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Lowest Planted Wheat Forecast in Six Years
Line on Agriculture
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.
Peach Growers Left in Limbo After Del Monte Bankruptcy
California Ag Today
A rejected set of long-term contracts has growers bracing for major losses and hoping the December 4 cannery auction brings relief.
Strawberry Demand Record and Screwworm Data from Mexico
The Agribusiness Update
Increased strawberry demand in the fall and winter has driven summer plantings, which have reached a record high of 11,503 acres this year, and Mexico recorded 5,086 cases of flesh-eating screwworm in animals as of August 17, a 53% jump over July.
Strawberry Demand Record and Screwworm Data from Mexico
The Agribusiness Update
Increased strawberry demand in the fall and winter has driven summer plantings, which have reached a record high of 11,503 acres this year, and Mexico recorded 5,086 cases of flesh-eating screwworm in animals as of August 17, a 53% jump over July.
California Strawberry Acreage Hits New Records for 2025
California Ag Today
Record-setting strawberry acres highlight rising demand and grower strategies to manage costs in California.
Heat Slows Tomatoes and FFA Membership Record
The Agribusiness Update
With searing heat impacting pollination for some plantings and harvest for others, California processing tomato growers say they’re anticipating average yields at best, and the National FFA has reached a record-breaking milestone of more than one million members, up 8.6% from last year.
Corn Used for Fuel Higher and Farm Credit System's Income Down
The Agribusiness Update
USDA data shows corn used to make ethanol and other fuels increased month-to-month in June but were down year-over-year, and the Farm Credit System’s combined net income decreased 1.4% to $1.78 billion for the three and six months ending on June 30.
Strawberry Demand Boosts Plantings and Rail Service Delays
The Agribusiness Update
Strong demand for strawberries has boosted plantings on California farms, and Growth Energy calls for action on rail delays.
Grain Plantings Mixed and Ocean Shipping Reform Act
The Agribusiness Update
NASS Planting estimates mixed, and Senate passes Ocean Shipping Reform Act in response to port congestion.
NCBA Blasts Biden and Food Production Solutions
The Agribusiness Update
The National Cattlemen's Beef Association and Public Lands Council blast Biden over designation of grazing lands, and FFAR suggests indoor solutions for climate change, resource and supply chain challenges.
U.S. Milk Production Up and Dicamba Damage to Soybeans
The Agribusiness Update
U.S. Milk production up in spite of low prices, and estimates out for dicamba damage to soybeans.
Cosmic Crisp Exceeds Expectations Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Cosmic Crisp plantings exceed 2018 expectations by over a million acres.
Cranberry Volume Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Cranberry Growers Call for reduction to compensate for over-supply that's resulted in price drop.
Blueberry Harvest Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Washington Blueberry Harvest is well underway and production is looking up.