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37% Of Farmers Are ‘Not At All’ Confident In Tariff Aid Package

Farmers are concerned the aid packaged announced last week by the Trump Administration will not help them financially.

Health Care Costs Linked To Ability To Repay Farm Loans
Health Care Costs Linked To Ability To Repay Farm Loans

Farm household health insurance expenses have doubled since 2001.

Farmers are concerned the aid packaged announced last week by the Trump Administration will not help them financially.
37% Of Farmers Are ‘Not At All’ Confident In Tariff Aid Package

Farmers are concerned the aid packaged announced last week by the Trump Administration will not help them financially.

Meyers’ team of analysts will share how they think this affects markets, how flows of commodities will change, how the production of commodities will change and how the price of commodities will change.
How Will Tariffs Impact Tomorrow’s USDA Reports?

Thursday’s report will include USDA economist estimates of how the tariffs will impact markets.

The China trade tiff hit the commodity markets Tuesday.
Commodities Slide as U.S.-China Spat Hits Soy to Steelmakers

A rout in commodities deepened as the threat of a trade war between the world’s two biggest economies intensified, hitting markets from steel to soybeans.

Skilled labor is needed to plant and harvest crops, milk cows, manage livestock, build homes, build infrastructure and more throughout the U.S.
When College Is The Only Option, Low Unemployment Hurts Farm Country

Skilled labor is needed to plant and harvest crops, milk cows, manage livestock, build homes, build infrastructure and more throughout the U.S.

Today Bayer closed its acquisition of Monsanto after two years of negotiating with regulators around the world.
Bayer Closes Monsanto Deal But Won’t Fully Integrate For Two Months

As of Thursday, June 7, 2018, Monsanto stocks are no longer available on the NYSE, Monsanto shareholders are getting fat checks and Bayer is among the largest global seed and ag chemical companies.

Bayer Gains Conditional Approval of Monsanto Acquisition
Bayer Gains Conditional Approval of Monsanto Acquisition

Tuesday the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice (DOJ) granted conditional approval for Bayer’s acquisition of Monsanto. The $66 billion dollar deal was also recently approved in India.

<p>Containers are seen at the Yangshan Deep Water Port in Shanghai, China April 24, 2018.&nbsp;</p>
U.S. Commodity Exports to China to Rise Amid Trade Talks

China has pledged to buy more U.S. goods to reduce America’s huge trade deficit and help avoid exacerbating a trade war between the world’s two biggest economies.

<p>Trade is always a contentious issue between the world's two largest economies, the US and China.</p>
China Praises Positive Steps in U.S. Trade Row, Says Didn't Give In

Chinese state media on Monday praised a significant dialing back of trade tension with the United States, saying China had stood its ground and the two countries had huge potential for win-win business cooperation.

Farmers Worldwide Struggle with Rising Fuel Costs
Farmers Worldwide Struggle with Rising Fuel Costs

Farmers worldwide are feeling the pinch as fuel costs rise to near four-year highs just as they plant and harvest their fields, eroding agricultural income already hamstrung by depressed crop prices.

NAFTA Deadline Draws Near
NAFTA Deadline Draws Near

Paul Ryan says he needs notice of a NAFTA deal by May 17 if the current Congress is going to be able to vote on it, suggesting talks are pushing up against the constraints of American trade law.

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Corteva Trims Seed Brands

Corteva Agriscience, formerly Dow and DuPont companies, will go to market through five regional companies, down from 10 before the merger. The five retiring companies will be combined into the five remaining brands.

Soybean Crush to Exceed Last Year
Soybean Crush to Exceed Last Year

Thanks to production issues in Argentina, U.S. soybean producers are experiencing higher soybean crush levels when compared to recent years. USDA projects domestic crush is up 3.6% from this past marketing year.

Trucks wait in the queue for border customs control to cross into U.S. at the Bridge of Americas in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, August 15, 2017.
Mexico Says NAFTA Deal 'Reasonably Close' Talks 'Not Easy'

A deal on a new NAFTA is close at hand but talks to arrive at a finishing point are not easy, top Mexican officials said on Thursday as ministers met in Washington for a third successive day.

<p>U.S. President Donald Trump makes a statement about Syria at the White House in Washington, U.S., April 13, 2018.&nbsp;</p>
Trump Says US Could Rejoin TPP if Deal Improved. How Hard Would it Be?

U.S. President Trump said last week he would reconsider joining the landmark Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade agreement, if it were a “substantially better” deal than the one offered to President Obama.

<p>Illinois grain farmer Lucas Strom checks on his tractor inside his barn in unincorporated Kane County, Illinois, U.S., April 10, 2018.&nbsp;</p>
Trade War Backfire: Steel Tariff Shrapnel Hits U.S. Farmers

Throughout U.S. farm country tariffs on steel and aluminum imports are boosting costs for equipment and infrastructure and causing some farmers and agricultural firms to scrap purchases and expansion plans.

U.S. DOJ Approves Bayer, Monsanto Deal
U.S. DOJ Approves Bayer, Monsanto Deal

Earlier today the U.S. Department of Justice reportedly approved Bayer’s acquisition of Monsanto—pending the companies’ sale of assets to secure antitrust approval, according to Wall Street Journal.

