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The U.S./China Trade War Intensifies with 125% tariffs on the U.S. and 145% on China

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Despite Trump pausing reciprocal tariffs for 90 days on non-retaliating nations, tensions with China have escalated sharply. This week’s summary covers the market fallout, including a major stock selloff, a bullish USDA April report lifting corn futures, a sharp drop in crude oil prices, and the U.S. dollar hitting a fresh 3-year low.
 
 

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Crop Talk, Soybean Insects

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Last week Nebraska Extension wrapped up their series of Soybean Management Field Days at the Eastern Nebraska Research Extension and Education Center. This event provided growers with the latest in soybean production, management and marketing. During our time there we caught up with Extension Entomologist Justin McMechan to discuss what potential threats are still out there for Nebraska producers as we inch closer to harvest.