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US Secretary of Agriculture Announces Another Trade Agreement

Dan Agri-Business, Export/Import, Exports/Imports, Field Crops, Soybeans, Trade

Bangladesh to Purchase $1 Billion in U.S. Soybeans Following New Trade Agreement U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced this week that the Trump Administration has secured a new trade agreement that will significantly boost U.S. soybean exports. The deal marks another key step in expanding global agricultural markets following the administration’s recent trade agreement with China. “America Means Business! …

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Row Croppers Consider Contract Grazing

Dan Agri-Business, Beef, Cattle, Field Crops, Pasture

Contract Grazing Gains Interest as Row Crop Farmers Seek New Income Opportunities Across the country, row crop producers are feeling the financial pressure of high input costs and low commodity prices, which continue to tighten profit margins heading into 2026. With limited optimism for lower costs or stronger crop markets, many farmers are actively exploring alternative income streams to help …

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Reviewing The Grain Trade

Dan Agri-Business, Commodities, Corn, Economy, Field Crops, Soybeans, Wheat

November Grain Market Technical Update: Corn and Soybeans Test Key Levels As we move through the first week of November, analysts are closely watching the technical side of the grain trade, with both corn and soybean futures showing notable movement after recent rallies. December corn futures rallied early in the week, climbing above a major 200-day moving average around the …

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USMEF CEO Comments on US China Trade Discussions

Dan Beef, Cattle, Export/Import, Exports/Imports, Field Crops, Marketing, Pork, Soybeans, Trade, U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF)

U.S.–China Trade Talks and Tariff Reductions Could Boost Pork and Beef Exports As U.S.–China trade discussions continue to evolve, the agricultural industry is watching closely—especially producers of U.S. pork, beef, and soybeans. Ongoing negotiations between the two countries are influencing commodity prices and global market access, with the potential to reshape export opportunities for American farmers and processors. U.S. Meat …

American Soybean Association

American Soybean Association Celebrates Announcement of US China Trade Agreement

Dan Export/Import, Exports/Imports, Soybeans, Trade

The American Soybean Association (ASA) is celebrating a major milestone for U.S. agriculture following the recent announcement of a U.S.-China trade agreement that includes significant soybean purchases. This development marks a positive turn for U.S. soybean farmers who have faced years of uncertainty in global trade markets. In a statement released last week, ASA President and Kentucky soybean farmer Caleb …

U.S. Peanut Federation

US Peanut Federation USMCA Comments

Dan Export/Import, Exports/Imports, Peanuts, Trade

The U.S. Peanut Federation (USPF) has taken the opportunity to provide detailed comments ahead of the upcoming review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). The organization emphasized the crucial role that peanut exports play in supporting American farmers and the broader agricultural economy. According to the Federation’s report, peanuts are grown in 13 U.S. states, representing a vital segment of American …

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Difficulty in Determining How Many Peanuts Are Being Produced

Dan Peanuts

Peanut Industry Faces Data Shortage as USDA Reports Lag Behind Harvest The U.S. peanut industry is facing a serious challenge this harvest season — a lack of up-to-date data on peanut production. Dr. Adam Rabinowitz of Auburn University recently published an article detailing the problem and how it’s impacting farmers’ ability to price their crop and plan for the market. …

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President Trump Shares News on China Trade Talks

Dan Agri-Business, Export/Import, Exports/Imports, Field Crops, Soybeans, Trade

President Trump Announces Major Farm-Related Trade Update With China Donald J. Trump recently took to social media to share a significant update on trade talks with China’s leader Xi Jinping, emphasizing farm-sector gains for American producers: “We agreed on many things, with others, even of high importance, being very close to resolved. I was extremely honored by the fact that …

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What has happened to the Peanut Market

Dan Commodities, Economy, Peanuts

Global Peanut Surplus Drives Down U.S. Peanut Prices Peanut farmers across the U.S. are watching prices fall this season as a global peanut surplus weighs heavily on the market. Many producers are reporting that only about half of their crop is selling at $500 per ton, while the rest is being placed into the loan program at $355 per ton …

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Post–Civil War Wheat Crash: How Farmers Turned to Corn and Livestock

Dan American Agriculture History Minute, Beef, Cattle, Commodities, Corn, Economy, Field Crops, This Land of Ours

The Civil War’s Wheat Boom During the Civil War, wheat became one of the most valuable crops in the United States. With soldiers and civilians alike needing bread and other staples, demand soared—and so did prices. Farmers across the Midwest and East quickly responded, planting more wheat than ever before. Fields that once held diverse crops were converted to wheat …