Both Democrats and Republicans in congressional hearings this week expressed disappointment that currency manipulation policy has not been made part of the negotiations on a Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement.
Both Democrats and Republicans in congressional hearings this week expressed disappointment that currency manipulation policy has not been made part of the negotiations on a Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) said that the policy would be part of the Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) bill being drafted as the conduit for passing a TPP. China is not part of the TPP talks, however, and some have noted the Middle Kingdom's effort of late to push down the value of the...
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...
