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U.S. grains: Soy hits four-month high on hopes for China trade deal
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U.S. soybean futures jumped to their highest level in more than four months on Monday on hopes that China will resume buying American supplies after President Donald Trump said the countries were set to reach a trade deal during his trip to Asia this week.
U.S. grains: Soy hits four-month high on hopes for China trade deal
U.S. soybean futures jumped to their highest level in more than four months on Monday on hopes that China will resume buying American supplies after President Donald Trump said the countries were set to reach a trade deal during his trip to Asia this week.
Smart fertility planning key to soybean yields
A successful 2026 crop requires an understanding on how to tailor fertilizer plans to specific field conditions
Understanding how to tailor fertilizer plans to specific field conditions will be critical for a successful 2026 soybean crop.
U.S. grains: Soy, corn dip on farmer selling; U.S.-China trade talks in focus
U.S. soybean futures retreated on Friday from a one-month high, pressured by a dip in crude oil prices and a round of farmer selling while market players awaited upcoming U.S. trade talks with China, the world’s top soybean buyer.
U.S. grains: Soybean, corn futures hit one-month highs as crude oil soars
U.S. soybean and corn futures rose on Thursday to one-month highs, spurred by a jump in crude oil following U.S. sanctions on Russia’s two biggest oil firms along with hopes for progress in U.S.-Chinese trade talks.
IGC raises 2025/26 world wheat crop forecast
The International Grains Council has raised its forecast for 2025/26 global wheat production with crop outlooks upgraded for Russia, the United States and Argentina.
Cycle swings dictate farming profitability
Understanding whether a market is grinding through a major bottom or experiencing a peaking phase can help decisions
It can be profitable to understand where the crop markets are positioned in the context of their big-picture cycles.
U.S. grains: Soybean futures inch higher on China trade optimism
U.S. soybean futures firmed on Wednesday as traders remained hopeful for progress in trade talks with top soy buyer China and on a Japanese proposal to increase U.S. soy purchases, deals that could help U.S. farmers avert major losses.
CBOT Weekly: China, shutdown guiding the market
The United States grain and oilseed markets are currently dominated by two factors, said Ryan Ettner, broker with Allendale Inc. in McHenry, Ill. Ettner said those are the absence of a trade deal with China and the ongoing United States government shutdown.