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Market Commentary: Grains Remain Under Pressure as New Mexico Cattle Border Reopens

What You Need to Know Today:  A third U.S. border crossing (Columbus, New Mexico) has reopened to Mexican cattle imports following nearly two years of restrictions related to New World screwworm. The reopening could gradually improve feeder cattle availability, although more than 60 confi...

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Summary of Futures

Dec 26 Corn closed at $4.4875/bushel, down $0.0625 from yesterday's close.  Dec 26 Wheat closed at $6.1025/bushel, down $0.0575 from yesterday's close.  Nov 26 Soybeans closed at $12.2925/bushel, down $0.12 from yesterday's close.  Dec 26 Soymeal closed at $334.6/short ton, down...

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A Long-Run View of U.S. Soybean Crushing

Key Takeaways:  U.S. soybean crushing began in 1911 and saw its most rapid expansion during the 1930s amid the broader agricultural and technology revolutions of the time. After peaking in the early 2000s, the soybean crushing industry went through a downturn as poor crush margins forced...

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Middle East, Mediterranean, and Africa Regional Analysis

Mediterranean/Middle East/North Africa/Africa – MEA Region Bangladesh has asked the USA for technical assistance to improve grain storage and strengthen quality testing of imported grains. Of major importance to Bangladesh is the “technology to improve grain preservation and grain s...

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Summary of Futures

Dec 26 Corn closed at $4.4875/bushel, down $0.0625 from yesterday's close.  Dec 26 Wheat closed at $6.1025/bushel, down $0.0575 from yesterday's close.  Nov 26 Soybeans closed at $12.2925/bushel, down $0.12 from yesterday's close.  Dec 26 Soymeal closed at $334.6/short ton, down...

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A Long-Run View of U.S. Soybean Crushing

Key Takeaways:  U.S. soybean crushing began in 1911 and saw its most rapid expansion during the 1930s amid the broader agricultural and technology revolutions of the time. After peaking in the early 2000s, the soybean crushing industry went through a downturn as poor crush margins forced...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Middle East, Mediterranean, and Africa Regional Analysis

Mediterranean/Middle East/North Africa/Africa – MEA Region Bangladesh has asked the USA for technical assistance to improve grain storage and strengthen quality testing of imported grains. Of major importance to Bangladesh is the “technology to improve grain preservation and grain s...

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Livestock Industry Margins

Beef packer margins plunged $105/head last week to $36/head as higher cattle prices combined with declining wholesale beef values to sharply compress packer profits. Fed cattle prices rose nearly $3/cwt to $227/cwt while the Choice cutout fell $4.75/cwt to $368/cwt. Margins have deteriorated $1...

Inaugural New Fed Cattle Report Was a Bust

Yesterday, the USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) released a new report of negotiated cash purchases of cattle under the mandatory price report. The report included Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, and Kansas. The goal of the report was to solve the confidentiality issues e...

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Livestock Industry Margins

Beef packer margins plunged $105/head last week to $36/head as higher cattle prices combined with declining wholesale beef values to sharply compress packer profits. Fed cattle prices rose nearly $3/cwt to $227/cwt while the Choice cutout fell $4.75/cwt to $368/cwt. Margins have deteriorated $1...

feed-grains soy-oilseeds wheat

Summary of Futures

Dec 26 Corn closed at $4.55/bushel, down $0.01 from yesterday's close.  Dec 26 Wheat closed at $6.16/bushel, down $0.09 from yesterday's close.  Nov 26 Soybeans closed at $12.4125/bushel, down $0.1525 from yesterday's close.  Dec 26 Soymeal closed at $340.2/short ton, down $5.9 f...

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Market Commentary: Brazil’s Election Results Have Broader Market Implications

What You Need to Know Today:  Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva secured reelection on Sunday, defeating right-wing Senator Flávio Bolsonaro despite trailing in the first round of voting. The surprise victory triggered a sharp selloff in Brazilian financial market...

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Congressional Flip May Hinge on Agriculture

The 2026 midterm elections are a week from tomorrow, but early voting has been taking place for weeks. At stake is control of Congress, including the House of Representatives, where all 435 seats are contested, and the Senate, where approximately one-third of the seats are up for election. Farm...

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2027 Acreage Outlook: Oilseed Expansion Continues

Key Takeaways: Total U.S. crop acres (excluding hay) are forecast to expand fractionally this year due to greater oilseed crop and winter wheat plantings. One of the key drivers of this year’s crop outlook is input costs, and crops with a lower cost profile have an advantage in producers...

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Mercosur Regional Analysis

Soybeans Market Overview After many weeks of almost no activity in Brazil and little activity in the U.S., this week kicked off with a lot of activity in the U.S. soybean market. Once again, the sole buyer was Sinograin/Cofco, acting on behalf of the Chinese Federal Reserve, which purchased a t...

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Market Commentary: CBOT Ends Bearish Week on a Mixed Note; Bullish COF and Cold Storage Data

What You Need to Know Today: Crude oil prices extended their rally today, supported by several developments, including escalating Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabian oil infrastructure and growing concerns about supply disruptions. The Trump administration is reportedly preparing to remove 50 perc...

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