TOP AG NEWS
U.S. Corn in Good To Excellent Condition Remains Ahead of 2024 Reports
The USDA Crop Progress Report released on July 28 showed minor week-over-week changes in the condition of corn, soybeans, and spring wheat.
July Sees Smallest U.S. Cattle Herd Since 1973
As of July 1, there were roughly 94.2 million cattle and calves in the United States.
The USDA Rolls Out Plans to Reorganize and Downsize
The USDA unveiled its comprehensive reorganization plan to improve efficiency, accountability and service while reducing bureaucracy and operational costs.
Reconciliation Legislation Provides Better Access to Producers for Farm Safety Net and Crop Insurance Programs
The recently passed reconciliation bill offers welcome updates to U.S. farmers and ranchers while the long-overdue farm bill remains stalled in Congress.
Tight Tassel Wrap Reported in Corn Belt
The latest USDA Crop Progress report rated 74% of the corn crop in good to excellent condition.
Dairy Exports Reach $8.2 Billion While Maintaining a Positive Trade Balance
In the face of growing U.S. agricultural trade deficits, the dairy segment continues to post a net trade surplus.
Nebraska Land Values Decrease 2% While the Rest of the Country Remains Fairly Stable
Despite uncertainty surrounding the ag market, U.S. farmland values have remained “remarkably stable” through mid-2025.
Tar Spot Spreads in the Corn Belt
Higher-than-normal rainfall in the corn belt is increasing disease risk as the corn crop enters the reproductive stage.
Soybean Conditions Improve with 70% Rated Good to Excellent
The latest USDA Crop Progress report shared that soybean conditions improved for the first time in several weeks.
WASDE Report Projects Record Corn Yields and Export Demand
The USDA's July World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report predicts record-high corn per acre yields and total production.