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Old Man Winter gets an early grip in Midwest, Plains
On the first day of a three-day hearing, U.S. farmers offered conflicting testimony on the impact of the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA).
Corn led weakness overnight while soybeans struggled to maintain early bullish momentum.
Winter settles in over much of U.S.
Today, USDA promised a new short-term aid package to help carry farmers through a difficult 2025-2026 cycle until longer-term provisions under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) take effect in late 2026.
The Dec. 1 sale in Sioux County not only sets a farmer-buyer record for Iowa, but according to Jim Rothermich, it highlights fierce demand for premium ground as lower-quality farms see more no sales.
Soybeans led strength overnight while corn struggled to overcome key technical resistance.
The smaller US cattle herd overshadows higher animal weights
Can China meet its U.S. soybean buy pledge this year?
China’s pledge to buy 12 MMT of U.S. soybeans is facing questions over timing, storage capacity and price competitiveness, leaving markets uncertain whether the full promise can be met before year-end.
The current wave of highly pathogenic avian influenza is no longer behaving like a traditional poultry-only disease. The virus has spread into dozens of species, allowing it to circulate year-round instead of fading after seasonal outbreaks.
Davis discusses last week’s price action with economist Spencer Langford then goes over the latest results from Farm Journal’s Ag Economist Monthly Monitor with editor Bill Watts.
Corn futures are fractionally lower with soybeans and wheat off a few cents. Live and feeder cattle are moderately lower with lean hogs posting gains to start the week...
Corn, soybeans and wheat trended lower overnight following strength at the overnight open.
More snow and cold headed for Midwest, Plains states
Major winter storm hitting Midwest today into Saturday