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The International Grains Council (IGC) trimmed its forecast for 2024-25 global wheat and corn production.

A Creighton University survey of rural bankers reflects a bleak picture for U.S. farmers.

Farm Groups Raise the Alarm

Mike Minor, Professional Ag Marketing, says corn and soybeans saw pressure from harvest and better South American weather prospects. Cattle and hogs soared on the heels of the higher stock market.

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DuWayne Bosse, Bolt Marketing, says wheat is pulling down corn with a higher dollar and rains in the SW Plains, while soybeans hold gains on strong export demand. Cattle are rallying in sympathy with the stock market.

Darren Frye, Water Street Advisory, says the Fed cutting interest rates by 50 basis points could be huge for agricultural markets.

In short, Judge Sarah Pitlyk said the plaintiffs failed to make a case the ag input companies violated U.S. antitrust law.

That’s a major topic frustrating U.S. corn and ethanol producers, with Brazil maintaining protective tariffs while the U.S. allows tariff-free access for Brazilian ethanol.

The tariff rate on U.S. soybeans is as high as 56.5%, including goods and services tax (GST) and value added tax (VAT). This high tariff structure acts as a significant trade barrier for U.S. soybean exports to India.