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U.S. President Donald Trump speaks with U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C. on Sept. 20, 2019. (Photo: Reuters/Joshua Roberts)

Trump questions request for Chinese delay on farm trip

By Steve Holland September 24, 2019

United Nations | Reuters — U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday questioned a decision by his top trade negotiators to ask Chinese officials to delay a planned trip to U.S. farming regions after trade talks last week, saying he wanted China to buy more U.S. farm products. U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin told reporters at […] Read more

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Hopes for trade breakthrough fade as China cancels U.S. farm visits

By Karl Plume September 20, 2019

Chicago | Reuters — A U.S.-China trade deal appeared elusive on Friday after Chinese officials unexpectedly canceled a visit to farms in Montana and Nebraska amid two days of ongoing talks in Washington. Chinese officials were expected to visit U.S. farmers next week as a goodwill gesture, but canceled to return to China sooner than […] Read more

CBOT July 2019 soybeans with Bollinger (20,2) bands, a gauge of market volatility. (Barchart)

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Soy futures stabilize, eyeing China trade talks

By Tom Polansek May 7, 2019

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soybean futures crept higher on Tuesday as traders breathed a sigh of relief over confirmation that a top Chinese negotiator will visit the United States for trade talks this week. Corn and wheat futures also strengthened at the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). Traders are monitoring any news on trade […] Read more

CBOT July 2019 corn (candlesticks) with July 2019 soybeans (line) for comparison. (Barchart)

Corn, Crops, Markets, Soybeans

CBOT weekly outlook: Weather, trade talks strong influences

By Glen Hallick May 1, 2019

MarketsFarm — Forecasts calling for more precipitation in the U.S. and trade talks with China are having powerful effects on prices at the Chicago Board of Trade this week from where one analyst sits. Steve Georgy of Allendale Inc. in McHenry, Ill. said the forecast has been driving soybean prices to new contract lows. Already […] Read more

Crops, Reuters

Trump administration eyes more aid to farmers if necessary

By Reuters April 29, 2019

Washington | Reuters — The Trump administration is ready to provide more federal aid to farmers if required, a White House adviser said on Monday, after rolling out up to US$12 billion since last year to offset agricultural losses from the trade dispute with China. “We have allocated $12 billion, some such, to farm assistance. […] Read more

U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump arrive at the Governors’ Ball in the State Dining Room of the White House on Feb. 24, 2019. (Photo: Reuters/Al Drago)

General, Markets, Reuters

Trump delays tariff hike on Chinese goods, citing trade talk progress

By David Lawder, Jeff Mason February 25, 2019

Washington | Reuters — President Donald Trump said on Sunday he would delay an increase in U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods thanks to “productive” trade talks and that he and Chinese President Xi Jinping would meet to seal a deal if progress continued. The announcement was the clearest sign yet that China and the U.S. […] Read more

CBOT March 2019 wheat with Bollinger (20,2) bands. (Barchart)

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Wheat up, soy eases as China trade talks eyed

By Julie Ingwersen February 13, 2019

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. wheat futures advanced on Wednesday for a fourth straight session as a pickup in export activity and firm cash markets spurred commodity fund buying, traders said. Corn was little changed and soybeans eased as traders waited to see if U.S.-China trade talks would show the two sides moving to end […] Read more

Corn, Crops, Markets, Soybeans

CBOT weekly outlook: Soy, corn follow trade talks closely

By Phil Franz-Warkentin, GFM Network News January 30, 2019

Talks between the U.S. and China taking place in Washington this week are being followed closely by Chicago Board of Trade soybean and corn traders, with optimism over improving relations between the two countries helping prop up the futures. “The U.S./China talks will be on the top of all traders’ minds,” said Terry Reilly, of […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Wheat retreats from five-week high

By Julie Ingwersen January 24, 2019

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. wheat and corn futures closed lower on profit-taking and a lack of market-moving news on Thursday while soybeans firmed, buoyed by concerns about the size of Brazil’s crop. Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) March wheat settled down 4-1/2 cents at $5.21-1/2 per bushel (all figures US$). CBOT March corn ended […] Read more

CBOT March 2019 corn with 20-day moving average. (Barchart)

Crops, Markets, Reuters

U.S. grains: Soybeans sink on concerns about China trade talks

By Karl Plume January 15, 2019

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. soybean futures fell for the third time in four sessions on Tuesday on worries that the United States and China remain far apart in resolving a bitter trade fight that has slashed U.S. soy imports by the world’s top buyer. Corn and wheat followed soybeans lower, with technical selling accelerating […] Read more

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Trump questions request for Chinese delay on farm trip

Hopes for trade breakthrough fade as China cancels U.S. farm visits

U.S. grains: Soy futures stabilize, eyeing China trade talks

CBOT weekly outlook: Weather, trade talks strong influences

Trump administration eyes more aid to farmers if necessary

Trump delays tariff hike on Chinese goods, citing trade talk progress

U.S. grains: Wheat up, soy eases as China trade talks eyed

CBOT weekly outlook: Soy, corn follow trade talks closely

U.S. grains: Wheat retreats from five-week high

U.S. grains: Soybeans sink on concerns about China trade talks

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