U.S. farmers are stuck in quagmire as they face difficult decisions in the coming weeks. Muddy fields and rainy forecasts continue to slow spring planting of corn and soybeans, leaving farmers far behind schedule across…
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Corn Pops over Soggy Fields
Corn prices popped this week as markets grew increasingly concerned about severe planting delays across the Corn Belt. Nationwide, only 30% of the crop had been planted as of last week, compared to a recent…
Biggest Trade War in History
This week, President Trump threatened China with stiffer tariffs ahead of trade talks. On Friday, he raised tariffs from 10 to 25 percent on a $200 billion worth of Chinese goods. For U.S. consumers, this…
Sunny Start gets Cheaper
Whether you start your day with a cup of coffee or a glass of orange juice, your morning breakfast budget is likely getting cheaper. Coffee and orange juice futures have tumbled to multiyear lows as…