Commodity Markets, Prices & Futures
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Latest Market News & Analysis
Report forecasts 8.99 million planted acres
Scattered precipitation missed most of the U.S. last week
Soybeans led the way higher on optimism around Chinese imports of U.S. beans.
China-U.S. trade truce may be extended by up to one year: report
Following its historic January update, which revised corn acres much higher than initially projected in June, USDA is facing criticism from farmers, grain traders and economists.
Beyond China’s political goodwill purchases and Brazil’s soybean showdown, the U.S. is eyeing a 30% surge in domestic processing. To stay resilient, farmers are advised to focus on profit margins rather than volume.
From La Niña to El Niño, what does the shifting Pacific mean for your 2026 yields? Atmospheric scientist Matt Reardon leans toward optimism while keeping his eyes on these factors.
House Republican leadership loses bid to block tariff challenges
The January Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor shows high input costs, weak prices, policy uncertainty and eroding trust in data have pushed many producers from planning for profitability to fighting for survival.