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“MAKE SOYBEANS, AND OTHER ROW CROPS, GREAT AGAIN!”
Taiwan’s pledge to expand imports strengthens export prospects for U.S. row crops, livestock products, and specialty commodities, while the USDA’s broader trade push seeks to diversify farm markets globally.
With China’s pullback, U.S. sorghum producers must broaden their export markets. Building connections now could help stabilize prices and demand for the upcoming larger crop.
Higher domestic rail tariffs and mixed capacity shifts will influence grain movement this harvest. Strong corn exports provide momentum, but logistics costs remain a critical factor.
The Final Grain Stocks Report may be the last key figures we see if a government shutdown halts future updates.
The total value of the U.S. potato crop was $4.60 billion in 2024, representing an 8% decrease from the previous year.
The USDA noted that peanut edible utilization season-to-date is down 3% on the year, despite overall stocks increasing.
China’s buying decisions continue to be a critical factor in shaping cotton prices and export opportunities worldwide.