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2026 Weather Outlook: La Niña’s Quick Exit, El Niño’s Potential and the Signals Farmers Should Watch
Meteorologists predict a quick La Niña exit, with a 75% chance of transitioning to ENSO-neutral by Jan-March. Expect neutral conditions to persist through at least late spring with a growing chance of El Niño in 2026.
Research and polling suggests the money will go toward operating costs, paying down debt, and not be eyed for machinery purchases.
Soybeans led strength overnight after impressive gains on Monday.
Potential for record-high temps in south-central U.S.
Major row crops generally saw funds go long
Heading into 2026, markets hinge on EPA biofuel rules, global fertilizer supply and acreage shifts. StoneX warns tight inputs, policy delays and weather risk will shape crop prices and farm margins.
Davis and Lane go over last week’s holiday-shortened price action before Bill tackles the latest Ag Economist’s Monthly Monitor.
Markets are generally higher to start the new year...
Corn and soybeans see impressive overnight gains.