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A Cat-and-Mouse Game with China

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Market analysts are still trying to understand the details of the new phase one trade agreement with China. Questions remain on the timing of purchases and quantities. According to Summit Commodities market analyst Tim Marsh, China is known to play…

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Analysts Need Confirmation of China Purchases

Published January 21, 2020

The grain markets continue to trend mostly lower following the phase one deal signing with China. INTL FC Stone Chief Commodities Economist Arlan Suderman says analysts need confirmation of China purchases. "The markets are rightfully skeptical about China. I can't…

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Censky Calls Trade Deal a “Bonanza” for US Agriculture

Published January 20, 2020

In an interview with the Red River Farm Network, Deputy Agriculture Secretary Steve Censky said the signing of the trade deal with China will be huge for all of agriculture. It "addresses the longstanding market access barriers that China has…

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Trade Talks Take Center Stage at 2020 Farm Bureau Convention

Published January 20, 2020

There was talk of trade as President Donald Trump took the stage at the 101st American Farm Bureau Federation convention on Sunday. After Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue welcomed President Donald Trump to the stage, Trump jumped straight to the point…

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Enforcement Important for Phase One Biotech Updates

Published January 20, 2020

There are updates to the biotech review process in the phase one trade deal with China. American Seed Trade Association President and CEO Andy LaVigne says the process provides more clarity moving forward. "The current process is a bit cloudy…

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VanderWal Speaks to Phase One Trade Agreement with China

Published January 19, 2020

More than 200 people attended the phase one signing ceremony, with one of those being South Dakota Farm Bureau President Scott VanderWal. "The main impact on agriculture has to do with the $40 billion of ag products going to China.…

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Phase One is Done

Published January 15, 2020

The U.S. and China have signed phase one of a trade agreement. President Donald Trump was joined by Chinese Vice Premier Liu He at the White House ceremony. "Today, we take a momentous step, one that has never been taken…

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Local Leaders at the White House

Published January 15, 2020

Approximately 200 people were invited to the White House for the signing of phase one of the U.S.-China trade agreement. Agriculture was well represented at the ceremony and several local leaders from the Dakotas and Minnesota were in attendance. That…

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What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets

Published January 13, 2020

For perspective on the latest market news, listen to this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Market. Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi discusses the USDA supply/demand report, the China trade deal and more.

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Trade Deal to be Signed Wednesday

Published January 13, 2020

The Chinese trade delegation arrives in Washington, D.C. today and is expected to sign off on the phase one trade agreement on Wednesday. The text of the agreement will also be released on Wednesday. With this deal, China will purchase…

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