Podcast:Grain Markets and Other Stuff Published On: Tue Apr 22 2025 Description: Joe's Premium Subscription: www.standardgrain.comGrain Markets and Other Stuff Links-Apple PodcastsSpotifyTikTokYouTubeFutures and options trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone.0:00 Subscribe!0:45 Dollar, Trump, Powell, Commodities4:06 US / India Talks8:15 US Planting Update11:27 SA Countries Benefit from Trade War13:19 Corn Shipments are Strong๐ Dollar Drops to 3-Year Low | US-India Trade Talks | Crop Progress & Export Strength ๐ชWelcome back to Grain Markets & Other Stuff! In todayโs update, we cover big moves in currency, trade, and crops. ๐๐๐๐ต US Dollar SlidesThe greenback hit its lowest level since March 2022 ๐ฌ as Trump pressures the Fed to slash interest rates. Tensions rise as the White House reportedly explores removing Jerome Powell. ๐ฎ๐๐บ๐ธ๐ค๐ฎ๐ณ US-India Trade Talks AdvanceVice President JD Vance visits India and pushes for a fall trade deal ๐. India might slash tariffs on U.S. imports and open the door to ethanol discussions for the first time ever. ๐ฅ๐ฑ Corn & Soybean Planting UpdateCorn is 12% planted, soybeans 8% ๐ฝ๐ซ, with some states flying ahead of schedule while others lag behind. Full breakdowns inside! ๐๐พ Winter & Spring Wheat SnapshotWinter wheat ratings slip a bit but still beat the average. Spring wheat planting is moving quickly in the north! ๐พโ๏ธ๐ Brazil & Argentina Step UpSouth American ag exporters are cashing in on the US-China trade war. Chinese buyers pivot to Brazil for beef and beans. ๐ง๐ท๐๐ฅ๐ข Export Inspections Beat EstimatesCorn, soybeans, and wheat all showed strong demand last week โ with corn topping 1.7mmt! ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ฆ