Trump’s trade wars – then and now 02.04.2025 By Crystal Futrell Tariff may be President Trump’s favorite word, but how did they impact US ag markets during his first trade war?Read More
Why is the world suddenly clamoring for US soybean oil? 01.15.2025 By Crystal Futrell After being a net importer for two years, the US is again a major soybean oil exporter.Read More
USDA report shows strong corn, soybean oil exports 12.12.2024 By Crystal Futrell and Matt Noltemeyer Is the global market hot for US supplies, or are countries frontloading to avoid tariffs? Read More
A slippery slope for used cooking oils 11.26.2024 By Crystal Futrell US imports of the low-carbon feedstock have been surging but may slow under the Trump administration.Read More
Survey shows what consumers think about artificial sweeteners 11.18.2024 By Crystal Futrell Consumers still prefer caloric sweeteners; honey is favored.Read More
Is cocoa free the future of chocolate? 11.11.2024 By Crystal Futrell Planet A Foods creates cocoa-free chocolate.Read More
Palm oil provides support to soybean oil prices 11.01.2024 By Crystal Futrell A record US soybean crop is having little effect on rising soybean oil futures.Read More
Bearish outlook for a large soybean crop 09.02.2024 By Crystal Futrell This year’s crop could set a record, but demand prospects uncertain.Read More
Putting more farm into the farm bill 05.30.2024 By Crystal Futrell Ag industry and stakeholders applaud committee’s efforts.Read More
The rail industry on track despite post-pandemic challenges 03.20.2024 By Crystal Futrell Class I leaders review challenges, opportunities after pandemic’s supply chain fiasco.Read More