Trade
Lower corn and cotton supplies strengthened price expectations, while soybeans gained from stronger exports and wheat remained comparatively steady.
The U.S. Meat Export Federation says technical barriers and uncertainty continue to weigh on exports to China while U.S. beef continues to find growth opportunities in other international markets.
RealAg Radio host Shaun Haney says talks between U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Canadian negotiators remain stalled, leaving producers and businesses watching closely for what comes next.
Railroads told the Surface Transportation Board’s National Grain Car Council they expect strong transportation demand but no major harvest-service problems.
Thailand’s high-protein milk market more than doubled in value from 2023 to 2025.
Rail and barge grain movement strengthens ahead of harvest as higher transportation costs add pressure
With crop conditions, trade, and geopolitical developments all in focus, traders will be watching Friday’s WASDE report to see where the agricultural markets are headed next.
RealAg Radio’s Shaun Haney says escalating uncertainty around the U.S.-Canada trade relationship will remain an issue to watch in agriculture.
Industry leaders say protecting USMCA and access to the Canadian market remains a priority.
Imported lean beef may already be trading at roughly the discount President Donald Trump has cited, suggesting the 25 percent figure reflects existing market prices rather than a guaranteed reduction in retail beef costs.
The nationwide E10 rollout creates a new export opportunity for U.S. ethanol and additional demand potential for corn growers.
Traders are watching for additional purchases despite continued weakness in Chinese demand.
Council leaders see new opportunities to create international demand for U.S. agriculture.
The latest Ag Economy Barometer for August shows a stronger financial outlook for producers, despite ongoing concerns about input costs.
The first grain vessel in six years is a key step for Churchill, but its long-term success depends on continued investment to integrate it into Canada’s agricultural export network.
The 15th Annual Women in Agribusiness Summit will take place later this month in New Orleans, bringing together women from across the agricultural industry to discuss markets, policy, technology, trade and the future of agriculture.
Imports
Imported lean beef helps meet ground-beef demand as domestic cow slaughter declines
Chris Nelson with SoilView explains how Section 180 could allow qualifying growers to deduct the value of nutrients already built up in the soil.
As fertilizer prices pressure farm budgets, NACHURS sales manager Blake Bird shares nutrient-efficiency strategies at the Farm Progress Show ahead of 2027.
Exports
American dairy groups want to preserve access to common names as USMCA negotiations continue.
For U.S. dairy producers, maintaining access to the Canadian market will remain a major priority as trade negotiations continue.
Rising transportation costs are increasing the price of U.S. corn and soybeans delivered to Japan, adding pressure to export competitiveness.