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Only two rate cuts expected in 2025, fewer than previously anticipated
House Ag panel releases fact sheet, analysis
Congress has not yet passed the stopgap funding measure and there appears to be opposition from Trump’s allies
Top stories for Dec. 18, 2024
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Forecasts under producer assistance program
Some caution about calculating any payment rates before USDA makes decisions
New funding aims to boost domestic output, lower costs for farmers, and enhance market competition across nine states
Calculation uses national avg payment yield for PLC | Combest-Sell sizes up key provisions
Market Snapshot
Wheat saw relative strength, corn pivoted near unchanged and soybeans saw continued selling pressure in the overnight session.
GOP to push new farm bill in first quarter 2025 | Assessing impact of year-round E15
Soybeans plunged to contract lows overnight amid heavy pressure from soyoil, while corn and wheat traded mildly higher.
Top stories for Dec. 17, 2024
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The Decline ends five-year streak of increases.
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