Heavy rains the last couple of weeks in the Western Corn Belt are causing problems such as kernel sprouting and stalk rot in some unharvested cornfields.
China plans to increase its imports of soybeans, reaching 110 million
metric tons by 2022. The U.S. is optimistic of exporting more soybeans to China
to help meet the country's growing demand.
See DTN Ag News. BMore Soy Needed for China...
The five most recent former U.S. Ag secretaries on Monday said they
only really expect tweaks to the next farm bill and don't anticipate any major
policy changes in the bill. They also highlighted some of complexities of
dealing with overall American health through food policy.
See DTN Ag News. :^Food Aid and Nutrition Debate...
Corn and soybean harvest progress fell further behind the average
pace last week.
See . FUSDA Weekly Crop Progress...
A new study by Informa Agribusiness Consulting found that prices of
renewable identification numbers, or RINs, have not caused increases in
gasoline prices from 2013 to 2017.
See DTN Ag News. 4^Study Debunks RIN Claims...
The growing battle over seasonal products is becoming a bigger topic
within agriculture over renegotiations with Mexico over NAFTA.
See DTN Ag News. =^US NAFTA Ag Rift ...
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