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Oil Prices Increase As Diesel Prices Continue To Slide
Oil Prices Increase As Diesel Prices Continue To Slide
Oil Prices Increase As Diesel Prices Continue To Slide
With many investors confident that the worst of the banking situation is behind us, oil prices are moving higher.  West Texas Crude prices increased roughly $4 in the past week, trading in the low-to-mid $70 per barrel range, which means gasoline prices are likely not far behind before moving up.  Despite...
USTR Hearing Before Senate Committee Gets Testy
USTR Hearing Before Senate Committee Gets Testy
USTR Hearing Before Senate Committee Gets Testy
Both parties challenged U.S. Trade Ambassador Katherine Tai repeatedly on the administration’s failure to negotiate market-opening free trade deals and even pursuing a ‘go-it-alone’ policy without consulting lawmakers on trade.   “Congres...
Oil Prices Continue To Drop As Banking Concerns Spread
Oil Prices Continue To Drop As Banking Concerns Spread
Oil Prices Continue To Drop As Banking Concerns Spread
It’s been a downward week for oil prices, with prices dropping roughly $10 per barrel in the past seven days.  West Texas Crude was trading in the mid-$60 range in Monday’s action.  Patrick DeHaan with GasBuddy said last week, oil investors were concerned about the health of the U.S. economy.  He noted that conc...
USMEF Announces Spring Conference Details
USMEF Announces Spring Conference Details
USMEF Announces Spring Conference Details
The U.S. Meat Export Federation recently announced the speaker lineup and registration details for its 2023 Spring Conference, set for May 24-26 in Minneapolis, MN.  The opening general session will feature USMEF's senior staff from the Asia Pacific region, who will discuss emerging issues in key Asian markets, including how the removal of many COVID restrictions could provide momentum for the reg
DeHaan: Oil Community Watching The U.S. Economy
DeHaan: Oil Community Watching The U.S. Economy
DeHaan: Oil Community Watching The U.S. Economy
Oil prices continue to soften, not on news from China, not because of the on-going war in Ukraine, but concerns over the U.S. economy.  Patrick DeHaan with GasBuddy said investors are concerned about everything from Wall Street to Main Street.   “...
Will We See Fuel Price Records Set In 2023?
Will We See Fuel Price Records Set In 2023?
Will We See Fuel Price Records Set In 2023?
Oil prices giving up some of the gains that were made last week, trading slightly lower, just below $80 per barrel in Monday’s action.  Patrick DeHaan with GasBuddy said the Chinese economy is tamping down on those prices, after last week’s mini rally.  DeHaan noted that c...
Washington Farm Economy Looks Good For The Year Head
Washington Farm Economy Looks Good For The Year Head
Washington Farm Economy Looks Good For The Year Head
The Ag economist for the Washington State Department of Agriculture says 2023 is shaping up to be a good year for the farm economy across the Evergreen state.  Madi Roy says the Washington farm economy is fairly stable right now, but many are proceeding with caution.  One of ...
Mad Cow Disease Found in Brazil
Mad Cow Disease Found in Brazil
Mad Cow Disease Found in Brazil
Brazil’s agriculture and livestock ministry says beef exports to China are temporarily on hold after a case of mad cow disease was confirmed in one of the northern states called Para.  Reuters said the suspension is part of an animal health agreement made between the two countries and likely won’t last long.  However, it is...

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