Jerry Gulke: Grain Markets Exhibit Caution Ahead of Mega Reports

A China Critic, Katherine Tai Confirmed as USTR Just Ahead of U.S, China Meetings

Tai, who is the first Asian-American woman to hold the top USTR spot in the 60 years since the position was created, made it clear during her Senate confirmation hearing she would be tough on China.

Fed Sees Growth Surge, Jump in Inflation in 2021 but no Change on Rates

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday repeated its pledge to keep its target interest rate near zero for years to come after projecting a rapid jump in U.S. economic growth and inflation this year as the COVID-19 crisis winds down.

Allendale: High Prices Attracting High Acres

This year could post the largest corn, soybean and wheat acreage since 2014. That’s according to Allendale’s annual, nationwide producer survey.

Japan To Raise Tariffs On U.S. Beef

Currently set at 25.8%, the tariff will rise to 38.5% as early as this week, and will be in effect for one month, according to USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS).