#soybeans tag - Briefly

Trump may use tariff revenue to bail out farmers, agricultural secretary says. They're reeling from challenges caused by the levies to begin with | Fortune

The administration may fund a farmer bailout using tariff revenue as tariffs have raised equipment costs and reduced export markets, especially for soybeans.

fromFortune

1 week ago

Farmer says 'we're in a very dire situation' ahead of harvest-with zero soybean orders from China, historically the largest buyer | Fortune

Caleb Ragland, a Kentucky farmer and president of the American Soybean Association, is warning of an agricultural crisis as China has placed zero soybean orders for the upcoming harvest. It's a departure from typical patterns, where 25% of the U.S. crop goes to China. With prices 40% below three-year highs and production costs rising, hundreds of thousands of farmers face losses unless there's a trade resolution between the two countries.

Agriculture

fromFortune

3 weeks ago

Rural America is suffering an economic crisis as crop prices plunge - 'U.S. soybean farmers cannot survive a prolonged trade dispute'

U.S. corn and soybean farmers face collapsing prices, rising input costs, and restricted export markets—especially China—threatening farm incomes and financial stability.

Agriculture

fromFast Company

4 months ago

Farmers take a wait-and-see approach to Trump's trade war

Farmers like Dan Glessing remain cautiously optimistic despite trade wars, focusing on broader factors affecting commodity prices.

fromModern Farmer

5 months ago

Why You Should Plant Soybeans Early This Year

In a recent study, researchers found that planting soybeans just a few weeks earlier can significantly enhance yields while reducing greenhouse gas emissions, particularly nitrous oxide.

Environment

SF food

fromwww.nytimes.com

5 months ago

How Trump's Tariffs Could Hurt US Farmers and Benefit Brazil

Soybeans are central to U.S.-China trade tensions, affecting American farmers and benefiting competitors like Brazil.