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The December Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor shows the farm economy will likely stay strained into 2026. As crops face tight margins, biofuels policy — especially E15 and biomass-based diesel — could influence recovery.

Jan. 7, 2026

Soybeans and wheat saw impressive gains overnight while corn struggled against the 200-day moving average.

December cattle trade delivered profit for 18th straight year

Rain coming to Plains, Midwest

Farmer sentiment weakens; USDA’s new chief economist; ethanol breaks the ‘blend wall’

With a New World screwworm case now less than 200 miles from the U.S. border, Seth Meyer says the growing threat adds risk and uncertainty for cattle producers making critical calving-season decisions.

Jan. 6, 2026

Jan. 6, 2025

Research and polling suggests the money will go toward operating costs, paying down debt, and not be eyed for machinery purchases.