Record Corn Planting by U.S. Farmers Amid Trade Worries
The USDA's 2025 planting report highlights a sharp rise in U.S. corn acreage, with 95.3 million acres planned, marking a 5% increase from the previous year. This shift is largely due to trade tensions and the relative stability of corn markets compared to soybeans. Despite corn's boost, soybean, wheat, and cotton plantings are projected to decrease.
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