USDA set new ARC/PLC enrollment deadlines this week and added 30 million base acres for 2026 and 2027. Economists say this gives farmers a clearer read on the programs, but warn against chasing whichever pays the most.

Much of Corn Belt to remain soggy into early next week

Input Costs Are Major Negative

Sept. 17, 2026

Some drought relief came to the Plains, while hot weather exacerbated conditions in the southeast

Soybeans are trading near recent for-the-move highs while corn and wheat continue to chop sideways with little direction.