More Details from USDA on Data Modernization, Farmer Sentiment Up

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The USDA has launched a data modernization plan to enhance digital experiences with farmers.

The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose to 135 in August, driven by optimism about the future, with a 13-point increase in future expectations.

Sneaky Sileage Boosts USDA Corn Data Figures

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The USDA's latest data shows an unexpected rise in US corn production, attributed to an increase in harvested acreage rather than higher yields. North Dakota State University economist Frayne Olson explains that strong growing conditions in 2025 led to a surplus of corn silage, forcing more acres to be harvested for grain.

Lowest Planted Wheat Forecast in Six Years

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The USDA's first winter wheat plantings forecast for 2026 indicates a slight decrease to nearly 33 million acres, down 0.5% from 2025, marking the lowest planted area since 2020.

Recent USDA Corn Numbers Surprise the Markets

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USDA's March Prospective Plantings report has corn numbers higher than expected.