Necessity trumps politics.

Nov 30 2018 Some good news for pork producers, even if potentially a bit transitory. China Buys U.S. Pork Despite Trade Tariffs as Hog Disease Spreads - agriculture.com - more ›

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Global Grain Markets

Nov 15 2018 Interesting snapshot on current balance of supply and demand of the global grains market. There is some encouragement, but tempered by recent wheat shipments and the US/China standoff, there is also still much anxiety as "wait and see" is the watchword. ... more ›

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EFFECTS ON MIDWEST BUSINESS OF CHINA TARIFFS

Nov 12 2018 Great discussion by the Chicago Fed on the effects of the current tariff regime on the Midwest. Based on their survey of producer and consumer sources, but without definition of number of participants etc. http://midwest.chicagofedblogs... more ›

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Chinese Milk and Milk Products Demand Growing

Nov 1 2018 The latest GAIN reporting documents the trends towards greater dairy consumption in China. Since domestic production continues to fall there, more imports will be needed. This will help the global marketplace, but there is little encouragement for direct... more ›

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