Lower pod counts found on Crop Tour contrasted with USDA’s higher figures — here’s what the math says about the potential for a record soybean crop.
Harvest in the eastern Corn Belt is advancing well around rains, while efforts in areas of the western Corn Belt are rain-delayed.
Corn and wheat saw relative weakness overnight but did see an increase in buying going into the break.
More heavy rains possible in parts of Corn Belt
As USDA moves to restore confidence in its agricultural data, a closer look at livestock reports shows the agency has been getting animal inventories right — with cattle estimates missing by less than 150,000 head on average over five years.
