Southeast Cotton Production Forecast Down Sharply in USDA’s June 2025 Report

Dale Sandlin Cotton, Field Crops, USDA-NASS

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA NASS) has released the June 2025 cotton production report, offering key insights into planting, harvesting, and yield forecasts across the Southeast. The data shows a significant decline in planted acreage and total production compared to 2024. Becky Sommer with USDA NASS explains the latest figures and what they mean for …

peanut crop

USDA Reports 92% of U.S. Peanut Crop Now Pegging: Georgia Leads with 96%

Dan Peanuts, USDA-NASS

According to the latest report from the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the 2025 U.S. peanut crop is estimated at 92% pegging, just slightly above the five-year average of 90%. This milestone indicates that the national peanut crop is on track and progressing well as growers move through the heart of the growing …

U.S. egg production

U.S. Egg Production Sees Notable Decline, USDA Reports

Dan Economy, Eggs, Poultry, USDA-NASS

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released its latest update on egg production, revealing a significant year-over-year decline in output and layer numbers across the country. Southeast AgNet’s Dale Sandlin reports: Total Egg Production Down 6% According to the USDA report, total U.S. egg production fell to 8.59 billion eggs last month, marking a 6% decrease compared to the …

cotton production

USDA Raises Cotton Production Forecast for This Month

Dan Cotton, USDA, USDA-NASS

USDA Raises July Cotton Forecast for U.S. and China The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has adjusted its cotton production outlook upward in the July report, citing both domestic improvements and favorable conditions abroad. The update was shared by Mark Jekanowski, Chair of the USDA’s World Agricultural Outlook Board, in a report via Southeast AgNet. U.S. Cotton Output Grows by …

USDA/NASS

USDA/NASS: Corn, Peanut Acreage Up; Cotton, Soybeans Down

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

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 …

tariff

Tariffs, Weather, and Yield: What’s Driving Corn Futures This Month

Dan Agri-Business, Commodities, Corn, Crop Forecasts, Economy, Field Crops, USDA, USDA-NASS

Weather and Trade Take Priority Over Latest Crop Report In this month’s bottom-line analysis, Mark Oppold of Southeast AgNet reports that the latest USDA Crop Report is shaping up to be a non-factor for markets. Instead, the agricultural spotlight shifts to two dominant forces: short-term weather forecasts and ongoing tariff uncertainties. According to Oppold, “Corn pollination peaks next week in …

peanut acreage

U.S. Peanut Acreage Expands in 2025, Crop Conditions Strong

Dan Agri-Business, Peanuts, USDA-NASS

Nationwide Increase in Peanut Plantings The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA/NASS) has released its latest forecast for peanut acreage in 2025, showing a noticeable increase in planting activity across the country. While official farmer reports are expected by July 15, early estimates suggest that peanut producers have planted approximately 190 million acres nationwide—a 5% rise over …

Cotton acreage

USDA Releases 2025 Cotton Acreage Estimates

Dan Cotton, Crop Forecasts, USDA-NASS

The U.S. Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA/NASS) has released the 2025 cotton acreage estimates. Becky Sommer with USDA NASS explains. Growers planted 10.1 million acres in 2025, down 10 percent from last year. Upland area is estimated at 9.95 million acres, down 9 percent from 2024. Compared with last year, Upland planted area decreased in 15 of the 17 major cotton-producing …

corn

Corn Plantings Rise, Soybeans and Cotton Fall in 2025

Dan Agri-Business, Corn, Cotton, Crop Forecasts, Field Crops, Soybeans, USDA, USDA-NASS, Wheat

WASHINGTON, June 30, 2025 – The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released its annual Acreage Report today, showing key shifts in U.S. crop planting for 2025. Corn continues to dominate the landscape, while soybean and cotton acreage fell compared to last year. According to the report, U.S. farmers planted 95.2 million acres of corn in 2025, marking a 5% …

U.S. peanut

US Peanut Planting Progress – Southeast Planting Details

Dan Peanuts, USDA-NASS

From the National Ag Statistics Service (NASS), as of this week, the U.S. peanut crop is 81% planted with 69% last week, 80% last year, and 80% is the five-year average. Conditions of the peanut crop, they said, is 2% very poor, 5% poor, 28% fair, 59% good, and 6% excellent. From the peanut specialists in Georgia, overall, they said, …