…and its trading partners. Early reports indicate that one of the potential targets may be U.S. soybeans, which are grown using pesticides that EU farmers are prohibited from using. The…
American Agriculture History Minute: Advancement of Soybeans
…production grew from 3% to 47%, and by 1969 had risen to 76%. By 1973, soybeans were the U.S.’ number one cash crop, and leading export commodities. Soybeans and American…
Farm Trade Group Warns Against Impact of Tariffs on Agriculture
…American agricultural exports, such as soybeans, pork, and bourbon. According to Farmers for Free Trade, tariffs on U.S. agricultural goods make it more difficult for farmers, ranchers, and food manufacturers…
USDA’s February Farm Income Forecast
…receipts for soybeans and corn. Conversely, total animal/animal product receipts are projected to increase by $3.8 billion (1.4 percent) to $275.4 billion in 2025. Receipts for hogs, milk, and broilers…
U. S. Agricultural Economy Improves for January 2025
…prices from the time of the December to the January survey. For example, Eastern Corn Belt prices for near-term delivery of corn and soybeans rose 9% and 5%, respectively, from…
U.S. Agricultural Exports Surge in Volume Despite Lower Revenue in 2024
…in 2022. Soybeans and corn were among the most in-demand commodities, with global buyers capitalizing on reduced costs. The lower prices allowed key trade partners, including Canada, China, and Mexico,…
CattleFax Forecasts Continued Strong Demand and High Price Outlook for Cattle Producers
…production levels due to corn regaining acres from soybeans. Stocks-to-use have the potential to be above 13 percent which implies a price range of $3.75 to $5.15/bu. for the 2025…
Export Sales Begin 2025 on a Lower Note
…broker Greg McBride. U.S. corn sales totaled 777,000 metric tons, while soybeans came in at 609,000 metric tons. These numbers were near or below the lower end of estimated ranges,…
China Approves More GM Crops to Boost Food Security
DepositPhotos image China approved five gene-edited crop varieties and 12 types of genetically modified soybeans, corn, and cotton. Reuters says the expanded approvals are intended to boost high-yielding crops, reduce…
Act Provides $9.8 Billion in Ag Relief, Texas to Benefit the Most
…the Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute shows that the top ten states set to receive the most funds are major producers of corn, soybeans, wheat, cotton, and other key…
American Agriculture History Minute: Pushing Across the Appalachians
…in Ohio, American Indian tribes were already growing corn, soybeans, squash, and pumpkins. The Europeans introduced them to other crops such as watermelon. By the early 19th century, Ohio established…
American Agriculture History Minute: Ohio Established as a Leader in Crop Production
…corn, soybeans, squash, and pumpkins. The Europeans introduced them to other crops such as watermelon. By the early 19th century, Ohio established itself as one of the nation’s leading states…
Despite Lag in Bulk Exports, High-Value U.S. Ag Products Surge
Livestock carrier ship in ocean DepositPhotos image It’s true that U.S. exports of bulk ag commodities – like wheat and soybeans – for the first ten months of 2024 are…