Horns of a Dilemma March 6

Horns of a dilemma #3: Expectations of China’s imminent renewed heavy purchasing of US commodities vs Perdue U. Ag Economy Barometer shows US ag farmers’ declining optimism for US commodity prices and economy.

Horns of a Dilemma 3/4

This week’s horns of a dilemma: new breakthroughs in ag technologies while US ag bankruptcies and debt loads climbing, export markets in jeopardy, and policy resistance to climate change risk mitigation and adaptation needs.

Mercantilism Holding Sway

Food imports into UK would face tariffs absent Brexit deal; steel tariffs loom large for USMCA ratification; Sino-US trade uncertainties! Mercantilism is holding sway.