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The Chinese government has reportedly told its major state-run commodity buyers to pause purchases of some American farm goods, including soybeans and pork, as tensions with the U.S. continue to escalate. However, one market analyst says the...
After Friday’s close in the commodity markets, President Trump announced new sanctions on Beijing because of coronavirus, Hong Kong, and issues regarding technology. University of Missouri agricultural economist Scott Brown tells Brownfield Trump’s announcement might impact the Phase...
China made several appearances in the weekly export sales numbers, even as tensions between Beijing and Washington D.C. continue to cloud the picture on trade. During the week ending May 21st, China was the biggest purchaser...
Amidst other challenges, disputes across the globe are top of mind for two Midwest farmers who are losing the hope that came with signed trade deals this past year. Braden Thomas farms corn and soybeans in...
There’s increasing concern the phase one trade deal could unravel as tensions rise between the U.S. and China. President Trump on Tuesday said he’s preparing to take action against China over its effort to impose national security laws on...
Farmers can begin signing up for the USDA’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program today. The program aims to provide vital assistance to producers of eligible commodities who have suffered a 5% or greater price decline or who had market...
An Extension economist says farms with employees need to be aware of the new sick leave law passed as part of the coronavirus relief package. Paul Mitchell with the University of Wisconsin tells Brownfield the Families...
The USDA says cattle placements into feedlots and marketings fell sharply in April. Placements dropped 22% on the year to 1.432 million head, the second lowest for April since the series of reports started in 1996,...
U.S. commercial red meat production dropped in April as COVID-19 related closures and slowdowns hampered processing speed. Total red meat production was 3.862 billion pounds, a year to year drop of 15%. That’s also 23% less...
The USDA says the week ending May 14th was a lackluster week for meat exports. Pork sales were a net reduction following a cancellation by China, but physical shipments of previously purchased pork were a marketing...
