It is hard to complain after pondering the conditions in North Korea where it is reported that Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un has ordered up some reforms in agriculture. He is even going to try a little capitalism. Plant Rice and/or Die It is hard to complain after pondering the conditions in North Korea. The Nikkei is reporting that Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un has ordered up some reforms in agriculture. Apparently tired of the nation's persistent food shortage, Kim announced that "All resources should be concentrated on agriculture." He is even going to try a little capitalism. Farmers evidently will be allowed to keep some of their own harvest as an incentive to improve total production.Reporter Masanori Yamakuchi notes that the country's fe...
What You Need to Know Today: The Trump administration announced new tariffs of 10 percent to 12.5 percent on imports from 60 major U.S. trading partners as part of a Section 301 action aimed at combating forced labor in global supply chains. Countries that have agreed to adopt and enforce bans...
Key Takeaways: Grain futures pulled back sharply in overnight trade Friday on rumors that Ukraine proposed two possible options for ensuring civilian vessel safety in the Black Sea. Both Russia and Ukraine have recently targeted civilian vessels carrying oil and grain in the Sea of Azov...
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