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Last update: 9 hours agoUS-China Agri Trade Watch: As President Trump heads to Beijing for a high-stakes summit with Xi, U.S. Treasury chief Scott Bessent and China’s He Lifeng just wrapped exploratory talks in South Korea, with trade and supply chains on the agenda—farm goods are expected to be a key bargaining chip. Beef Prices at Record Levels: Meanwhile, U.S. beef prices keep climbing—ground beef topped $7/lb and steak pushed past $13/lb—adding pressure for tariff and import flexibility moves even as imports rise and the domestic herd stays tight. Fuel & Farm Cost Pressure: Renewable fuels are getting a spotlight in Nebraska during May’s Renewable Fuels Month, but higher energy costs remain a live wire for producers. Policy Crosswinds: On the political front, the Senate is bracing for major fights over the CLARITY Act (crypto), while carbon capture is emerging as a hot-button issue in Louisiana’s Senate race—both signals of how quickly Washington policy can swing.
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