Latest News From Argentina

Argentina is nearing an initial agreement with China that could pave for the way for potential investments by the Asian giant in local pork production for export.

China recently granted export licenses to some Argentine meat-processing plants to plug a pork supply gap as African swine fever continues to devastate China’s pig herds.

Naomi Blohm of Stewart-Peterson discusses soybeans on AgDay with Tyne Morgan.

The U.S. pork industry is excited about the potential of sending U.S. pork to Argentina – a market that hasn’t been available to U.S. pork for 26 years. One province, however, is balking at the deal.

The Argentina market is open to U.S. pork muscle cuts and some variety meats. Demand is high for pork shoulder butt and hams.

and Argentina this week finalized an export certificate that allows the U.S. pork industry to ship product to the South American country.

The U.S. will shield a list of allies including Europe, Australia, South Korea, Argentina and Brazil from steel and aluminum tariffs that take effect on Friday, according to U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer.

Clinton Griffiths talks soybeans with Bryan Doherty

The export picture for corn continues to improve, and could give hope to increased prices coming off a record corn harvest in 2017.

The export picture for corn continues to improve, and could give hope to increased prices coming off a record corn harvest in 2017.

On Thursday, the USDA released its monthly World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report, showing corn is seeing increased exports and reduced stocks.