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Articles tagged under: Ed Usset

Usset: No Clear Path for Market Decisions

Published June 6, 2025

As trade tensions with China persist under President Trump, University of Minnesota Extension economist Ed Usset says uncertainty is the biggest challenge facing U.S. agriculture. “Agriculture is so dependent on trade here in the U.S. We export 40 to 45…
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Uncertain Times

Published April 21, 2025

University of Minnesota Extension Economist Ed Usset says current trade tensions with China feel broader and more uncertain than anything in recent memory, even compared to the 2018 trade war. How should a farmer respond to this time of uncertainty?…
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Grains Markets Face Headwinds in New Year

Published December 26, 2024

The grains markets face an uphill battle going into 2025. However, University of Minnesota Grain Market Economist Ed Usset sees some upside in the corn and wheat markets. The soybean markets are a different story. "The problem is there are…
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Tattoo Your Backside

Published October 9, 2024

University of Minnesota Extension Economist Ed Usset is advising farmers to sell into any rallies seen in the grain market. He’s firm about this view. "Don't do it in permanent ink, but tattoo 'sell rallies' on your backside and keep…
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Cost of Production Helps Determine Marketing Plan

Published December 20, 2023

University of Minnesota Extension Crops Economist Ed Usset wants farmers to know their production costs, “That’s your first step. It gives you an idea of where you want to start,” said Usset. Futures prices are below average production costs. “I…
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Strap In for Another Golden Age in Agriculture

Published February 13, 2023

The first 'golden age of agriculture' was in the early 1900s when farm income doubled and land values tripled. University of Minnesota Grain Marketing Economist Edward Usset says American agriculture enjoyed similar success from 2007-to-2014. “It’s the second Golden Age"…
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Rally Could Impact Acreage in Northern Plains

Published January 22, 2021

The corn and soybean rally will impact local planting intention. During the AgCountry Farm Credit Services Virtual Marketing Day, NDSU Extension Crops Marketing Economist Frayne Olson said he has heard from specialty crop companies. "The processors would be very comfortable…
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“Hunkering Down” for the New Normal in Agriculture

Published September 30, 2019

As bankers gathered at the Ag Credit Conference, the economy and its financial impact on those in agriculture were the talk around the room. With low commodity prices, University of Minnesota grain marketing economist Ed Usset says farmers need to…
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A Potential Lasting Impact of the U.S. China Trade War

Published March 1, 2019

University of Minnesota Grain Marketing Specialist Ed Usset is hopeful soybean trade with China can return to pre-trade war levels, but he is concerned. "I've read the Chinese are revisiting how much soybean meal they need to feed hogs. That's…
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Short-Term Trade Pain Could Have Long-Term Consequences

Published September 25, 2018

When it comes to trade, University of Minnesota Grain Marketing Specialist Ed Usset says short term pain may become long-term pain. "I am very concerned that even if tomorrow we all kissed and made up and got back to business…
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