Despite nearly 24 inches of snow, below-zero temperatures and raging winds that some people are affectionately calling “Death Storm #2,” livestock producers are finding ways to overcome the horrific conditions.

The U.S. soybean story remains quite friendly to start 2024 with historically small ending stocks and strong crush demand. However, unless Brazil's soybean crop is smaller than 145 mmt, it might be a struggle for soybean prices to rally over $13.50 in the coming year.

The corn and soybean markets will need to take their lead from changes in both global and domestic demand given that production shortfall stories have become stale.

The startups will be featured in a pitch event at Farm Journal’s Top Producer Summit Feb. 5-7 in Kansas City.