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Planting intentions: Less corn, more soybeans

U.S. farmers intend to plant 95.3 million acres of corn in 2026, down 3% from last year, and 84.7 million acres of soybeans, ...
The Iran war has upended the planting intentions of U.S. farmers, resulting in fewer acres of corn and the lowest quantity of ...
Fresh off last year’s record crop, U.S. corn farmers are back in their fields planting the 2026 edition, but with a very ...
Like the start of a big NASCAR race or the beginning of a Championship game, farmers in portions of the Upper Midwest began full-scale field work during the week of April 13-19. Farm operators in many ...
At first glance, tensions in the Middle East might seem far removed from the planting decisions farmers across the Midwest are making right now. But in today’s interconnected global markets, ...
Todd Gibson has grown continuous soybeans for over two decades. This year, he plans to reduce his corn acres and plant even more beans. As input prices and markets fluctuate, many U.S. farmers are ...
Growing corn in your garden isn’t difficult with warm weather, lots of sun, and plenty of space. Sweet corn (Zea mays) is a fast grower, developing tall stalks with bright green leaves. One corn plant ...
In Monday’s USDA Crop Progress Report, Indiana corn planting is 30% complete and 10% has emerged. Both of those numbers are ...
Corn planting comes with high costs from seed, fuel, equipment, and timing. A look at the real expenses farmers face during ...