A recent episode of the Ag Commodity Corner+ Podcast focused on Japan’s new U.S. trade deal, crop disease concerns, and more.
A major highlight was the Japan trade deal, which could double Japan’s U.S. corn/soybean imports and boost ethanol and meat purchases.
Farms.com Risk Management’ Chief Commodity Strategist Moe Agostino noted this is “a big win for U.S. farmers” despite ongoing tariff disputes and legal challenges over presidential powers to impose tariffs.
Weather and disease were also key topics. Southern rust has severely impacted corn in Iowa and Southern Minnesota, cutting yields by 25 to 50 bpa.