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Chinese Government Releases Post-Summit Statement

Published May 17, 2026

The Chinese commerce ministry released a statement over the weekend regarding the U.S.-China summit. It said the two sides agreed to a plan to increase trade with tariff reductions. China confirmed the purchase of U.S. aircraft, but did not provide…

U.S. Beef Regains Access to China

Published May 17, 2026

The U.S. beef industry has regained access to the Chinese market. Following the Trump-Xi summit, China extended the approval of 425 beef facilities and approved nearly 80 new registrations. On X, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins praised President Trump, calling him…

Automated Trading Triggered Selling

Published May 15, 2026

Soybean futures turned sharply lower following comments from Trump Administration officials suggesting soybeans had already been addressed in earlier agreements with China. StoneX Chief Commodities Economist Arlan Suderman said computerized trading algorithms interpreted the news as bearish for soybeans, triggering…

U.S.-China Summit is Complete

Published May 15, 2026

President Donald Trump says the summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping resulted in “fantastic trade deals,” including major agricultural purchases. Speaking on Fox News, Trump said China plans to buy large amounts of U.S. soybeans and other farm products. U.S.…

Trump Issues a Warning

Published April 8, 2026

While the ceasefire is underway, President Trump has issued a warning to the rest of the world. On social media, Trump said any country supplying Iran with weapons will face an immediate 50 percent tariff. China has supplied Iran with…

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Trade Policies Tighten Fertilizer Supply

Published April 1, 2026

Fertilizer is emerging as a key pressure point for agriculture, with new trade analysis showing supply risks are being driven as much by policy decisions as global market forces. A report from the Office of the United States Trade Representative…

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China Launches New Trade Probes on U.S.

Published April 1, 2026

China is escalating trade tensions with the United States, launching two new investigations into U.S. trade practices ahead of a potential visit by President Donald Trump. China’s Ministry of Commerce says the probes are a direct response to recent U.S.…

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Craig Calls for Action on Farm Economy

Published March 26, 2026

House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig says farmers are facing mounting financial stress as Congress works to finalize a new farm bill. Craig says current aid has fallen short of covering widespread losses across agriculture. “The $12 billion that's…

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U.S.-China Summit Rescheduled

Published March 25, 2026

President Donald Trump says he will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping on May 14 and 15 in Beijing, rescheduling a summit delayed by the Iran conflict. The meeting is expected to focus heavily on trade, with agriculture back at…

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What’s Hot What’s Not in the Markets

Published March 16, 2026

Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says crude oil has been the hottest market recently, with sharply higher energy prices helping lift soybean oil, soybeans and even corn. He notes that strength in crude has been providing much of…

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Chinese Government Releases Post-Summit Statement

U.S. Beef Regains Access to China

Automated Trading Triggered Selling

U.S.-China Summit is Complete

Trump Issues a Warning

Trade Policies Tighten Fertilizer Supply

China Launches New Trade Probes on U.S.

Craig Calls for Action on Farm Economy

U.S.-China Summit Rescheduled

What’s Hot What’s Not in the Markets

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