Agriculture News
Soybean ending stocks for 2025-26 were unchanged, while corn ending stocks were cut 125 million bu. from November amid an increase in exports.
During Monday’s roundtable with farmers, Trump said he’ll cut environmental requirements on tractors and other farm equipment, pushing manufacturers to lower prices and make machines simpler to operate and repair.
Commodity-specific payment rates will be released by the end of the month: USDA
Davis tackles the news with Hillari before discussing what to expect from USDA’s balance sheet updates with editor Bill Watts
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says China is making progress on its commitment to buy U.S. soybeans, hitting the “correct cadence,” with purchases expected to wrap by February 2026 — underscoring ongoing trade commitments and support for farmers.
Year-end long live cattle trade has turned a profit for 17 straight years: Peak Trading Research
Corn futures struggle to maintain gains as soybean futures soften. Winter wheat futures are mixed. Cattle and hog futures are mostly lower...
Updates to U.S. cotton and South American supply in focus
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Updated cash forecasts for over a dozen crops and livestock included
Many farmers will admit buying land almost never cash flows or makes sense at the time. But a new land investment tool shows now might be the time to act.
Improvements noted in central U.S. and both coasts
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.
The smaller US cattle herd overshadows higher animal weights
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.
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.
Corn futures are fractionally lower with soybeans and wheat off a few cents. Live and feeder cattle are moderately lower with lean hogs posting gains to start the week...
Exchange says data center ‘cooling issue’ to blame
Wheat acres are expected to decline, and little change is anticipated for cotton acres after a drop in 2025.
Going into the final weeks of the year, many growers across the country are shouldering significant financial strain from land rent payments, rising input costs, and efforts to stay in business and viable until commodity prices improve.