Joe's Premium Subscription: www.standardgrain.comGrain Markets and Other Stuff Links —Apple PodcastsSpotifyTikTokYouTubeFutures and options trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone.🌾 Wheat Leads the RallyWheat futures surged on weather concerns across the Plains—winter damage risk + hot/dry forecasts gave bulls a reason to step in.🌽 Corn & Beans Follow + Funds ActiveCorn and soybeans moved higher alongside crude oil 📈Funds were aggressive buyers again—corn and beans both sitting with big net long positions.📊 Acreage Debate Heating UpPrivate estimates are creeping higher on corn acres, but fertilizer costs could throw a wrench into everything.March 31 numbers? Probably noisy. June will matter more.🚢 Jones Act WaivedThe administration temporarily lifted shipping restrictions to ease fertilizer and fuel logistics—but it may be too late to impact spring costs.🌍 China Trip DelayedTrump’s China visit pushed back amid geopolitical tensions—trade talks (and ag demand expectations) remain in limbo.⛽ Ethanol SlipsProduction dipped, stocks rose, and margins are hovering around breakeven across the Corn Belt.💵 Fed Holds Rates SteadyNo rate change. Markets slid after the announcement as uncertainty tied to global conflict remains high.