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A new analysis shows a 6.5% drop in farm employment this spring and summer. Experts warn that if deportations continue at this pace, the broader economy will face rising food costs, business closures, and job losses.
Net corn sales for 2025-26 during the week ended Aug. 14 exceeded expectations by 860,000 MT. New crop soybean sales were also stronger than expected.
Harvest continues to progress mostly well, pushing prices down
Crop weather expected to remain non-threatening
Western Iowa has a great crop...with great risks. Soybean pod counts were also impressive. Both have disease pressure, which could affect how the crop finishes.
The Iowa corn crop is plagued with disease, but has seemed to manage it well thus far. Soybean pod counts were strong.
Observations from the field on day 3 of the 2025 Crop Tour.
We sampled a disease-ridden corn crop, while soybeans proved impressive.
Illinois made for a mixed bag of results, with a lower-than-expected corn yield while soybean pod counts were a record. Preliminary Iowa data is indicative of a big crop, though disease pressure could limit potential into the homestretch.
Scouts took samples from Iowa districts 1, 4 and 7. Iowa’s full results will be posted at the end of Day 4.
Scouts measured average corn yield potential of 199.57 bu. per acre. Pod counts in a 3' x 3' square averaged 1,479.22.
Preliminary results from Tour leaders and Consultants on the eastern and western legs.
Soybeans saw the largest swing in basis among major grains
Economist Dan Basse predicts a bullish outlook for the beef industry, with projected 2025 revenue of $113 billion — compared with $57 billion for corn.
In a letter and white paper sent to the White House yesterday, the American Soybean Association (ASA) detailed the financial risks of losing long-term access to China.
Grains mixed overnight as Crop Tour limits buying interest
We saw a very healthy corn crop overall along our route across the western leg. Soybeans will require rains for a strong finish.