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Hope for Market Stabilization

Published March 18, 2020

The market’s reaction to coronavirus fears has been "sell first, ask questions later." That's according to Cornbelt Marketing market analyst Sam Hudson, who thinks once the U.S. government's stimulus packages start to kick in the market environment should stabilize. "Once…

China Lifts Beef Restrictions, Updates Approved Dairy Export Facilities

Published March 11, 2020

There is continued progress in implementing phase one of the trade agreement between the U.S. and China. The most recent actions by China include lifting a ban on beef imports from animals over 30 months of age and updated facilities…

U.S. Ag Industry Questions Brazilian Beef Imports

Published February 24, 2020

The U.S. has restored market access for fresh Brazilian beef exports and those in the industry are reacting. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association has “serious concerns” about the re-entry. NCBA questions the lack of scientific evidence used to justify Brazil’s…

Ag Will Be Part of U.S.-U.K. Trade Talks

Published February 12, 2020

Agricultural tariffs and non-trade barriers will be part of trade discussions between the U.S. and the United Kingdom. That’s according to British government officials, who say they know how important U.S. agriculture is in Washington D.C. Any free trade agreement…

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VanderWal Speaks to Phase One Trade Agreement with China

Published January 19, 2020

More than 200 people attended the phase one signing ceremony, with one of those being South Dakota Farm Bureau President Scott VanderWal. "The main impact on agriculture has to do with the $40 billion of ag products going to China.…

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USMCA Overwhelmingly Passes in the Senate

Published January 16, 2020

The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement passed the U.S. Senate by an overwhelming vote of 89-10 on Thursday. The vote came just one day after the United States signed a new trade agreement with China. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said the USMCA…

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Phase One is Done

Published January 15, 2020

The U.S. and China have signed phase one of a trade agreement. President Donald Trump was joined by Chinese Vice Premier Liu He at the White House ceremony. "Today, we take a momentous step, one that has never been taken…

U.S.-Japan Trade Terms Take Effect

Published January 1, 2020

The newly approved trade agreement between the U.S. and Japan is now in effect. Tariffs are lifted on more than $7 billion worth of U.S. agricultural goods. This gives 126 million Japanese consumers will have greater access to American beef,…

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China Plans Tariff Reductions for January 1

Published December 24, 2019

As of January 1, China plans to reduce tariffs on more than 850 foreign products including frozen pork. The Chinese Finance Ministry says the cuts mainly apply to products in short supply and to foreign products for daily use. Food…

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Grain Traders Need Concrete Phase One Numbers

Published December 24, 2019

Ag Watch Market Advisors President Dewey Strickler thinks grain traders will need to see concrete numbers on the Phase One Trade deal with China soon. "Some are beginning to question whether China can deliver on $40 billion of agricultural products…

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Hope for Market Stabilization

China Lifts Beef Restrictions, Updates Approved Dairy Export Facilities

U.S. Ag Industry Questions Brazilian Beef Imports

Ag Will Be Part of U.S.-U.K. Trade Talks

VanderWal Speaks to Phase One Trade Agreement with China

USMCA Overwhelmingly Passes in the Senate

Phase One is Done

U.S.-Japan Trade Terms Take Effect

China Plans Tariff Reductions for January 1

Grain Traders Need Concrete Phase One Numbers

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