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A major winter storm is shaping up to move across the Plains and Midwest later this week, with heavy snow, strong winds, and dangerously cold temperatures that could stress livestock, disrupt grain movement, and delay deliveries across farm country. Today on Boots & Bushels, we break down what that storm could mean for producers, along with Tuesday’s market closes for corn, soybeans, wheat, cattle, hogs, and crude oil. Grains stayed under pressure from heavy supplies and South American production, while cattle held firm and hogs softened. We also dig into growing stress in the farm economy, export demand trends, South America’s crop outlook, and why USDA numbers are still hanging over the market. Plain-spoken ag news, market context, and real-world farm impacts. Keywords: winter storm, corn prices, soybean futures, wheat markets, cattle markets, lean hogs, crude oil, farm economy, USDA, ag news, commodity markets.

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Today on Boots and Bushels, we break down the latest futures settlements and take a deeper dive into what the newest USDA WASDE report really means for farmers and ranchers.

Corn prices continue to struggle under the weight of large supplies, soybeans find some short-term support, cotton remains under pressure, and rice quietly firms. We walk through today’s grain, livestock, and dairy markets and explain what’s driving price movement — without hype or speculation.

We also expand on the USDA’s latest WASDE report, explaining why higher production and rising ending stocks matter, how demand is shaping price direction, and what this report signals for margins, acreage decisions, and risk management heading into the next growing season.

If you rely on farm markets, USDA reports, and ag news to guide real-world decisions, this daily update keeps things clear, grounded, and practical.

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Corn futures took a hard hit today, dropping nearly 25 cents after a major surprise from the USDA — while livestock markets continue to hold strong.

In today’s Boots and Bushels market update, we break down:

• Why the USDA report shocked the corn market

• What changed in production and ending stocks

• Why prices reacted so aggressively

• Why livestock markets are showing strength despite cheaper feed

• What producers should be watching next

This episode explains what happened and why it matters, without hype or guesswork. Whether you raise corn, feed cattle, or manage risk across both, today’s report reshaped the market conversation in a hurry.

Boots and Bushels is your daily look at the markets that feed America — plainspoken, producer-focused, and built for real farm decisions.

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