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Data Release of Grain Trade

Dan Agri-Business, Commodities, Corn, Economy, Soybeans, Wheat

Grain Markets Search for Support After Major Data Release The grain markets faced their largest data release of the year last Monday, and the results have kept pressure on prices across key commodities. With sellers still largely in control, market analysts are now closely watching technical levels to determine where new price support may emerge for corn, soybeans, and wheat. …

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Farmer Bridge Assistance Payment Rates

Dan Agri-Business, Corn, Cotton, Economy, Field Crops, Funding, Soybeans

USDA Releases Per-Acre Payment Details for Farmer Bridge Assistance Program Payments for the new Farmer Bridge Assistance Program are just around the corner, providing much-anticipated financial support for farmers facing continued economic pressure. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has announced the next phase of the program, confirming that eligible commodities will receive one-time per-acre payments designed to help producers …

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Venezuela News Impacting Markets

Dan Agri-Business, Beef, Cattle, Commodities, Corn, Economy, Field Crops, Marketing, Soybeans, Wheat

Grains and Livestock Futures Reflect Market Calm Amid Venezuela Geopolitical Shift It’s been 85 years since the bombing of Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941. January 7th, 2026 won’t be remembered in the same way, but military action in Venezuela years from now could be seen as a major turning point in world events. Recent geopolitical developments in Venezuela have …

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Ag Stocks So Far In 2026

Dan Agri-Business, Beef, Cattle, Commodities, Corn, Economy, Field Crops, Marketing, Soybeans, Wheat

Grain and Livestock Futures Move in Opposite Directions Early in the New Year Grain and livestock futures are starting the new year on sharply different paths, highlighting contrasting supply-and-demand forces across the agricultural markets. While corn and soybean futures remain under technical pressure, cattle markets continue to surge to new highs driven by animal health concerns and border restrictions. In …

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USDA Announces Payment Rates By Commodity For Farmer Bridge Assistance Program

Dan Agri-Business, Commodities, Corn, Cotton, Economy, Field Crops, Funding, Peanuts, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, USDA, USDA-FSA, Wheat

USDA Releases Farmer Bridge Assistance Program Payment Rates The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has officially released the long-awaited payment rates for the Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) Program, providing clarity and certainty for producers planning for the 2026 growing season. Announced late last year, the FBA Program delivers $12 billion in total assistance, with $11 billion allocated to row crop …

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Corn Trade Potential

Dan Commodities, Corn, Economy, Export/Import, Exports/Imports, Soybeans

Soybean Trade Update: Holiday Slowdown Continues as Corn Finds Support in Ethanol Demand We have updated the soybean trade, and daily trade volume continues to move at a very slow pace. With Christmas coming tomorrow and the New Year’s holiday arriving just a week later, many market participants have already stepped to the sidelines. Seasonal factors are clearly at play, …

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Trading Days Winding Down

Dan Commodities, Economy, Export/Import, Exports/Imports, Soybeans

Holiday Trading Slows as Soybean Market Faces Ongoing Pressure Active trading days are becoming fewer and fewer as the holiday season approaches. With Christmas falling on Thursday and the New Year’s holiday following shortly after, market activity is beginning to thin. Many traders have already evened up their accounts and are effectively stepping back for the final weeks of the …

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Soybean Export Update

Dan Agri-Business, Commodities, Economy, Instagram, Soybeans

China’s Shifting Soybean Commitment Raises Market Uncertainty Uncertainty surrounding China’s commitment to purchase 12 million tons of U.S. soybeans continues to weigh heavily on the soybean market. What was once expected to be a firm deadline has instead become a moving target, complicating planning for producers, traders, and exporters across the agricultural supply chain. The deadline for China to meet …

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Baseline Production Figures Released Early

Dan Agri-Business, Commodities, Corn, Economy, Field Crops, Soybeans

USDA Releases 2026 Baseline Acreage Estimates Earlier Than Usual In a rare move, the U.S. Department of Agriculture released its baseline acreage figures for the 2026 crop year ahead of schedule this week. Typically, these projections are unveiled during the Ag Outlook Forum in February, but this year’s early release is raising eyebrows across the ag sector. Possible Government Shutdown …

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Fed Rate Cut Expected

Dan Corn, Field Crops, Soybeans, Wheat

Markets Focus on Federal Reserve as USDA Monthly Crop Report Takes Backseat Yesterday’s USDA monthly crop report (WASDE Report) entered a market environment already dominated by two major developments: the administration’s $12 billion farm aid package and expectations of another Federal Reserve rate cut. With financial markets laser-focused on interest rate movements, both Chicago grain traders and Wall Street placed …