April showers bring May flowers, as well as a lot of anxious farmers ready to hit the field for spring planting.
Ag Weather Outlook: Factors to Watch

April showers bring May flowers, as well as a lot of anxious farmers ready to hit the field for spring planting. Will spring weather support fieldwork? What factors could keep planters in the shed?

<p>President Trump threatens to levy tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, creating concerns of a trade war.</p>
US Provides Steel Tariff Exemptions to Key Trading Partners

The U.S. will shield a list of allies including Europe, Australia, South Korea, Argentina and Brazil from steel and aluminum tariffs that take effect on Friday, according to U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer.

Rural landscape.
RMI: Improvement in Rural Economy, But Progress Is Plodding

The March Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI) is released.

U.S. Corn Sales Break Records, But Will Demand Stay Healthy?
U.S. Corn Sales Break Records, But Will Demand Stay Healthy?

U.S. corn merchants have sold in excess of 650 million bushels since early January, shockingly more than usual for any time of year.

Bayer Monsanto deal still facing antitrust issues in Europe
Bayer Monsanto Deal Still Facing Antitrust Issues

Bayer AG’s plan to win antitrust approval for its takeover of Monsanto Co. hasn’t satisfied U.S. officials who are worried the merger could hurt competition, according to two people familiar with the matter.

Prepare to Pay More For Equipment With Steel Tariffs
Prepare to Pay More For Equipment With Steel Tariffs

This steel and aluminum tariff talk is concerning to the ag industry, especially equipment.

Syngenta Seeks Seed Company Acquisitions and Partnerships
Syngenta Seeks Seed Company Acquisitions and Partnerships

Chinese-owned Syngenta is upping the ante on seed investments, with $400 million earmarked for growth and expansion in the next few years.

Bayer CEO warns of more possible delays in deal with Monsanto
Bayer CEO: Monsanto Deal May Not Close until Q2

Bayer AG CEO Werner Baumann said he was confident of winning European Union approval for the company’s $66 billion acquisition of Monsanto Co. even as he weighed the sale of more businesses.

<p>The United States is the world's largest importer of steel. Imports are nearly four times those of exports. Courtesy: US Dept of Commerce</p>
U.S. Proposes Tariffs on Aluminum, Steel Imports

The U.S. Commerce Department has recommended that President Donald Trump impose tariffs on aluminum imports from all countries.

<p>Deere and Company is headquartered in Moline, Illinois. It's the world's largest maker of agriculture equipment.</p>
Deere Raises Forecast Amid Signals of Farm Recovery

February 16, 2018. Deere & Co. raised its full-year sales forecast, and there’s reason to believe that good news will keep coming.

An advocacy group is seeking the attention of the Trump Administration to block Bayer's acquisition of Monsanto.
Group Asks Trump Administration to Stop Bayer-Monsanto Acquisition

Farmers and Families First have launched a television advertisement asking the U.S. Department of Justice and President Donald Trump to stop Bayer’s acquisition of Monsanto.

DowDuPont Opens California Innovation Center
DowDuPont Opens California Innovation Center

Today the Agriculture Division of DowDuPont announced its opening of the Bay Area Innovation Center in California.

Be strategic when marketing grain.
Waiting isn't a Marketing Plan—Find Profit Windows in Crop Futures

Selling a crop that’s not yet in the ground can be intimidating, but if you don’t, it might mean you miss good marketing opportunities.

Farmer Blake Erwin drives a combine as he harvests corn on his farm near Dixon, Nebraska, U.S., October 26, 2017. Picture taken October 26, 2017.
U.S. Farmers Have Much to Lose if NAFTA Deal Collapses

A collapse of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), which U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to scrap, could create the most profound disruption for U.S. farmers.

U.S. Agriculture Markets Jump as Frigid Weather Blankets Farm Belt
U.S. Agriculture Markets Jump as Frigid Weather Blankets Farm Belt

Bone-chilling cold across the U.S. farm belt riled agriculture markets at midweek as concerns over crop damage and delayed export shipments sent prices of key food commodities soaring.

Are Premium Diesel Fuels Worth The Cost? Part 2
Are Premium Diesel Fuels Worth The Cost? Part 2

Akthar Hussain of CHS Refined Fuels Marketing talks about different kinds of diesel fuels and whether the premium fuels are really worth there cost and will show you an ROI in your investment.

Are Premium Diesel Fuels Worth The Cost? Part 1
Are Premium Diesel Fuels Worth The Cost? Part 1

Are you good at knowing the different kinds of diesel fuels, for on and off road use? In today’s show I’m talking with an expert about the differences in diesel and the reason why they have been constantly changing.

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Scrapping NAFTA Bad for Agriculture

Walking away from NAFTA has the potential to cause shock waves in the domestic economy, particularly for agriculture.

Having an Agriculture Secretary with on-the-farm experience has farmers and ranchers eager to see what Sonny Perdue can get done at USDA.
Perdue Attempts To Ease NAFTA Concerns

As North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) re-negotiations continue, farmers are growing increasingly concerned about the possibility President Donald Trump will pull out of the deal.

FMC Receives Final Clearance to Gain DuPont Crop Protection Assets
FMC Receives Final Clearance to Gain DuPont Crop Protection Assets

After receiving final antitrust approval from the Competition Commission of India, FMC has the all-clear to acquire a portion of DuPont’s crop protection business.