Fred Gale

Agricultural Economist

Fred Gale is an independent agricultural economist specializing in China. He holds a PhD in Economics and published dozens of reports and articles on China’s agricultural markets, trade, and policies during 36 years as a research economist in USDA’s Economic Research Service. Since retiring he continues writing his “Dim Sums” blog, long recognized as an authoritative source of information and analysis of Chinese agricultural markets and policies.

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  • February 25, 2026

Tariff Ruling Rocks US Soybeans; Biofuels Replace Exports as Key Driver

Insight Focus The latest Supreme Court ruling has upended US soybean t...

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  • February 11, 2026

Can China Achieve Trump Claims Of 20M Tonne Soybean Purchases?

Insight Focus Markets respond following Trump–Xi phone call. Chi...

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Aerial view of multiple red combine harvesters working in formation across a large, brown farm field, harvesting crops in parallel rows.
  • January 28, 2026

Brazil Expects Large Soybean Crop, Pressuring Prices

Insight Focus Brazil’s soybean crop is drawing global attention ...

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  • January 14, 2026

Brazil’s Soybean Export Boom Will Resume in Q2’26

Insight Focus China’s soybean market has tightened in early 2026...

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  • December 3, 2025

Narrowing Soybean Price Gap Helps Restart US Exports to China

Insight Focus China resumed US soybean purchases in November. Rising B...

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  • November 11, 2025

US–China Soybean Trade Halted by Chicago Price Rally

Insight Focus The Trump–Xi meeting fails to boost US soybean sales. ...

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  • October 15, 2025

In China’s Absence, Will US Soybean Prices Fall?

Insight Focus China has stopped buying US soybeans cold turkey. But wi...

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