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Snow & Rain Could Stall Harvest
Snow & Rain Could Stall Harvest

Harvest could be coming to an abrupt end at least for a while in portions of the country.

World Food Program to Be Awarded Nobel Peace Prize
World Food Program to Be Awarded Nobel Peace Prize

A program that helps combat hunger around the world is this year's winner of the Nobel Peace Prize.

Diminishing Drought Concerns in Parts of the Country
Diminishing Drought Concerns in Parts of the Country

A new Drought Monitor shows all the rains in the south have been good for something.

Coronavirus Could Reduce Buys of U.S. Agriculture
Coronavirus Could Reduce Buys of U.S. Agriculture

A White House official says the deadly virus in China could reduce the country's buys of U.S. agriculture this year under the Phase One trade deal.

A Promising Start to the Year for California's Snowpack
A Promising Start to the Year for California's Snowpack

2020 is starting out promising when it comes to California's snowpack.

NOAA: Expect a Warmer Than Average Winter
NOAA: Expect a Warmer Than Average Winter

With snow and cold already hitting many areas, you may be wondering if this is a sign of things to come this winter.

Plans for Phase One Trade Agreement With China Move Ahead
Plans for Phase One Trade Agreement With China Move Ahead

The U.S. Trade Representative says China and the U.S. are close to finalizing some sections of a trade agreement between the two countries.

Harvest Crawls as Farmers Fight to Bring in 2019 Crop
Harvest Crawls as Farmers Fight to Bring in 2019 Crop

We're getting a better idea of just how far along harvest is following a historic, wet spring.

New Crop Production Numbers Sink Corn Futures
New Crop Production Numbers Sink Corn Futures

The corn futures market sunk double digits on Thursday, as traders digested the new crop production numbers from USDA.

More Farmers Expect China Trade Dispute to be Settled Soon
More Farmers Expect China Trade Dispute to be Settled Soon

China remains very much on the minds of producers according to the latest Purdue/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer.

China Is Continuing to Buy U.S. Soybeans
China Is Continuing to Buy U.S. Soybeans

The USDA announced another flash sale of soybeans to China on Friday.

Impeachment Investigation Controversy Vs. USMCA
Impeachment Investigation Controversy Vs. USMCA

Washington has plunged into an impeachment crisis, as House Democrats open an investigation into President Trump's campaign season dealings with Ukraine.

Face-to-Face Talks With China to Take Place Week of October 7th
Face-to-Face Talks With China to Take Place Week of October 7th

U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin confirmed talks between the U.S. and China are set to resume in two weeks' time.

President on China Trade Talks: "I'm not Looking for a Partial Deal"
President on China Trade Talks: "I'm not Looking for a Partial Deal"

President Trump says he doesn't feel he needs to secure a trade deal with China before next year's election.

Ag Barometer Sinks Again
Ag Barometer Sinks Again

Farmers expect trade to continue to be an issue in 2020.

BREAKING NEWS: Details of 2nd MFP Package Coming This Afternoon

We are expected to learn more this afternoon on what the second round of Market Facilitation Program payments will look like.

BREAKING NEWS: Details of 2nd MFP Package Coming This Afternoon
BREAKING NEWS: Details of 2nd MFP Package Coming This Afternoon

We are expected to learn more this afternoon on what the second round of Market Facilitation Program payments will look like.

UPDATE: 37 People Hospitalized Following Anhydrous Ammonia Leak
UPDATE: 37 People Hospitalized Following Anhydrous Ammonia Leak

A sheriff's spokesman says 37 people have been hospitalized following an anhydrous ammonia leak in a north Chicago suburb.

WOTUS Public Comment Period Underway
WOTUS Public Comment Period Underway

The public comment period for the new Waters of the U.S. rule is now underway.

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UPDATE: President Thinks Government Shutdown Will Be Unlikely

There appears to be a deal when it comes to border security.

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U.S. Trade Deficit Narrows

We're finally seeing something new in regards to the U.S. trade deficit.

TRADE UPDATE: Day Three Brings a Third Buy of U.S. Soybeans by China
TRADE UPDATE: Day Three Brings a Third Buy of U.S. Soybeans by China

China is continuing to buy more U.S. soybeans.

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BREAKING NEWS: China to Increase Soybean Purchases

U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer is reporting "substantial progress" has been made in trade talks with China.

When Is that Report Coming Out?  The USDA Releases a List of Dates
When Is that Report Coming Out? The USDA Releases a List of Dates

The USDA has released a list of dates of when reports delayed by the partial government shutdown will be released.

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EXTREME COLD: Winterkill Concern for Winter Wheat

The extreme cold conditions could cause a winterkill.

Trade is always a contentious issue between the world's two largest economies, the US and China.
CHINA TRADE UPDATE: U.S. Considering Lifting Tariffs?

According to the Wall Street Journal, U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin discussed lifting some, if not all tariffs on China.

TRADE TALKS UPDATE:  Statement Released from U.S. Trade Representative
TRADE TALKS UPDATE: Statement Released from U.S. Trade Representative

The U.S. Trade Representative released a statement following three days of meetings in Beijing:

Trade is always a contentious issue between the world's two largest economies, the US and China.
TRADE TALKS UPDATE: Statement Released from U.S. Trade Representative

The U.S. Trade Representative released a statement following three days of meetings in Beijing:

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BREAKING NEWS: New USMCA Signed

President Trump joined the leaders of Mexico and Canada in signing a revised North American trade deal.