It turns out that the Saturday night dinner in Argentina between Presidents Trump and Xi met or exceeded most expectations, although to what degree depends entirely on which country’s perspective one chooses to accept. There is a 90-day window for more intense discussions, and that is a breakthrough no matter the side taken. There are of course more unanswered than answered questions such as the following:
While China has agreed to buy a significant USD value of U.S. agricultural products, will it start today, next week or at the end of the 90-day negotiating period? Does an exporter dare sell soybeans to China that can’t be shipped within this 90-day window? Will the resumption of trade make a notable difference in the le...
What You Need to Know Today: Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva secured reelection on Sunday, defeating right-wing Senator Flávio Bolsonaro despite trailing in the first round of voting. The surprise victory triggered a sharp selloff in Brazilian financial market...
The 2026 midterm elections are a week from tomorrow, but early voting has been taking place for weeks. At stake is control of Congress, including the House of Representatives, where all 435 seats are contested, and the Senate, where approximately one-third of the seats are up for election. Farm...
Key Takeaways: Total U.S. crop acres (excluding hay) are forecast to expand fractionally this year due to greater oilseed crop and winter wheat plantings. One of the key drivers of this year’s crop outlook is input costs, and crops with a lower cost profile have an advantage in producers...