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Rural Mainstreet Index remains solidly in the red.
Cotton is one of the commodities most reliant on exports for demand
In a rare public admission, the department warned that aggressive immigration enforcement — including drastic reductions in the flow of undocumented migrant workers — is already squeezing the farm labor pool and putting pressure on food supply and prices.
Soybeans saw relative strength overnight through gains were limited by technical resistance, corn traded narrowly near unchanged and wheat saw relative weakness.
Late-season tropical moisture brings rains
Showers in the central U.S. into Saturday
A coalition of family farmers and meat companies launched the American Meat Producers Association (AMPA) to defend state animal welfare laws, complicating efforts to include federal preemption in an upcoming farm bill.
Wheat saw persistent selling pressure early this morning, seeing relative weakness compared to corn and soybeans.
Trump threatens to stop cooking oil trade with China
The government shutdown halts USDA marketing loans, cutting off a vital tool for farmers and adding financial strain during harvest season. Experts warn the impact could deepen.
Corn and soybean harvest progress well, but behind last years’ pace
Iowa farmland values remain strong despite lower grain prices and rising financial stress. Tight supply, local farmer demand and low debt keep land prices surprisingly resilient.
Corn inspections for the week ended Oct. 9 were shy of pre-report expectations but remain well ahead of year ago.
With no end in sight, the government shutdown is putting more strain on farmers already squeezed by high input costs and volatile markets.
The latest FBN report gives price and supply outlooks for five active ingredients: glyphosate, glufosinate, 2,4-D ester, atrazine, and S-metolachlor.
The ongoing sideways to lower trend amid the ongoing data deficient government shutdown continues with corn and wheat pushing to fresh lows overnight.
Scattered showers, thunderstorms in Midwest next couple days