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Geopolitical tensions boost gold, silver to record highs
Cattle on feed down 2% from a year ago
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In one of its last major actions of 2025, the U.S. Senate approved a large slate of nearly 100 administration nominees, including several key figures for agricultural trade and USDA leadership.
Precipitation totals have a strong possibility to trend higher than average this winter.
Corn, soybeans and wheat each saw a quiet night of overnight trade, straying little from unchanged.
More wintry weather in northern Plains, upper Midwest
Ground beef sees biggest year-over-year price jump since July 2020
Only the Second Positive Reading of the Year
Ratings remain more mixed further inland
Corn continues to lead strength while late session buying pushed wheat prices near session highs.
50-80 MPH wind gusts in much of northern U.S. today
Last week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture released analysis of public comments on its sweeping reorganization plan, revealing the vast majority of feedback to be negative.
Corn saw modest strength overnight while soybeans and wheat traded higher early before falling near unchanged going into the break.
China continues to buy U.S. soybeans
Farmers and rural advocates say the expiration of enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits at the end of the year will lead to steep increases in 2026 health insurance costs.