USDA's $8 billion Harvest Fuel Relief Program is expected to provide payments to crop producers, but questions remain about specialty crops, livestock, forestry and additional farm assistance.
The October prices for corn and soybean contracts both averaged higher than the spring price discovery period. Price protection in crop insurance policies will use the harvest price guarantees of $4.75 a bushel for corn and $12.63 for soybeans.
A weaker Brazilian real could make Brazilian soybeans more competitive, but high interest rates, debt and imported fertilizer costs present challenges for producers.
USDA's $8 billion Harvest Fuel Relief Program is expected to provide
payments to crop producers, but questions remain about specialty crops,
livestock, forestry and additional farm assistance.
BLivestock, Forestry Seek Fuel Aid Voice
The October prices for corn and soybean contracts both averaged higher
than the spring price discovery period. Price protection in crop insurance
policies will use the harvest price guarantees of $4.75 a bushel for corn and
$12.63 for soybeans.
FHarvest Prices for 2026 Crop Insurance
Though fieldwork has been progressing rather smoothly lately, some showers
this weekend will be followed by a big storm system that should provide
widespread precipitation and cause some headaches for those with fieldwork yet
to complete.
BAg Weather Forum
A weaker Brazilian real could make Brazilian soybeans more competitive,
but high interest rates, debt and imported fertilizer costs present challenges
for producers.
BWhat Lula's Win Means for Agriculture
New World screwworm cases increased near the southern U.S. border,
reaching 71 total with 18 active, as USDA urged vigilance while phased trade
reopenings continue.
BScrewworm Cases Reach 71 Across US
