Archive for July 2018
Trade War Implications for the Economy and Markets
About the Presenter Bluford “Blu” Putnam has served as Managing Director and Chief Economist of CME Group since May 2011. With more than 35 years of experience in the financial…
Read MoreUSDA Names Members and Alternates to the National Peanut Board
WASHINGTON, July 12, 2018 – Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue today announced the appointment of four members and four alternates to serve on the National Peanut Board. The appointees will serve…
Read MoreRisk FX Briefing, Paris
European investment managers remain optimistic about the FX market’s performance in 2018, given the sentiment at the Risk FX Briefing, held on 13 June in Paris. Approximately 50 managers, investors…
Read MoreTrade War Repercussions for U.S. Agriculture
To anticipate our conclusions: U.S. soybean production and prices are at much greater risk than corn production. In the 2019 planting season, we expect corn to regain the lead over…
Read MoreUSDA to Ensure All Have Equal Access to Crop & Livestock Reports
(Washington, D.C., July 10, 2018) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced new procedures for the release of market-affecting crop and livestock reports from the National Agricultural Statistics…
Read MoreUSDA Applauds Housing Eligibility for Temporary Farm Workers
Release & Contact Info Press Release Release No. 0140.18 Contact: USDA PressEmail: press@oc.usda.gov (Washington, D.C., July 10, 2018) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today released internal guidance on…
Read MoreUSDA Announces United Sorghum Checkoff Program Board Appointments
(WASHINGTON, July 5, 2018) – Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue today announced the appointment of four members to serve on the United Sorghum Checkoff Program Board. Producers newly appointed to serve…
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