After a year of sharp swings in the ag markets, there’s finally a note of cautious optimism for soybean producers. China has returned—at least partially (and with much proof yet to come)—to the U.S. market, easing some of the pressure created by[...]
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USDA Data Undercuts Claims of Major Chinese Soybean Purchases
China’s promised return to the U.S. soybean market is looking far less certain now that the latest USDA data is out. Instead of the millions of tons officials touted after last month’s Trump–Xi meeting, the numbers show only two confirmed Chinese purchases[...]
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North Dakota soybean farmers hopeful as China agrees to large purchases
After years of uncertainty in the U.S.-China trade relationship, North Dakota soybean growers are finally seeing a glimmer of relief. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that China has agreed to purchase millions of tons of American soybeans over the next several years—potentially[...]
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Brazilian farmers beef up soybean production as China halts business with U.S. during trade fight
China’s tariffs have pushed U.S. soybeans out of their largest market, and Brazil is racing to fill the gap. Brazilian growers are planting more, traders say they’ll “take all they can get,” and government forecasts point to a bigger harvest. U.S. farmers,[...]
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China plays its trump Card in trade negotiations with rare earth restrictions
China has tightened its grip on one of the world’s most strategic resources: rare earth metals. With new export restrictions that could impact everything from smartphones to jet engines, Beijing is signaling it’s willing to use its dominance in these critical materials[...]
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ND farmers losing ground in trade war: ‘This is a mess’
China is still holding off on making soybean purchases from U.S. farmers, as its trade war with the Trump administration plays out. A key North Dakota ag group says without an immediate solution, it could be harder for local farmers to stay[...]
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Fedorchak celebrates Taiwan ag commitment, boosting markets for North Dakota soybeans and corn
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) joined the Taiwan-U.S. Agricultural Trade Goodwill Mission at the U.S. Capitol, where Taiwan announced a $10 billion commitment to purchase American agricultural products between 2025 and 2028. The agreement includes soybeans, corn, wheat, and beef[...]
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North Dakota soybean growers anxiously await sales to China
WEST FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota soybean growers rely heavily on exports to China, but with harvest on the horizon, those exports are nowhere in sight. “China hasn’t made a single purchase commitment,” John Newton, a longtime ag economist and executive head[...]
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Farmer says ‘we’re in a very dire situation’ ahead of harvest—with zero soybean orders from China, historically the largest buyer
American soybean farmers are staring down a harvest season unlike any in recent memory. For the first time in decades, China—the single largest buyer of U.S. soybeans—has not placed an order. That absence is more than symbolic: it leaves roughly a quarter[...]
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Since Aug. 1 tariffs, ND farmers struggle to sell soybeans
For North Dakota soybean farmers, this harvest season brings more anxiety than relief. With China pulling back from U.S. purchases after new tariffs, markets have dried up and prices have slipped, leaving families like Christie Jaeger’s wondering how long they can hold[...]
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The world’s first electrostate is emerging
China is moving at a pace the world has never seen. In just the first five months of this year, it added enough new wind and solar capacity to power Indonesia, installing panels at nearly 100 per second. What began as a[...]
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Tariffs on fireworks create constraints for upcoming holidays
The boom of fireworks might be quieter this year—and not just because of local bans. A steep tariff on Chinese imports, originally set at 145 percent and only recently eased, has sent prices soaring for the very products that fuel Fourth of[...]
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Musk Visit to Pentagon Faces Scrutiny, Raises National Security Concerns
Elon Musk’s surprise visit to the Pentagon has drawn more than headlines—it’s sparked fresh questions about where business ends and national security begins. Reports initially tied his briefing request to U.S. war plans with China, a claim later denied by both the[...]
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The World’s Longest (and Scariest) Glass Pedestrian Bridge
It’s a big world outside of Minot’s borders, and a few places even have long, scary, glass bridges you can walk on. Here’s one of them. Yes, it’s in China. Yes, there are lots of pictures with this article. No, I[...]