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USDA forecasts net farm income will decline $25.9 billion (15.9%) from last year to $136.9 billion, driven partly by an expected $5.4 billion (34.4%) drop in direct government payments.
Wheat futures are higher to start the week with corn futures choppy and soybeans under pressure. Cattle futures are higher with lean hogs lower to start the week...
Mixed trade is expected in the grain and soy markets this morning as traders monitor the U.S./China situation and prepare for USDA’s February crop reports on Wednesday.
Short-term trend turns bullish for live cattle and feeder cattle.
The real Title I safety net for many farmers: Insurance programs
Corn and soybean futures are weaker this morning after two-sided trade earlier in the overnight session, while wheat futures are narrowly mixed.
China spy balloon raises security & political issues as U.S. shoots down balloon | SOTU address Tuesday | Senate Ag farm bill hearing Thursday
Operation underway to recover debris from downed balloon
Davis Michaelsen and Editor Brian Grete discuss this week’s market action...
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