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USDA Crop Report Suspended, But Private Estimates Offer Insight on Corn and Soybeans Following the recent government shutdown, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the suspension of its monthly crop report, a key source of market-moving data for farmers, analysts, and traders alike. However, despite the lack of official data, Bottom Line analysts have compiled their own report using …
Soybean Trade Hopes Rise Despite No Ag Mention in Trump-Xi Call A recent phone call between President Trump and Chinese President Xi has reignited speculation in the grain markets — but notably, agriculture was left out of the discussion. “President Trump made no mention of agriculture during a phone call on trade with Chinese President Xi last month.” While wheat …
Harvesting Corn at Higher Moisture Can Preserve Yields, Say Iowa State Agronomists Conventional wisdom has long said that harvesting corn at 15% moisture is ideal—but Iowa State University agronomists say it may be time to rethink that standard. Their recent studies suggest that 20–22% moisture may actually be the sweet spot for corn harvest, offering both yield and cost advantages. …
Harvest 2025 Ahead of Average, But Dry Conditions Raise Fire Concerns Harvest 2025 continues to move ahead of the five-year average in several key states, fueled by another week of dry weather. While this helps speed up fieldwork, the lack of moisture is increasing fire danger across much of the country. Conditions in some areas are less severe than in …
Corn and Soybean Futures Eye Early August Lows as Harvest Pressures Markets As harvest ramps up across key growing regions, December corn and November soybean futures are showing signs of holding their early August lows—but that support may soon be tested. Analysts caution that the market could see renewed pressure as sellers work to push values lower in the coming …
USDA Updates 2025 Corn and Soybean Export Forecasts The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released updated forecasts for 2025 corn and soybean exports, offering insights into market trends and expected demand. World Agricultural Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski detailed the changes in the USDA’s latest crop report, showing a stronger outlook for corn but a more modest projection for …
As August comes to a close, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is drawing attention to the latest corn and soybean crop progress, emphasizing how late-summer weather has influenced maturity and condition ratings. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey offers critical insight into the state of the nation’s crops amid developing drought conditions. “Looking at the key production states, 18 of them, …
USDA Backs EPA’s Renewable Volume Obligations, Protects Biofuel Demand for Corn and Soybean Farmers The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is throwing its support behind the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) newly proposed Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS)—a move seen as critical for the future of biofuels and commodity demand for corn and soybean farmers. “We …
USDA Forecasts Record Corn Crop for 2025, Soybean and Cotton Production Down The USDA’s Agricultural Statistics Service has released its highly anticipated crop production forecast for the upcoming year, offering a mixed outlook across major U.S. commodities. The headline news: a record-breaking corn crop is on the horizon. “On corn, corn production for grain is forecast at 16.7 billion bushels. …
Big Crops Get Bigger: Grain Markets Under Pressure as Corn and Soybeans Reach Peak Conditions The 2025 growing season continues to show strong yields, with corn and soybean crop conditions leading the conversation across the grain trade. As the markets keep a close eye on weather, yields, and export demand, the prevailing theme is clear: big crops get bigger—and that’s …
