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Farmers aren’t dealing with just one issue right now — they’re dealing with pressure from every direction at the same time.

In today’s Boots & Bushels, we break down a growing list of concerns hitting agriculture all at once. The USDA is facing backlash after denying reappointments to elected soybean board members, raising questions about control and representation in producer-funded programs. At the same time, the 2026 Farm Bill is still unresolved, leaving uncertainty around key support systems.

On top of that, global oil markets are shifting after OPEC+ announced a production increase following the UAE’s departure — but supply disruptions and conflict are still keeping energy costs elevated.

And while all of that is building, the weather is creating a stop-and-go planting pattern across major growing regions, limiting progress and increasing risk.

Meanwhile, markets are showing signs of strain:

* Grain prices struggled to hold gains
* Cattle futures are pulling back from highs
* Input costs remain elevated due to energy pressure

This is not just a daily update — this is a look at how stacked pressure is building across agriculture and what it could mean for producers moving forward.

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