USDA Forecasts U. S. Corn Production Up, Soybean, Cotton Production Down from 2022

Dan Agri-Business, Commodities, Corn, Cotton, Economy, Field Crops, Soybeans, USDA-NASS

(USDA-NASS/WASHINGTON, Sept. 12, 2023) — Corn production is up, while soybean and cotton production is down from 2022, according to the Crop Production report issued today by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). Corn production is up 10% from last year, forecast at 15.1 billion bushels; soybean growers are expected to decrease their production 3% from 2022, forecast at 4.15 …

Early Start to Corn, Soybean Harvest

Dan Commodities, Corn, Field Crops, Soybeans

In some states, we are seeing an early start to the corn and soybean harvests. Mark Oppold has more details as to why. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

Trade Estimates before USDA’s Crop Report

Dan Commodities, Corn, Economy, Field Crops, Irrigation, Soybeans, Trade, Water

Various trade estimates have come out ahead of Tuesday’s USDA Crop Report. Mark Oppold looks at what some are saying. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

Lower Crop Ratings Factored in Grain Trade

Dan Agri-Business, Commodities, Corn, Cotton, Economy, Exports/Imports, Field Crops, Soybeans

Lower ratings from USDA in their latest crop conditions report have already been factored in the grain trade. Mark Oppold looks at what we should expect. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

Tracking Extended Price Breaks

Dan Commodities, Corn, Economy, Field Crops, Pork, Soybeans, Wheat

The grain trade picks back up today after the holiday break. And Mark Oppold has a look at when we’ve seen extended price breaks. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

Grain Traders Questioning Crop Ratings

Dan Commodities, Corn, Economy, Field Crops, Soybeans

Some grain traders are questioning the latest crop condition reports. Mark Oppold has more details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

Pro Farmer Releases National Crop Yield Estimates

Dan Commodities, Corn, Economy, Field Crops, Soybeans

The Pro Farmer Crop Tour recently wrapped up its 2023 expedition after traveling through corn and soybean fields in multiple states. After predicting yield estimates for each state, Pro Farmer puts all the numbers together to come up with its national harvest predictions for corn and soybeans. Pro Farmer predicts a national corn yield of 14.96 billion bushels and an …

Vilsack Attending Farm Progress Show

Dan Agri-Business, Biofuels/Energy, Cattle, Commodities, Corn, Economy, Field Crops, Funding, Soybeans

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will be at the Farm Progress Show in Indiana today. Mark Oppold is there and has more details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025

Big Farm Show Being Held This Week

Dan Agri-Business, Commodities, Corn, Economy, Field Crops, Soybeans

The annual Sunbelt Ag Expo will be coming up in October in Moultrie, Georgia. But this week, another well known farm show is taking place. Mark Oppold is there and has this report. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future …

Corn Yield Estimate Discussed During Crop Tour

Dan Commodities, Corn, Economy, Field Crops, Soybeans

A major crop tour wraps up today, and some feel the 175 bushels per acre corn yield estimate may be correct. Mark Oppold has more details. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Critical Role To Extend ResearchNovember 7, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Funded Research Impactful for the Future of the Florida Cattle IndustryOctober 31, 2025