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After 17 months of back-and-forth tariffs, China announced Friday it would waive tariffs for some volume of U.S. soybeans, pork and other unnamed agricultural commodities. The moves come as the U.S. and China are trying to reach a phase one trade deal that would boost U.S. agricultural exports to China. (DTN file image)
China Reduces Ag Tariffs
12/6/2019 | 7:47 AM CST
Chinese Officials Agree to Waive Tariffs on Soybeans, Pork
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In addition to the usual supply and demand factors that affect grain prices, there is a behavior cycle among investors that sometimes favors financial assets and physical assets, including grains. The tendency of investors to bid stock prices to record highs in 2019, while numerous crop prices are trading at multi-year lows, is eerily reminiscent of markets in 2000. (DTN ProphetX chart)
Todd's Take
12/6/2019 | 8:35 AM CST
A Hunch About This Market Cycle
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USDA announced it is opening sign-up for the Conservation Reserve Program to include both general and continuous enrollments. (DTN file photo by Todd Neeley)
CRP Sign-Up Set
12/5/2019 | 12:27 PM CST
Farm Service Agency Opens CRP Enrollment Through Feb. 28, 2020
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Snow, ice and wind have taken their toll on standing cornfields in Ontario, where late planting and wet conditions have delayed harvest into December. (Photo courtesy of Dan Petker)
Can Corn Overwinter?
12/6/2019 | 2:07 PM CST
The Risks of Leaving Corn Standing in Fields Through Winter
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Annette and Bruce Wiles are some of the first producers in Nebraska to grow hemp. They also produce hops for regional brewers. (Photo courtesy of Annette Wiles)
Search for New Crops
12/5/2019 | 11:59 AM CST
Diversify Your Crop Portfolio?
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  1. Chinese Officials Agree to Waive Tariffs on Soybeans, Pork

  2. A Hunch About This Market Cycle

  3. Farm Service Agency Opens CRP Enrollment Through Feb. 28, 2020

  4. The Risks of Leaving Corn Standing in Fields Through Winter

  5. Diversify Your Crop Portfolio?

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This chart highlights the year-over-year change in Canada's forecast production for selected crops, from 2018-19 to 2019-20, based on the November estimates released on Dec. 6. Statistics Canada asked for producers' best estimate of what has or will be harvested. (DTN graphic by Cliff Jamieson)

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The DTN domestic distillers dried grains weekly average spot price was up $1 at $144 per ton for the week ended Dec. 5. (DTN file photo)

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