S&P Global is the first private firm to issue an acreage planted forecast following USDA’s prediction for the upcoming campaign, but it will not be the last. The annual exercise is riskier this far out from when planting actually occurs because markets can change and farmers have certain flexibilities. Nonetheless, these early forecasts present some notable analyses:
Soybean acres will increase versus 2022, and corn acres decline, but not enough for corn to overtake soybeans. It will be the largest number of acres planted to soybeans since 2018. Acres planted to wheat will be the largest since 2016. Total acres planted to the big three, wheat, corn and soybeans, will be the largest since 2013. If yields are opti...
What You Need to Know Today: Commodities were mostly lower across the board today after yesterday’s Federal Reserve meeting hinted at a potential interest rate hike later in 2026. The dollar index reached its highest level in over a year, and a strong dollar makes U.S. agricultural expor...
The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) enters its mandated six-year review on 1 July. The original intent of the review is outlined in Article 34.7, which obligates members to: Provide recommendations and decide on appropriate actions. Extend the USMCA for another 16 years and meet aga...
