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0:45 Dollar, Trump, Powell, Commodities
4:06 US / India Talks
8:15 US Planting Update
11:27 SA Countries Benefit from Trade War
13:19 Corn Shipments are Strong

📉 Dollar Drops to 3-Year Low | US-India Trade Talks | Crop Progress & Export Strength 💪

Welcome back to Grain Markets & Other Stuff! In today’s update, we cover big moves in currency, trade, and crops. 🌎🚜📊

💵 US Dollar Slides
The greenback hit its lowest level since March 2022 😬 as Trump pressures the Fed to slash interest rates. Tensions rise as the White House reportedly explores removing Jerome Powell. 😮📉

🇺🇸🤝🇮🇳 US-India Trade Talks Advance
Vice President JD Vance visits India and pushes for a fall trade deal 📆. India might slash tariffs on U.S. imports and open the door to ethanol discussions for the first time ever. 🔥

🌱 Corn & Soybean Planting Update
Corn is 12% planted, soybeans 8% 🌽🫘, with some states flying ahead of schedule while others lag behind. Full breakdowns inside! 📈

🌾 Winter & Spring Wheat Snapshot
Winter wheat ratings slip a bit but still beat the average. Spring wheat planting is moving quickly in the north! 🌾⚙️

🌍 Brazil & Argentina Step Up
South American ag exporters are cashing in on the US-China trade war. Chinese buyers pivot to Brazil for beef and beans. 🇧🇷🐄🥜

🚢 Export Inspections Beat Estimates
Corn, soybeans, and wheat all showed strong demand last week — with corn topping 1.7mmt! 📦📦📦