determine the risks associated with foreign ownership of U.S. agriculture companies. In a…
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China-Brazil Negotiating a Trade Deal

Published May 25, 2022

China and Brazil are working on a bilateral trade agreement. During the early negotiations, China is taking steps to accept Brazilian corn. China still needs to approve the biotech corn traits produced in Brazil and its not known how long…
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