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U.S. and Chinese officials are expected to discuss agriculture and non-tariff trade barriers ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Washington later this month, potentially opening the door to additional U.S. agricultural purchases or improved market access. Diplomatic efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war appear to be gaining momentum, with U.S. representatives expected to travel to Moscow and Kyiv for talks after Russian President Vladimir Putin indicated there may be a pathway toward a negotiated settlement. U.S. nonfarm payrolls increased by 162,000 jobs in August, well above expectations for a 53,000-job gain, signaling continued labor market strength and potentially giving the Federal Rese...
What You Need to Know Today: Chinese purchases of U.S. soybeans continued to accelerate, with USDA reporting another 558 KMT sold to China and 236 KMT to unknown destinations. Combined with sales announced Wednesday and Thursday, the latest purchases bring the three-day total to approximately...
Key Takeaways: With the fall calf run now upon us, producers are finally getting a glimpse of what their realized profits will be for 2026. Some producers may have already obtained a strong estimate of 2026 revenues, especially if calves were forward sold in, for example, the mid-summer...
As fall begins, wild migratory birds are starting their seasonal migration. That has the industry and government officials worried about the potential spread, again, of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). Some members of Congress have called for the United States to be prepared for a pote...
