Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Corn”
USDA Forecasts Record-High Corn Yield and Production in September 2025 Report As the 2025 U.S. corn harvest approaches, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released its highly anticipated September Corn Production Report. The update includes key revisions based on FSA-certified acreage and offers a clearer picture of what’s ahead for corn producers this fall. Anthony Perleman with USDA’s National …
The 2025 U.S. corn harvest is officially underway in parts of the country, with early activity concentrated in the southern states. According to USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey, harvest progress is slightly ahead of the five-year average, but crop conditions are starting to show signs of stress due to continued dry weather. “Four percent of U.S. acreage harvested by September 7th, …
A Young Innovator in Iowa In 1904, a 16-year-old high school student in Iowa began experimenting with corn in the hopes of boosting crop yields. That student, Henry A. Wallace, was already demonstrating the vision and curiosity that would later shape American agriculture. Even while pursuing his education at Iowa State University, Wallace continued to study and refine his methods …
NCGA Warns of Economic Crisis as Corn Prices Plummet, Input Costs Stay High The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) is once again raising serious concerns about the mounting economic crisis facing rural America, as corn prices continue to decline while input costs remain at near-record highs. According to NCGA, the financial pressure on corn farmers is becoming unsustainable, particularly as …
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, …
December Corn Tests Resistance as Cattle Markets Hit All-Time Highs The grain and livestock markets are showing diverging trends as December corn flirts with technical resistance, while October live cattle and feeder cattle post record highs. “December corn stalled just short of that 50-day moving average. We do still see that pre-harvest low near 390 holding through the harvest.” As …
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 …
Corn Prices Fall 50% Since 2022 While Production Costs Stay High, Says NCGA Corn farmers are facing serious financial strain as corn prices have dropped dramatically since their 2022 peak, while production costs have barely budged. The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) has issued a new report highlighting the widening gap between revenues and costs in 2025, raising concerns about …
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 …
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. …
