US Farmers to Seed Less Corn and Wheat, More Soybeans for 2026/27
U.S. farmers are likely to reduce plantings of corn and wheat while expanding seedings of soybeans for the upcoming marketing year, according to data forecasts released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture on Friday.
The USDA forecast that farmers will seed 95.0 million acres of corn in the 2026/27 crop year, down from 98.7 million in 2025/26. For soybeans, acreage is projected to rise to 85.0 million acres, from 81.1 million.
The USDA projected U.S. all-wheat plantings for 2026/27...
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