Recent USDA Corn Numbers Surprise the Markets

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

California Pistachio Record Crop and WASDE Report Relatively Unchanged

The Agribusiness Update
California pistachio growers are searching for potential emerging markets to handle expected record-shattering crops, and the March WASDE Report looks very similar to February’s numbers with the U.S. corn outlook unchanged.

and WASDE Report Relatively Unchanged

The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Peanut Commission is holding a referendum through April 8 so peanut producers can vote on reaffirming the commission, and the March WASDE Report looks very similar to February’s numbers with the U.S. corn outlook unchanged.

Dairy Heifer Sticker Shock and Sugar Exports Forecast Higher

The Agribusiness Update
Dairy farmers looking to buy young heifers to replace their older milking cows should get used to the sticker shock, and U.S. sugar exports for fiscal year 2024 are forecast to be the largest they’ve been in six years.

GDA Offer to Build Resilience and Sugar Exports Forecast Higher

The Agribusiness Update
GDA and USDA offer $7.1 million competitive grant funding to build resilience across supply chain, and U.S. sugar exports for fiscal year 2024 are forecast to be the largest they’ve been in six years.

Latest WASDE Report and US Pork Exports Value Record

The Agribusiness Update
The February World Agricultural Supply and Demand

Estimates shows the 2023-24 U.S. corn outlook calling for lower food, seed, and industrial use and larger ending stocks, and U.S. pork exports set a value record in 2023.

Chief Ag Negotiator Says Farm Trade Setting Records

California Ag Today
Chief Agricultural Negotiator Doug McKalip says the last couple years in U.S trade have gone well, but there’s room for improvement. Here’s him addressing the Winter Policy Conference of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture.

U.S. Pork Exports Remain Strong and Latest WASDE Report

The Agribusiness Update
U.S. pork exports posted another strong month in October, and the World Ag Supply and Demand Estimates from USDA show the 2023-2024 U.S. wheat outlook is for unchanged supplies and domestic use, higher exports, and reduced ending stocks.

Latest WASDE Report and American Farmland Trust Awards

The Agribusiness Update
The latest WASDE Report says U.S. corn production is forecast down 70 million to 173 bushels per acre, and American Farmland Trust recently awarded more than $1 million to 110 farmers through the Brighter Future Fund.

How Speaker of the House Removal Will Impact the Farm Bill

California Ag Today
Looking back on a tumultuous week that saw Kevin McCarthy removed from his position as Speaker of the House and representatives reconvening from a short recess, the upheaval on Capitol Hill adds to the delayed progress of the farm bill.

Hard Red Winter Wheat Exports Down and NASDA on USDA Authority

The Agribusiness Update
U.S. Hard Red Winter Wheat exports are forecast down 10 million bushels to the lowest since records began in 1973-74, and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture advocate to give the USDA more authority to be flexible in serving farmers and ranchers.

Hurricane Idalia Batters Georgia and NASDA on USDA Authority

The Agribusiness Update
Hurricane Idalia battered Georgia farms and rural communities after sweeping across Southeast Georgia, and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture advocate to give the USDA more authority to be flexible in serving farmers and ranchers.

India Tariffs on Almonds and Walnuts and Farmers Slam WOTUS Modifications

The Agribusiness Update
India's removal of retaliatory tariffs on some U.S. farm products made almonds and walnuts from California less competitive, and farm groups say they’re disappointed in a revised WOTUS rule.

and Walnuts and Farmers Slam WOTUS Modifications

The Agribusiness Update
Pecan growers to receive forecast survey, and farm groups say they’re disappointed in a revised WOTUS rule.

Cost of Production Expected to Grow and Latest WASDE Report

The Agribusiness Update
USDA’s first cost of production forecast for major field crops shows input costs are expected to remain elevated into the next growing season, and the latest Monthly World Ag Supply and Demand report is out.

WASDE Wheat Questions

Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The recent World Ag Supply and Demand Estimates contained some surprising numbers, especially in wheat.

Ag Leaders Look Forward to Helping EPA Rewrite WOTUS

California Ag Today
On the heels of a Supreme Court decision against the EPA’s WOTUS Act, industry leaders say although this is cause for celebration, there is still work to be done.

National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Not Happy with WOTUS Decision

Line on Agriculture
National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Chief Executive Officer, Ted McKinney,

WASDE Report Steady and China World's Largest Wheat Importer

The Agribusiness Update
USDA's lasted WASDE report shows few changes to the outlook for corn, soybeans, and wheat, and China is now the biggest wheat importer in the world.

WASDE Report Steady and China World's Largest Wheat Importer

The Agribusiness Update
USDA's lasted WASDE report shows few changes to the outlook for corn, soybeans, and wheat, and China is now the biggest wheat importer in the world.