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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.
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.
As farmers look ahead to 2026, grain markets are sending mixed signals based on record corn exports, large supplies, federal payments and ongoing China trade uncertainty.
Trade war underlines soybean market’s reliance on China, while diverse export markets for corn serve as ‘engine of growth': economists
Wheat continues to lead weakness, breaking to fresh lows overnight.