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China still has a long way to go before it meets its commitment to buy 12 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans this year.
“Applying significant broad-based tariffs on Mexico and Canada would be really a downside to the U.S. economy.”
Foreign trade partners, such as China and the European Union, are still purchasing U.S. commodities, but are becoming more cautious as the Trump Administration’s tariff deadline approaches in August.
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Rural population growth supports long-term stability of the ag workforce.
Texas rancher says illegal border crossings have slowed significantly, with fewer encounters reported over the past year.
Labor supply may shift, but uncertainty remains for producers.
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Lower shipping costs favor corn, while soybeans face pressure.
K-State’s Dr. Gregg Ibendahl breaks down the impacts of the Middle East ceasefire on energy markets and input costs, and what farmers should watch in the weeks ahead.
Coal-based ethanol could weaken long-term export demand for corn-based fuels.