Russia Potash for U.S.?, Lubricant from Soybeans

Line on Agriculture
The U.S. is exploring a deal to buy Belarusian potash at prices below Canadian supplies.

New product testing for a soybean-based No. 2 grease (about 3,000 lbs produced) with farmers this fall

Vilsack on China's Farmland Buys

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack says no matter how much Congress tries, USDA’s tracking of China’s farmland buys in the U.S. will always be troublesome.

Ag Economy Barometer Down and Global Hunger Grows

The Agribusiness Update
The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer again lower in June, and United Nation's report shows global hunger rose in 2021.

War and Grain Prices

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The Russia-Ukraine war will severely challenge global grain production.

USTR on EU Tariffs and AskUSDA Launched

The Agribusiness Update
USTR Robert Lighthizer is being urged to help remove retaliatory tariffs on U.S. Ag exports to the E.U., and AskUSDA launched to make communicating with USDA more efficient.

Trump's Concerns on China and Ag Economy Barometer Up

The Agribusiness Update
President Trump says he's not too concerned about trade war with China, and Perdue/CME Ag Economy Barometer soars higher.

Spending Too Much Time On China & Cuba Sanction Changes

Northwest Report
China is passé...Changes to Cuban sanctions are welcomed.

Just A Coincidence

Line on Agriculture
Russia says certain bans and backing of separatists is all just a coincidence.

Free Site Recommendations & Russian Sanctions

Northwest Report
Sanctions over the Ukraine should not affect agriculture...assistance is available for producers affected by the Wanapum Dam issue...and Lacy gets artsy with bees.

Russian Trade Hurdles

Line on Agriculture
Russia has decided to up the ante when it comes to beef and pork exports even after the U.S. pushed for trade relations.

Lawsuit Deemed Frivolous

Food Forethought
Legally worthless lawsuits clog court systems for months, sometimes years.

Tire Season Extended & Brazil Imposing Sanctions

Northwest Report
Brazil is leveling sanction on some U.S. ag products, Mother Nature does not seem to be done with winter in the northwest and Lacy takes a look at biblical in nature problem.