
U.S. farmers are bringing in a plentiful 2026 harvest, but rising production costs and inadequate crop prices are squeezing profits, particularly for Midwest corn and soybean growers. The article also notes a USDA forecast for grocery prices to rise 1% next year, the smallest annual increase since 2019.
Ample harvests add to grain supply, while weak crop prices pressure farm revenue; higher input costs further strain producers. This points to bearish pressure on corn and soybeans, though the story reports no new supply shock.
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