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The U.S. Department of Agriculture has released their March Cattle on Feed Report and livestock analyst Michael McConnell provides insights on the current cattle market. McConnell said, “According to the NASS cattle on feed report for the month of March, as of March 1st in feedlots with a capacity of over a thousand head, there was 11.55 million cattle in those feedlots, …
As acreage surveys begin arriving in farm mailboxes across rural America, there’s a lot of skepticism about USDA production numbers that still echo from last January. Lance Honing, chair of the agricultural statistics board, says the 2026 acreage survey collection period now ramping up. Farmer participation, he says, more important than ever, but he’s concerned fewer farmers may participate, especially if they’re frustrated. In June, …
USDA Releases January 2026 Cotton Production Report for the Southeast The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has released its January Cotton Production Report for 2026, offering an updated look at national and regional cotton output. The report reflects reduced production expectations compared to both the previous forecast and the 2024 crop year, with notable impacts across …
USDA Releases December 2025 Cotton Production Report for the Southeast The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has released its December 2025 cotton production report, offering an updated look at national and Southeast regional crop conditions. According to the latest forecast, all U.S. cotton production is projected at 14.3 million 480-pound bales, up one percent from the …
USDA NASS Releases November 2025 Cotton Production Forecast for the Southeast The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA/NASS) has released its November 1, 2025 Cotton Production Report, offering updated insight into production trends across the Southeast. The report highlights increases in national yield expectations but notable declines in cotton output for key southeastern states. USDA NASS statistician …
USDA Raises Broiler Production Forecast for 2025 While Prices Remain Strong The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released its September 2025 forecast for broiler production and prices, revealing higher output expectations and continued strength in the poultry market. World Agricultural Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski offered key insights into the updated outlook. “Broiler production has been increasing.We raised our …
USDA Releases Final 2025 Peanut Crop Estimates: Acreage, Yields, and Production on the Rise The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service has released its final crop estimates for the 2025 growing season, with numbers based on farmer reporting as of July 15. The latest data signals a strong year for peanut producers across the Southeast, although dry weather may still impact …
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 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced it will discontinue the Farm Labor Survey, a decision that may have significant implications for farm wage reporting and the future of agricultural labor programs like H-2A. According to a filing in the Federal Register, USDA is ending the long-standing survey due to “recent improvements to the Department of Labor’s Bureau of …
Peanut Crop Report: USDA Updates on Condition and Disease Pressure Across the Southeast Overview of USDA Peanut Crop Report The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) of the USDA has recently released an update on the current status of the peanut crop across the Southeast. As of the latest data, the condition of the peanut crop shows varying levels of health …
