The 2026 Kluis/Successful Farming Planting Intentions Survey shows U.S. producers plan to plant fewer corn acres in 2026 while shifting more ground to soybeans and reducing wheat acreage. The survey estimates corn plantings at 96.7 million acres, down from 98.8 million the previous year, as farmers continue adjusting plans ahead of March 31, when the USDA will release the Prospective Plantings report.

The shift reflects ongoing decision-making on input costs, crop returns and market conditions as the planting season approaches. Analysts note the survey was conducted later than typical USDA data collection, offering a more current snapshot of farmer intentions as they finalize acreage decisions.

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