Articles tagged under: China
China’s Corn Purchases May Be More Political than Fundamental
Published January 28, 2021
China is making big purchases of U.S. corn, but those purchases may be more political than fundamental-based. StoneX Group Chief Commodities Economist Arlan Suderman questions why this is happening now. "Why such a big sale that could risk doing something…Tighter Corn Stocks Boosts Prices and Changes Demand
Published January 28, 2021
The grain market is starting to get nervous as corn supplies tighten, partly due to China's feed demand. "As we start to get U.S. ending stocks pulled down and corn prices get higher and more variable, all of a sudden,…A Look at the U.S. and China Relationship Through a Bigger Lens
Published January 6, 2021
The Potato Business Summit kicked off with a look at the farm economy. The relationship between the U.S. and China is one focus for Rabobank Vice President of Food and Agribusiness Research Stephen Nicholson. The economist doesn’t expect China to…Ag Economy Barometer Has Slight Increase in December 2020
Published January 5, 2021
Farmer sentiment climbed in December according to the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. Purdue University Ag Economist Jim Mintert says farmer sentiment increased seven points to an index of 174, mainly on the perception that higher grain prices…#3 Story of 2020: New Opportunities Seen in Agricultural Trade
Published December 31, 2020
On January 15, the U.S. and China signed the phase one trade agreement. During the signing ceremony, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue said "I believe it will be a real bonanza for American farmers, ranchers and producers." China agreed at that…LeGrand: Grain Exports Have “Skyrocketed”
Published December 21, 2020
There are a lot of irons in the fire when it comes to relations between the U.S. and its trading partners around the world. A couple years ago at the height of the trade war, next to nothing was being…Doud Reflects on Time at USTR
Published December 16, 2020
In an interview with the Red River Farm Network, Ambassador Gregg Doud said his time in the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative has been remarkable. “In three years here, we’ve renegotiated deals with Canada and Mexico, Japan and China.…Doud Talks U.S. and China Trade at Prairie Grains Conference
Published December 11, 2020
October was the all-time best month ever for U.S. ag exports to China. The chief agriculture negotiator in the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, Gregg Doud, said there’s potential for November's data to be even better. China is also…U.S. Exports to China at $17.5 Billion Through October
Published December 8, 2020
According to the USDA, U.S. exports to China that meet the terms of the phase one trade deal are at $17.5 billion through October 2020. American Farm Bureau Federation Chief Economist John Newton says that’s the highest level seen in…