International Trade: Page 24

Analyst: Chinese corn imports began to slow in 2013

Study shows Chinese trade policy restricted imports of U.S. corn and other grains long before the trade war began, but that could be about to change.

Soybean meal in feed cut in half after years of decline

The availability of cheap synthetic alternatives has cut use of soybean meal in animal feed by half, soybean association says.

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Global broiler production poised to grow post-ASF

As Asian pork production struggles to rebound after the outbreak of ASF, poultry production in the region is high and newcomers may benefit from the demand.

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Brazil set to overtake US as leading soybean producer

The U.S.-China trade war, weather and other factors will likely crown Brazil the world’s largest soybean producer this year.

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Brazil achieves record pig meat exports

In 2019, Brazil exported a record volume of pork, 16.2% more than the 646,000 mt achieved the previous year.

US corn quality holds steady despite harsh weather

U.S. Grains Councils finds corn quality only slightly lower than previous years, but trade tensions raise questions about profitability.

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Vietnam doubles pork imports, ASF spread seems to slow

Vietnam has more than doubled its imports of pork during the first 11 months of 2019, and pork prices have nearly tripled.

Feed Production by Region

Imports gain momentum as organic feed markets flounder

U.S. producers import more corn and soybeans for organic feed as harvest lags, but markets for organic commodities remain sluggish as uncertainties abound.

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US, China agree on ‘phase one’ of trade deal

The U.S. and China have agreed to terms of “phase one” of a trade deal, but specific details on the amount of U.S. agricultural products affected have not been disclosed

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Asia drives growth in global beef trade

Growing demand for beef is seen predominantly in Asia, due to several factors, including African swine fever (ASF), increasing wealth, and changing diets and tastes.

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Reports: China to waive tariffs on US soybeans, pork

China plans to waive tariffs on imports of some American soybean and pork products.

Cost of animal feed may remain low for next decade

With commodities unlikely to bounce back from global trade tensions, the cost of animal feed could remain low for the better part of a decade.

Profit From Soybean Cultivation

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