On the weekly Ag Commodity Corner+ Podcast by experts Farms.com Risk Management Chief Commodity Strategist Moe Agostino and Commodity Strategist Abhinesh Gopal the team discussed major market developments during the week of January 12 to 16, 2026.
The focus was on the January USDA crop report, shifting demand signals, and important trade headlines.
The January USDA report surprised markets with very bearish data, especially for corn.
U.S. corn harvested area reached its highest level since 1933, while yields were reported at a record 186.5 bushels per acre.