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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...
Brazil’s broiler exports are up 29.9 percent by volume in July and up 43.3 percent in value, and for the January through July period, exports rose 15.2 percent by volume and 19.3 percent in value. China was the top customer in July with 75,000 MT after being closed in July 2025 due to HPA...
It is hard to have a productive conversation about agricultural pesticide use. The subject carries so much ideological baggage that raising it can invite an argument—or bring the conversation to an uncomfortable silence. Glyphosate, the active ingredient most closely associated with the R...
