The U.S. Grains and Bioproducts Council has released its annual year-end corn quality report—its 15th consecutive edition—and the 2025 results show one of the best U.S. corn crops ever produced. According to the report, “U.S. corn producers delivering one of the highest quality crops on record.”
The 2025 harvest not only achieved historic volume, but also showcased exceptional grain quality. The Council noted, “Not only did it show a record corn crop, 16.7 billion bushels, 2025 marked the lowest rate of broken kernels and the lowest rate of foreign materials reported by elevators and exporters.” This year’s crop demonstrates continued improvement in production practices, genetics, and handling systems across the industry.
Quality grading results were equally impressive. As the report states, “87% of all samples met or exceeded the grade factor requirements to be graded number one yellow corn.” This marks one of the highest ratings in the history of the Council’s analysis and reinforces the United States’ position as a global leader in reliable, high-quality grain supply.
The report extended recognition to the many sectors that contributed to the outstanding crop. “Our congratulations to seed companies, equipment companies, fertilizer, chemical companies, and of course, U.S. corn producers working together to produce the best corn in the world.”
AgriLiquid, a proud industry partner, added its own acknowledgement: “AgriLiquid, pleased to be part of record crops coming in and record quality, great products like ProGerminator, Sure-K, and Micro 500. Learn more at agriliquid.com.”
In a related update, Dale Sandlin shared a development affecting soybean trade. “In a story from the National Association of Farm Broadcasters, Treasury Secretary Scott Besson extended an earlier deadline for Beijing’s purchases of American soybeans from December to February. Besson said China is on pace to meet its pledge to buy 12 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans by the end of February.”
The strong 2025 corn crop and continued soybean export movement highlight a positive outlook for U.S. grain markets heading into the 2026 season. As the report concluded, “Thanks, Dale. And wishing you a profitable day.”
Audio Reporting by Mark Oppold and Dale Sandlin for Southeast AgNet.