As expected, there's to be an increase in corn plantings this spring, the United States Department of Agriculture estimated in its prospective planting report released on March 31. As well, the USDA reduced soybean and all wheat plantings.
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More corn to be seeded, USDA forecasts
U.S. grains: Corn futures rebound off multi-month lows, soybeans turn higher
Chicago Board of Trade corn futures on Friday slumped to the lowest price in more than three months on expectations of increased U.S. planting this year, before rebounding on a spate of fundamental trading and bargain-buying, market analysts said.
U.S. grains: Grain futures slump, soybeans rise, ahead of USDA planting report
Chicago Board of Trade soybean futures turned higher on Thursday as the U.S. dollar weakened, while corn dipped to the lowest in more than three weeks on expectations of increased planting by U.S. farmers this year.
Feed Grain Weekly: More barley acres possible despite less demand
Trade wars could make more room for cereals
Canada's trade wars with the United States and China could create an opportunity for more barley acres in Western Canada.
U.S. grains: Chicago corn falls on USDA planting expectations
Chicago corn futures dipped on Wednesday as traders anticipated a U.S. Department of Agriculture data release showing a significant uptick in corn acreage in 2025.
CBOT Weekly: USDA plantings, stocks reports out March 31
Corn should be the winner in both reports
March 31 will be a busy day in the commodities market with the United States Department of Agriculture scheduled to release two major reports. At 11 am CDT on that Monday, the USDA will issue its grain stocks as of March 1 report along with its prospective plantings estimates for this spring.
U.S. grains: Wheat futures drop on Black Sea agreements
Chicago wheat futures eased on Tuesday as the United States announced it had reached agreements with Russia and Ukraine to ensure safe navigation in the Black Sea.
U.S. grains: Chicago wheat futures plunge on Ukraine talks
Chicago wheat took a dive on Monday as traders monitored ongoing talks regarding the Russian war on Ukraine and with more favorable weather expected in some wheat-growing regions globally, according to analysts.
Modest corn production increases for Mexico, South Africa
Both countries face challenges to greater output
Corn production in Mexico and South Africa are expected to increase in 2025/26, according to the United States Department of Agriculture attachés in Mexico City and Pretoria.
U.S. grains: Chicago corn, soy futures fall on pre-weekend selloff
Chicago corn and soy eased and wheat traded nearly flat on Friday as traders' concerns about the U.S. economic outlook inspired a selloff ahead of the weekend, according to analysts.