Articles tagged under: trade
Grain Markets Close Lower, Livestock Mostly Higher
Published June 19, 2018
Progressive Ag Marketing market analyst Brian Strommen says trade is part of the reason why grains closed lower Tuesday.China Hits the U.S. ‘Sweet Spot’
Published June 19, 2018
Van Ahn and Company market analyst Kristi Van Ahn says Tuesday's lower soybeans are impacted by U.S. tariff on China. "This is a big deal. We saw this scare earlier in the spring when President Trump started to talk tariffs.…Broker Believes Trade War Will “Resolve Itself”
Published June 19, 2018
As of late, trade has been a dominant market influence. Mark Borrett, a broker with the Rosenthal Collins Group in Chicago, believes the rhetoric between the U.S. and China will resolve itself through the needs of the market. "The bright…Trade and Market Outlook Highlighted at Ag Speaker Series
Published June 19, 2018
Silveus Financial held an agricultural speaker series Monday afternoon in Jamestown, North Dakota. Farmers heard about trade relations and a post planting market outlook from Chicago broker Mark Borrett. Silveus Financial founder Cy Monley says it's important farmers understand these…CCC Funds Can Still Help Farmers in Tough Times
Published June 18, 2018
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue told reporters Friday there’s still a plan to use the Commodity Credit Corporation funds to help farmers hurt by trade disputes. "It's still too early to talk about the mechanisms or the quantification of that. We've…Rural Vote Could be Influenced by Trade Decisions
Published June 18, 2018
National Corn Growers Association President Kevin Skunes attended the meeting with Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross Friday. "We want these trade deals to go through. We have to stand behind them, but also, farmers still have to vote with their checkbook at some…Providing ND Input on Trade Policy
Published June 18, 2018
North Dakota Congressman Kevin Cramer hosted a meeting between state farmers and Trump Administration officials Friday in the White House. Cramer said the meeting was very timely. "When the President talks about short term pain for long term gain, we…Short-Term Fix, Long-Term Damage
Published June 18, 2018
The threat of a trade war isn’t theoretical anymore. Farmers for Free Trade Executive Director Brian Kuehl says the current situation is “scary” The Trump Administration has promised a rescue package will be made available to assist farmers, but Kuehl…USCA Leader Appreciates New Trade Approach
Published June 18, 2018
Mandan, North Dakota rancher Kenny Graner was part of the face-to-face meeting with Trump Administration officials Friday. Graner is happy with the tough talk on trade. "It is a breath of fresh air." Graner, who is president of the U.S.…