Group 1 - Soybean prices showed slight recovery after earlier declines, with March contracts down 26 ¾ cents for the week, while the national average cash bean price increased by 6 ¼ cents to $9.70 [1] - Soymeal futures decreased by $2.30 to $4.10 per ton, with March down $11.40, whereas Soy Oil futures rose by 61 to 80 points, settling with an 8 point gain for the week [1] - Export sales data for the week ending December 25 is anticipated to show soybean bookings between 0.7-1.8 million metric tons (MMT) for 2025/26 and 0-150,000 MT for 2026/27, with meal sales projected between 150,000-500,000 MT [2] Group 2 - November crush data indicated a total of 220.48 million bushels (mbu) of soybeans crushed, which is a 6.7% decrease from the previous month but a 4.98% increase year-over-year [3] - The first quarter of 2025/26 saw soybean crush at 661.74 mbu, up 49.5 mbu compared to last year, with USDA projecting a full marketing year increase of 110 mbu year-over-year [3] - Soybean oil stocks as of November 30 were reported at 2.16 billion pounds, exceeding estimates and representing a 33.72% increase from the previous year [3] Group 3 - The USDA announced a payment of $30.88 per acre for the Farm Bridge Assistance program related to soybeans [4] - As of January 26, soybeans closed at $10.29 ½, down 1 cent, with nearby cash at $9.70, up 6 ¼ cents, and March 26 soybeans closing at $10.45 ¾, down 1 ¾ cents [4]

Market Overview - Cotton futures are experiencing losses ranging from 25 to 45 points on Friday [1] - Crude oil futures have decreased by 41 cents per barrel, now priced at $57.01 [1] - The US dollar index has increased by $0.058, reaching 98.105 [1] USDA Farm Bridge Assistance Program - The USDA has released payment details for the Farm Bridge Assistance program, with cotton payments set at $117.35 per acre [1] CFTC Commitment of Traders Report - The CFTC's updated Commitment of Traders report indicates that managed money has reduced their net short positions by 4,387 contracts, bringing the total to 50,446 contracts as of December 23 [2] Cotton Auction and Pricing - The Seam's online auction recorded sales of 17,479 bales on December 31, with an average price of 65.40 cents per pound [3] - The Cotlook A Index remained unchanged at 74.30 cents on Wednesday [3] - ICE certified cotton stocks were steady at 11,510 bales as of December 31 [3] - The Adjusted World Price for cotton has been updated to 50.76 cents per pound, reflecting an increase of 74 points from the previous week [3] - The LDP (Loan Deficiency Payment) rate is currently at 1.24 cents [3] Cotton Futures Prices - March 26 Cotton is priced at 63.82 cents, down 45 points [3] - May 26 Cotton is priced at 65.25 cents, down 35 points [3] - July 26 Cotton is priced at 66.57 cents, down 26 points [3]

Group 1 - Corn futures are experiencing losses of 2 to 4 cents as trading begins in 2026, indicating some market weakness [1] - The national average Cash Corn price has increased by 2 ¼ cents to $3.98 1/4 [1] - A private export sale of 132,000 MT of corn to South Korea was reported by USDA, with expectations for corn bookings between 0.7-1.5 MMT for the week of 12/25 [1] Group 2 - USDA announced payment details for the Farm Bridge Assistance program, with corn payments set at $44.36 per acre [2] - Managed money has shifted back to a net long position by 55,431 contracts, resulting in a net long of 2,759 contracts, primarily due to short covering [2] - Current prices for various corn futures are as follows: Mar 26 Corn at $4.37 1/2 (down 2 3/4 cents), Nearby Cash at $3.98 1/4 (up 2 1/4 cents), May 26 Corn at $4.45 (down 3 1/4 cents), and Jul 26 Corn at $4.51 1/4 (down 3 1/4 cents) [2]

Group 1 - Soybeans prices are experiencing a decline of 2 to 3 ½ cents, with January beans seeing 913 deliveries issued overnight [1] - The national average cash bean price has increased by 4 ¼ cents to $9.68, while soymeal futures are down by $2.90 to $3.10 per ton [1] - The USDA announced a payment of $30.88 per acre for soybeans under the Farm Bridge Assistance program [1] Group 2 - Export sales data for the week ending December 25 is expected to show soybean bookings between 0.7-1.8 million metric tons (MMT) for 2025/26, and 0-150,000 MT for 2026/27 [2] - Meal sales are projected to be between 150,000-500,000 MT, while bean oil sales are anticipated to be between 0-20,000 MT [2] - November crush data is expected to indicate 225.24 million bushels (mbu) of soybeans crushed during the month, with soybean oil stocks estimated at 1.906 billion pounds at the end of the month [2] Group 3 - CFTC data shows managed money at a net long of 110,403 contracts, a decrease of 37,375 contracts from the previous week [3] - January 26 soybeans are priced at $10.27 1/2, down 3 cents, while nearby cash is at $9.68, up 4 1/4 cents [3] - March 26 soybeans are at $10.44 3/4, down 2 3/4 cents, and May 26 soybeans are at $10.57 3/4, down 3 1/4 cents [3]