Reading Time: 2 minutes A coalition of oil and biofuel groups will meet with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday to make the case for higher federal mandates for biomass diesel blending, according to three sources familiar with the plans.
Oil and biofuel coalition to meet with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
U.S. livestock: Cattle futures fall on technical trading
Reading Time: 2 minutes Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) cattle futures fell on Monday on technical trading, according to analysts, while lean hogs were stuck trading within a tight range following the U.S. Department of Agriculture's hogs and pigs report released the previous week.
U.S. grains: CBOT corn rises, soybeans fall with few surprises in USDA data
Reading Time: 2 minutes Chicago soybean futures fell on Monday as old crop stock estimates in a U.S. Department of Agriculture data release were larger than expected, according to analysts.
India and US making progress towards trade deal, officials say
Reading Time: 2 minutes Indian and U.S. officials discussed trade issues including the reduction of tariffs and easing of non-tariff barriers, making progress towards a bilateral trade agreement during several days of talks in New Delhi, they said on Saturday.
Carney says supply management “off the table” in negotiations with Trump
Two leaders agreed to begin comprehensive economic, security negotiations after April 28 election says Carney
Reading Time: 2 minutes Supply management won't be part of trade negotiations and tariff discussions, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Friday.
U.S. grains: Corn futures rebound off multi-month lows, soybeans turn higher
Reading Time: 2 minutes Chicago Board of Trade corn futures on Friday slumped to the lowest price in more than three months on expectations of increased U.S. planting this year, before rebounding on a spate of fundamental trading and bargain-buying, market analysts said.
U.S. livestock: Cattle futures turn lower amid inflation concerns, technical trading
Reading Time: 2 minutes Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) cattle futures on Friday ended lower on technical trading, amid concerns about inflation and potential trade retaliation from broad tariffs promised by U.S. President Donald Trump next week, market analysts said.
India offers US tariff cuts on farm imports, eyes trade success, government sources say
Reading Time: 2 minutes India has offered tariff cuts on imports of U.S. farm products like almonds and cranberries as a further concession to the United States, two government sources said, hoping to avert President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs set for next week.
China absorbs massive Brazilian soy shipments in first quarter
Reading Time: 2 minutes Brazilian soybean traders are poised to ship record volumes in the first quarter, driven by strong demand from the world's largest importer, China, which is currently involved in a trade war with the U.S.
U.S. grains: Grain futures slump, soybeans rise, ahead of USDA planting report
Reading Time: 2 minutes Chicago Board of Trade soybean futures turned higher on Thursday as the U.S. dollar weakened, while corn dipped to the lowest in more than three weeks on expectations of increased planting by U.S. farmers this year.
A message from April Stewart, Country Guide's Associate Editor
