Is Abnormal the New Normal in U.S. Agriculture?

As agricultural markets respond anxiously to China’s attempts to control its coronavirus outbreak with a countrywide quarantine, U.S. economists are urging patience.

The destructive pest is expected to affect about 100 million mu (6.67 million hectares) of corn acreage this year.

Agrochemical production has been steady in China at about 50% capacity, but quarantines continue to hinder the ports, trucking, and the ability to bring goods to market while outbreaks threaten other major economies.

Acquisition enhances ICL’s digital services offering and accelerates its development roadmap.

Coronavirus will prevent full-scale factory production until at least March, putting pressure on supply and pricing well into Q2.

Despite slow growth in 2019, Mexico’s economy is expected to improve. Exporters to the country will welcome a projected increase of household income.

The agreement reached between China and the U.S. “will not have catastrophic repercussions” for Brazil.

The overall confirmed novel coronavirus pneumonia cases on the Chinese mainland had reached more than 37,000 by Saturday,

Uncertainty continues to plague financial markets, earnings projections, transportation infrastructure, and supply chains as companies look for mitigation strategies to stem disruptions.