Agriculture News
Wheat exports are performing stronger than in recent years
The crop is drying down rapidly, given the weather conditions across much of the country. Agronomists are concerned farmers will combine fields too late and advise starting at 13% moisture or even higher.
The largest increase for USDA’s corn acreage estimate in 30 years
Corn, soybean and wheat inspections were up notably on the week, each surpassing analysts’ pre-report range of expectations.
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...
An unexpected increase to corn acres weighing on prices
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.
Update of Benchmark Farms Finds Gains in South
Semi-annual Survey Finds 1.2% Six-Month Decrease