by Nick Song | May 24, 2026 | Featured, Trade
The cattle game has been good for Chris Lynch as of late. He and his wife began raising cattle in 2015 on their farm in California, MO. Their herd of 30 “mama cows” produces around 29 calves per year. This year, Lynch was able to purchase insurance that guarantees...
by Nick Song | May 5, 2026 | Trade
With the global economy beginning to feel the effects of the Iran war, the United States’ trade deficit for March will likely widen amidst increased imports and exports. Here are five things to look for when the Department of Commerce releases its latest report...
by Nick Song | Apr 14, 2026 | Trade
Fertilizer plays a critical role in modern agriculture, so critical that U.S. farmers are expected to spend $260 more per planted acre on fertilizer than on seeds. As American farmers prep their fields for the spring growing season, their minds are not on the soil in...
by Nick Song | Mar 30, 2026 | Trade
Rising demand for exports decreased the United States trade deficit in January as small businesses exhibited signs of short-lived stability. The nation’s trade balance in goods and services decreased 25% to $54.5 billion, according to the latest numbers from the...
by Nick Song | Mar 2, 2026 | Trade
The U.S. trade deficit increased in December, capping off a turbulent year marked by tariffs that created widespread disruption but failed to make a dent in the trade deficit. Data released by the Commerce Department showed the trade deficit for 2025 decreased by just...
