There's evidence the supply-side of the 2024/25 balance sheets for corn and soybeans is still a moving target, which means more market volatility is a possibility in the next six weeks. On the demand side, questions remain as well.

As an Illinois farm kid, Loeffler was involved in 4-H and showed cattle at county fairs. While her legislative record on agriculture might not be extensive, her involvement in key initiatives and support for agricultural research further demonstrates her engagement with the industry.

A trifecta of high input prices, high interest rates, and depressed crop prices have Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith and Sen. John Boozman bringing focus to the economic stress for farmers.