Before You Lock It In: 2026 Soybean Risks
Before You Lock It In 2026 Soybean Risks Today’s post is directed at farmers, producers, and others working across the agriculture industry. It is not intended as a directive, but as a measured warning and a possible course correction worth considering. Our agricultural system continues to incentivize the expansion of major crops like corn and soybeans , and with that expansion we have repeatedly seen market volatility , increased dependence on subsidies , and, at times, the need for government bailouts . If we remain locked into this cycle, American agriculture may face another meaningful challenge in 2026 and the years that follow. China has signaled an intention to significantly reduce its swine herd . According to PigProgress.net , this includes a targeted reduction of approximately one million sows . For context, that figure represents roughly 17% of the total sow inventory in the United States. A contraction of that magnitude directly affects China’s demand for imported feeds...
