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Grain Markets Shift from Supply to Demand Focus

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The focus for the grain markets is starting to shift from supply to demand. "I think there's enough of the crop harvested that the grain trade will assume additional adjustments in the crop will be minor," said Arlan Suderman, economist,…

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Tai Highlights Next Steps for U.S. – China Trade Relations

Published October 4, 2021

U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai and Chinese Vice Premier Liu He met virtually on Friday to discuss trade relations. In a statement after the meeting, the U.S. Trade Representative’s Office said the two sides understand the importance of this trade…

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Brownouts Add to Supply Chain Disruptions

Published September 29, 2021

At least 20 Chinese provinces are reportedly rationing power due to a coal shortage. This situation is expected to put more pressure on the supply chain disruptions within agriculture. Coal supplies are tight and demand has increased dramatically as the…

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Outside Market Factors Spill Into Grain Markets

Published September 27, 2021

S&W Trading market analyst Andy Shissler says the lack of fresh news for the grain markets means that news happening in the stock markets had a greater impact on commodities last week. "A property developer in China, the Evergrande Group,…

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Demand May Not Be as Strong as Expected

Published September 25, 2021

The grain markets are expected to be well supported the remainder of the year. However, Utterback Marketing President Bob Utterback is not sure demand will be as strong as many traders expect. "Demand is decent, but China is not accelerating.…

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Chinese Trade Subsidies Face Additional Scrutiny

Published September 13, 2021

The Biden Administration is considering an investigation into China’s use of trade subsidies. No final decisions have been made, but it could result in new sanctions on Chinese imports. The U.S. Trade Representative’s Office has been reviewing Chinese trade policy…

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Ambassadors Nominated for China, Japan

Published August 30, 2021

President Joe Biden has nominated ambassadors to two key ag export markets, China and Japan. Former NATO ambassador Nicholas Burns was selected to oversee the embassy in Beijing and former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel will represent the United States in…

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China Needs U.S. Soybeans

Published August 20, 2021

The USDA did not report any soybean export sales to China on Friday, ending an 11 day buying streak. "That was the first day since August 4 we didn't have a flash sale report from the USDA from China," said…

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An Aggressive Buyer

Published August 20, 2021

Iowa State University Extension Economist Chad Hart says the Chinese buying spree has been positive. "They've been incredibly aggressive in the past 12 months. Some of the buying is related to the growing economy and rebuilding after African Swine Fever.…

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Funds Exit Ag Commodities

Published August 20, 2021

Traders are nervous with ongoing world events, ranging from Afghanistan and the Delta variant. NAU Country Vice President of Ag Services Rich Morrison says crude oil has been a big driver in this market. "That is removing interest in commodities…

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