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Brazil has officially surpassed the U.S. as the world’s top beef producer. With U.S. production down 3.9%, analysts point to Brazil’s feed capacity and rising imports as key drivers of this historic market shift.

Jan. 13, 2026

After years of losses, debt is piling up and new government payments won’t fill the hole. At a breaking point, more farmers are expected to leave the business this year, some by choice, others forced out by lenders.

Economists say cash rent acre expansion comes at too high of a cost with low commodity prices and high input prices.

Corn, soybeans and wheat each saw a continuation of Monday’s report driven selling pressure overnight.

New Trump tariff threat may undermine U.S.-China trade truce

Where to focus as key 2026 decisions draw near

Making the case for E15; Fed independence fears; Brazil meatpackers feel heat from China quotas

Jan. 12, 2025

Jan. 12, 2026