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RealAg Radio’s Shaun Haney says escalating uncertainty around the U.S.-Canada trade relationship will remain an issue to watch in agriculture.
Strong corn shipments are supporting export demand while soybean and wheat inspections continue to trail last year’s pace.
Strong biofuel demand and shrinking stocks are supporting the crop heading into harvest.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe have both opposed export taxes on natural resources headed to the United States.
Officials toured a potential site in Arizona this week as restrictions continue to reshape cattle movement with Mexico with a phased border reopening plan in motion.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says the retaliatory tariffs aim to protect Canadian industries by targeting sectors including steel, dairy, appliances, agricultural equipment, pulp and paper, and electronics.
Additional 50 percent U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods are now in effect as Canada vows retaliation and ag groups urge trade negotiations to continue.
Farmers should monitor the Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger and conditions along the Mississippi River and Panama Canal as they plan for harvest.
Analysts are watching global oil flows as demand increases.
Industry leaders and lawmakers are looking at legal pathways to address the need for farm workers.
President Donald Trump announced late Tuesday that new U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods are on hold for three days, saying the two countries are close to finalizing a deal.
Canadian farmer sentiment improved in July, driven by stronger commodity prices and increased optimism about farm investments and the economy.
The initiative can also introduce U.S. wheat to new potential customers, creating relationships that may continue even after food aid programs end.
The Black Sea is a major export route for wheat, corn, and other agricultural commodities. Recent attacks, however, are disrupting exports from Russia and Ukraine.
Texas cattle groups continue to monitor USDA’s response as testing and surveillance efforts remain underway.
The latest USDA WASDE report could move grain markets with updated estimates for corn, soybean, and wheat production, ending stocks, and demand.
Continuing Coverage: War in Ukraine
USDA says a historically small U.S. wheat crop is tightening ending stocks as extreme heat hits European production and war disrupts Black Sea exports.
Lewis Williamson discusses the latest USDA Crop Progress report, weather, Black Sea exports, tariffs, and other factors shaping corn and soybean markets this summer.
Global conflicts, labor policy, and tightening wheat supplies are all competing for the attention of agricultural markets as producers navigate another volatile growing season.
Continuing Coverage: Immigration
Agricultural Employers Still Face Potential Backpay Liability
The dairy industry is urging Congress to advance legislation to make the H-2A program more workable for year-round dairy operations.
Kansas, North Dakota, and Nebraska are states where H-2A wage rates are increasing by roughly 20 percent in some cases.
Business News: Trade
Imports & Exports
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.
Industry leaders say protecting USMCA and access to the Canadian market remains a priority.