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Optimism for a Thaw in Canada-China Relations

Published November 11, 2025

After a week in China, Canadian Agriculture Minister Heath McDonald is optimistic that trade relations between the two countries are improving. Canada has been effectively locked out of the Chinese canola market since 2018. McDonald said China has not made…

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What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets

Published November 10, 2025

In this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says the soybeans continue to be the hot spot while awaiting sales to CHina. Meanwhile, the cattle market continues to be…

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Uncertainty Lingers

Published November 7, 2025

Soybean basis levels received a boost from news that China intends to buy up to 12 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans. DTN Basis Analyst Mary Kennedy reminds us that until the soybeans are shipped and en route to China,…

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12 Million Tons in 2 Months ‘is Doable’

Published November 7, 2025

The U.S. and China have reached a trade deal, but Soy Transportation Coalition Executive Director Mike Steenhoek says it won't mean much if it isn't specific or enforceable. "Having some degree of specificity, that's important." The deal calls for China…

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Land O’Lakes CEO Cites Difficult Economy During ND Trip

Published November 6, 2025

Land O’Lakes CEO Beth Ford and North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong met this past week in Bismarck. Ford praised the state-owned Bank of North Dakota for its farm debt refinancing program. “It is challenging out there, but certainly no one…

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MFU Minute

Published November 5, 2025

Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish offers his perspective on the U.S.-China trade negotiations in the latest MFU Minute. Listen to the report. 

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Australian Canola Going to China

Published November 5, 2025

Australia is preparing to ship its first canola to China in five years. At least three cargoes have been booked for the fourth quarter. Australia was shut out of the Chinese market five years ago in a dispute over phytosanitary…

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U.S. Beef Exports Drop 36 Percent

Published November 5, 2025

U.S. beef exports are down sharply. For the month ending October thirty-first, exports fell thirty-six percent from a year ago, according to USDA data released during the ongoing government shutdown. Sales to Mexico and Canada were down 27 percent, with…

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An Important First Step

Published November 3, 2025

Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation President Dan Glessing sees the trade truce with China as an important first step. "We need to see the deal signed, we're caustiously optimistic, is what I would say," said Glessing. "Quite honestly, if we can get…

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White House Fact Sheet Offers Insight into China Agreement

Published November 3, 2025

Over the weekend, the White House released fact sheets detailing a new trade deal with China. According to the agreement, China will purchase at least 12 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans during the last two months of 2025 and…

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