Articles tagged under: China
Large Ag Buys May Not Be Enough for Phase One Target
Published December 1, 2020
The U.S. Census Bureau says China purchased a record $4.8 billion in U.S. agricultural goods in October. NDSU Extension Crops Economist Frayne Olson isn’t surprised with the purchases. "They've bought a lot of soybeans, corn, pork and cotton." Bigger picture,…China Makes Record Large U.S. Ag Purchases in October
Published November 30, 2020
According to preliminary data from the U.S. Census Bureau, China purchased a record $4.8 billion in agricultural goods from the U.S. in October. That’s the largest monthly purchase since November 2013 at $4.7 billion. China is working on meeting its…Grain Traders Being Cautious Going Into Year-End
Published November 30, 2020
Heading into December, Total Farm Marketing market advisor John Heinberg is expressing caution regarding the strength is in the grain markets. "We're watching the technical trends and the money flow. This is a weather market. It's all going to be…A Bullish Demand Story
Published November 30, 2020
China’s been in the market for U.S. corn and soybeans the past few months, but demand may be starting to slow. CoBank Knowledge Exchange Division Manager and economist Tanner Ehmke says there are many things at play in this market…What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published November 30, 2020
South American weather, holiday shopping and the latest skirmish with China are all part of the discussion in What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets. Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi offers insights in the latest market news in…Record Long Positions and a Risk of China Cancellations
Published November 25, 2020
With soybeans bumping against $12, NAU Country Vice President of Farm Services Rich Morrison is concerned about market risks. The first is China cancellations. "If the South American crop continues to perform well. I think we all knew it was…NFU Wants More Trade Stability in New Year
Published November 23, 2020
National Farmers Union President Rob Larew says the organization is looking for more stability from the leadership in the Biden administration. "That's hopefully a theme we'll see in the trade agreement arena where we hear President-elect Biden's approach on trade…The Future Direction for Trade Policy
Published November 20, 2020
Trade, climate change and a new administration were part of a post-election panel discussion during the virtual NAFB Convention. Under a Biden administration, Policy Solutions Principal Jay Truitt thinks the U.S. will change its trade policy with China, but not…A Record Export Pace
Published November 16, 2020
American Soybean Association President Bill Gordon is pleased to see China buying U.S. soybeans again. "We just set a record pace of soybean exports. We had decent yields and there will be some tight carryout, but soybeans will be the…