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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.