Perdue: USDA Has “Tools” to Reduce Tariff Impact Ag secretary say USDA is closely tracking impact of trade disruption on farm markets. (Brownfield Ag News)
U.S. Corn Exports Hit All-Time High 7.7 million metric tons exported in April; projections rise due to poor So. American crops. (Morning Ag Clips)
Soybean Producers Hit by China Tariff Soybeans represent 41% of U.S. products on China’s retaliatory tariff list. (Morning Ag Clips)
Will Soybean Crop Insurance Offset Lower Prices? Payments could be less than total premiums if yields are relatively high. (Farm Doc Daily)
Fertilizer Prices May See Impact from Trade War Soybean tariffs could prompt a switch to corn in 2019, driving up demand and price for nitrogen. (Ag Professional)
Farm Safety Net for 2018 U of Illinois says insurance and public sector payments may not offset market drop. (Farm Doc Daily)
Weather May Expedite Trade Agreement Tough northern hemisphere wheat conditions may speed up deals, says cabinet member. (Morning Ag Clips)
Making Marketing Decisions Through Uncertainty Prior to testing strategies, make sure your breakeven is accurate. It’s easier with a tool like GrainBridge. (GrainBridge)
Could China Be Forced to Import Soybeans Sooner? Kevin Van Trump speculates that lower Argentina supplies may be bullish for markets. (Corn & Soybean Digest)
Make Safety Your First Priority During Harvest Take these precautions to prevent becoming one of the 58,000 farmers injured annually. (AgWeb)
