Latest News Updates From Michael Hirtzer and Erin Ailworth

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USDA Confirms More Soybean Exports to China, First Wheat Sale

The warming of ties between the U.S. and China have boosted crop prices, with soybeans hovering near the highest levels since June 2024.

November 20, 2025
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Trump-China Soybean Feud Leaves US Farmers With Few Buyers

China last year purchased $13 billion of U.S. soybeans — more than 20% of the entire crop — for animal feed and cooking oil, but still hasn’t booked a single shipment from this fall’s huge crop.

October 23, 2025
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Soy Harvest Begins With Farmers in ‘Fight to Survive’

China, typically the biggest buyer of U.S. soybeans, still hasn’t booked a single shipment of the crop from this year’s harvest.

October 8, 2025