TOP AG NEWS
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.
The USDA Opens Supplemental Disaster Relief Program for Applications
The USDA has opened the $16 billion Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP) to assist crop farmers who suffered losses due to natural disasters in 2023 and 2024.
Corn Reaches Season-High Condition with 74% Rated Good to Excellent
The USDA Crop Progress report revealed that a season-high 74% of the corn crop was in good to excellent shape as of July 6.
Consider 2025 Crop Insurance Deferral Strategies
Farmers may be eligible to defer recognition of crop insurance payments received in 2025 to the following tax year, depending on specific IRS criteria.
Farm Groups React to Signing of Reconciliation Bill
On July 4th, President Donald Trump signed the reconciliation bill into law.
Ag Export Concerns Weaken Farmer Sentiment
The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer reported that farmer sentiment declined in June following two months of improvement.
Corn and Soybean Planted Acres Slightly Lower Than Expectations
The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service 2025 Acreage report showed minimal changes from the March Prospective Plantings report.
Budget Reconciliation Package Passes Senate and Heads Back to the House
The Senate passed the budget reconciliation package by a vote of 51 to 50, with Vice President JD Vance breaking the tie.