Lower grain prices, including for corn and soybeans, reduce the cost of feeding turkeys and can contribute to lower turkey prices.
November 24, 2025
high
process
Economic linkage between feed commodity prices and poultry production costs.
China is a major market for U.S. soybean exports.
October 30, 2025
high
economic
Describes longstanding trade relationship regarding agricultural exports.
Bilateral trade negotiations between the United States and China commonly address issues such as rare earth minerals, soybeans, and technology export controls.
October 26, 2025
high
general
Typical substantive topics in U.S.-China trade talks.
China was previously the largest buyer of U.S. soybean exports.
high
trade
Historical pattern in U.S.-China agricultural trade
International trade disputes that involve tariffs or other restrictions can reduce export markets for crops such as soybeans and cause significant financial harm to soybean farmers.
high
economic
Describes how international trade conflicts can affect commodity crop markets and farm incomes.
Tariff measures can materially influence agricultural trade flows; changes in tariff policy have been associated with shifts in purchases of commodities such as soybeans and beef between major trading partners like the United States and China.
high
descriptive
General relationship between tariffs and agricultural export patterns