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USDA Reports Higher Peanut Acreage and Yields as Harvest Approaches The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released its latest data as the 2025 peanut harvest nears—and the numbers are looking strong for producers. “According to their reports, based on their FSA reports, they say acreage is up 7% higher than last year. …
Peanut Market Quiet as Farmers Await Harvest and Tariff Decisions The U.S. peanut market is currently in a holding pattern as growers across the peanut belt wait to assess what kind of crop is growing beneath the soil. Despite increased peanut acreage in 2025, both domestic and export markets are slow to move. “The peanut market is very quiet right …
Corn Crop Matures Early, Tip-Back and Smaller Kernels Raise Yield Concerns Favorable summer weather across much of the U.S. has led to faster-than-normal corn crop maturity in 2025. While early development can benefit harvest timing, analysts warn it may impact yield quality in subtle but significant ways. “Summer weather has allowed most of the nation’s corn crop to mature ahead …
Peanut Industry Gathers in Albany, Georgia for Joint Shellers and Buying Points Meeting This week, leaders from across the peanut industry will gather in Albany, Georgia, for a joint meeting of the American Peanut Shellers Association and the National Peanut Buying Points Association. “Over 200 people are expected to attend.” This pre-harvest gathering is a key event for the industry, …
USDA Reports 7.4% Increase in Peanut Acreage for 2025 Growing Season The USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) has released its final peanut acreage report for the 2025 growing season, based on grower reports submitted by July 15. The data shows a 7.4% increase in total U.S. peanut acres planted, with several key peanut-producing states reporting strong growth. “Alabama has got …
Pro Farmer Crop Tour Kicks Off Amid USDA Surprises; MAHA Report Brings Relief to Agriculture Well, I must start my report today wishing my wife Kathy a happy anniversary. It was a hot August day like this 52 years ago. “We said I do. A couple of Iowa farm kids, in fact, we had our reception on the Oppold farm. …
August WASDE Lowers U.S. Wheat Production Forecast, But Export Demand Remains Strong The August World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report brings mixed news for the wheat market. While domestic wheat production was revised downward, export demand is showing significant strength heading into the new marketing year. According to Mark Jekinowski, Chair of the World Agricultural Outlook Board, the …
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. …
U.S. Wheat Exports Forecast to Surge in 2025–2026, Led by Hard Red Winter Wheat The latest data from the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service Export Sales Database shows a significant boost in U.S. wheat exports for the 2025–2026 marketing year, offering a positive outlook for American wheat producers and exporters. “U.S. wheat exports for 2025–2026 are forecast to increase by 25 …
The USDA’s August World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report projects a record corn crop for the U.S., and the impact is being felt across the global balance sheet. Mark Jekanowski, Chair of the World Agricultural Outlook Board, shared insights on how the U.S. production surge is shifting the global outlook for corn. “In terms of the global balance …
