…provide for our nation at a time when the farm sector is already hurting.” Since February of this year, industry megadeals have been announced between Syngenta AG and China National…
China Investing in Agriculture Modernization
China intends to invest the equivalent of $450 billion to modernize the nation’s agriculture sector. Politico reports the investment over the next four years is an effort to increase China’s…
Agri View: Apple Versatility
…a few places. In fact, apples are grown in more countries than any other fruit. South America, North America, Asia, Europe. In places like Chile, China, Mexico, Canada. See. You…
Farm Equipment Sales Mixed in 2016
…in the agriculture, construction, forestry, mining and utility sectors worldwide. AEM is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with offices in the world capitals of Washington, D.C.; Ottawa, Canada; and Beijing, China….
NFU Reacts to Bayer-Monsanto Merger
…marks the fifth major deal in the last year, preceded by an approval of the Syngenta/Chem China acquisition, as well as proposed mergers between Dow/DuPont, Potash Corp/Agrium, and John Deere/Precision…
New Markets Sought for Walnut Sector
…China had a record crop and Chile had a record crop, so we wound up with 140,000 more tons in the pipeline.” The growth of California walnut plantings resulted from…
U.S. Files WTO Complaint Against China
…grain exports could compete in China on a level playing field. Unfortunately, China’s price supports have encouraged wheat, corn and rice production in China that has displaced imports. When China…
Conaway Applauds Initiation of Enforcement Action Against China’s Agricultural Subsidies
…announcing the U.S. has launched a new trade enforcement action against China at the World Trade Organization (WTO) as a result of China’s excessive government support for corn, rice, and…
Agri View: Pecan Marketing Order
…United States. In fact, research has been declining in recent years. China is the best export market, but efforts are being made to build those markets in India, Turkey and…
Women in Agriculture Trade Mission is Underway
…on agriculture and their visions for the future. The U.S. has strong trading relations with both China and Hong Kong. Last year, China was the number two export market for…
ChemChina Secures Funding to Acquire Syngenta
Bloomberg reports that the China National Chemical Corporation has commitments from lenders on a $12.7 billion loan package to help secure its purchase of Syngenta. ChemChina acquired the financing from…
China Plans to Dramatically Increase Soybean Acres
China is the world’s top soybean importer, but they’re taking steps to reverse that trend. Agri Money dot Com reports that China plans to massively increase its oilseed production over…
Falling Food Prices Hurt Farm Belt
…The trend is also being fueled by lower overseas demand from China and elsewhere due to a stronger dollar. Around the country, the price for a gallon of milk fell…
USDA Quarterly Export Forecast Shows Higher Numbers
…demand is also projected to strengthen as well. China is expected to overtake Canada as the top destination for American agricultural products. USDA also revised the fiscal year 2016 export…