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Expectations for a stronger year for U.S. corn

The chief revenue officer at an Ohio based cooperative is expecting a stronger year for the corn market in 2025. Kirk Roetgerman with Mercer Landmark says it all depends on Brazil’s second crop corn.  “What is going to be this yield of the secondary corn crop... Read More.

Corn, wheat pressured by USDA expectations

Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. The USDA is projecting lower planted area this year and improved demand next marketing year at the annual Ag Outlook Forum. Contracts were up early but wilted due to confirmation of new tariffs against key trading... Read More.

Expectations set for fewer U.S. cotton acres

An economist with the National Cotton Council says fewer cotton acres are expected across the United States this year. “A recent economic report shows U.S. growers intend to plant 9.6 million acres, which is 14.5 percent lower than last year. We’re seeing the effects... Read More.

Soybean seed might not meet expectations

A soybean researcher says last year’s growing conditions may have left this year’s growers with less-than-ideal seed.  Shawn Conley leads the research team for the Wisconsin Soybean Program.  He tells Brownfield in 2024, dry weather caused a lot of growers to harvest soybeans with... Read More.