As we roll the calendar to 2025, the agricultural economy faces a range of challenges and opportunities. With commodity prices still low, producers are looking for ways to reduce input costs, while high borrowing rates are influencing important decisions on the farm. Global demand for U.S. commodities and rising international competition will provide insights on market trends for the remainder of the marketing year. Domestically, attention is turning to spring planting season volatility, potential weather impacts, and capitalizing on sales opportunities. In addition, factors such as global conflicts, the incoming U.S. administration, potential tariffs, and uncertainty over U.S. biofuels policy could all have significant effects on the farm.