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The largest increase for USDA’s corn acreage estimate in 30 years
The latest Crop Production report, released Friday, shows mixed results for major crops compared to 2024.
Corn, soybean and wheat inspections were up notably on the week, each surpassing analysts’ pre-report range of expectations.
The team takes a look at Friday’s USDA Crop Production and WASDE reports
Corn futures are under light pressure with wheat futures slightly higher to unchanged and soybeans up a few cents. Livestock futures are moderately higher to start the week...
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“Sell the rumor, buy the fact” following Friday’s USDA report
An unexpected increase to corn acres weighing on prices
Yesterday, USDA announced eligible livestock producers will receive disaster recovery assistance through the Emergency Livestock Relief Program for 2023 and 2024 Flood and Wildfire to help offset increased supplemental feed costs.
While USDA lowered both the national corn and soybean yields from August, both were above the average analyst estimate, along with 2025-26 ending stocks.
Trade has remained relatively quiet ahead of this morning’s production and supply & demand reports from USDA.
Are big U.S. corn, soybean crops already factored into prices?
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