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Susan Olson, of Action Intel, analyzes barge movement and logistics and says the past few weeks show a divergence in how grain is getting to export markets.
Cattle Country Bankers More Optimistic than Corn Belt Bankers
A new survey by American Bankers Association and Farmer Mac reveals a sharp drop in lender expectations for 2025.
Dry fall conditions persist in the region
Corn, soybeans and wheat each favored the upside in overnight trade, rebounding from Wednesday losses.
Big Midwest grain merchandiser enters bankruptcy
Strong demand supports beef prices amid economic volatility, but herd investment and growth slows as producers grapple with increasing uncertainty due to political noise.
Amid recent trade activity, USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden signaled this week that major export commitments are changing the calculus for potential domestic farmer assistance.
Reflecting a marked decline in expectations as margins tighten, ag lenders surveyed in mid-2025 report only around 52% of their farm-business borrowers will remain profitable this year.