Soybean prices began the week higher on prospects of U.S. and China trade negotiations progressing. Iowa State University Extension economist Chad Hart says President Trump’s optimistic tone about a potential deal over the weekend gave the market a spark. “Any whisper we hear about China, the market is definitely reacting. So it’s definitely volatility-inducing.” He […]
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