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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 …
Cattle Markets Climb While Grains Struggle in July Trading Live and Feeder Cattle Among Top Gainers as Month Closes As July trading draws to a close, live and feeder cattle are finishing the month strong, according to the latest commodity update from Southeast AgNet’s Bottom Line Report. With only two trading days remaining, both live cattle and feeder cattle are …
Grain Markets Digest Mixed Results in Latest Weekly Report In its latest Grain Export Sales Report covering the week ending July 17, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) delivered a mix of performances across major commodities—offering both encouraging signs and areas of concern for market analysts and agricultural traders. As reported by the National Association of Farm Broadcasters (NAFB), and …
USDA Export Data Shows Wheat and Soybean Gains, Corn Slips The latest export inspection report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reveals notable shifts in American grain movement to international markets. According to data highlighted by the National Association of Farm Broadcasters, wheat and soybean inspections for offshore delivery rose significantly over the past week, while corn shipments declined. …
U.S. Corn and Soybean Ratings Near Historic Highs Mid-July typically marks a turning point in crop conditions, often trending lower as the growing season advances. But 2025 is defying expectations. This year, the crops are not just holding steady—they’re thriving. The phrase “big crops get bigger” is echoing among veteran grain traders, and the data backs it up. Corn Ratings …
Corn Futures Hover Near Support Ahead of Harvest As the market approaches the end of the week, December corn futures are flirting with the $4.07 level. However, analysts point to $4.00 as a solid support point, with both domestic users and international importers prepared to purchase at any further price declines. The corn crop is now sufficiently close to harvest, …
USDA/NASS Releases 2025 Crop Acreage Estimates The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA/NASS) has released its latest estimates for the 2025 planted crop acreage. While farmers have until July 15 to report their final figures to the Farm Service Agency (FSA), current projections provide a clear picture of national planting trends. Peanuts Acreage Up 5.2% Peanut growers nationwide have expanded …
Mid-Year Review Shows Soybean Oil Leading Ag Markets With the first half of 2025 complete, market data reveals a clear leader in the agricultural commodities space: soybean oil, up an impressive 26% year-to-date. It’s the top agricultural performer among 48 tracked commodities, and second overall only to platinum, which has surged more than 50% so far this year. Trailing closely …
The USDA Planted Acreage report shows more corn and fewer soybeans, wheat, and cotton acres. Corn planted area is estimated at 95.2 million acres in 2025, up by five percent or 4.61 million acres from 2024. That’s the third-highest planted acres in the U.S. since 1944. The area harvested for grain is expected to be five percent higher than last …
