It has been a challenging time for farmers. First tariffs, and more recently, restrictions on ships in the Strait of Hormuz carrying fertilizer or the elements and compounds in it, have increased the cost of bringing crops to harvest.
LSU Ag Center’s Dr. Peters Egbedi said farmers have dealt with the increases in different ways. Some, anticipating price hikes, purchased extra fertilizer early.
Read MoreThis month’s 2026/27 U.S. corn outlook is for smaller supplies, greater exports, and reduced ending stocks. Corn beginning stocks are cut 125 million bushels to 2.0 billion, reflecting an increase in feed and residual use that is partly offset by a reduction in corn used for ethanol for 2025/26. Feed and residual use is raised 150 million bushels based on indicated disappearance in the June 30 Grain Stocks report.
Read MoreThe American Soybean Association and Corteva Agriscience are inviting applications for the 2027 Young Leaders Program. This program helps soybean farmers build leadership skills and connect with industry experts. It is designed for individuals who want to grow and take active roles in agriculture.
The program will be held in two phases. The first session is scheduled from November 30 to December 3 at Corteva’s Global Business Center in Johnston, Iowa. The second session will take place from March 1 to 4, 2027, in New Orleans, Louisiana, during the Commodity Classic Convention and Trade Show.
Read MoreUSDA’s much-anticipated Acreage Report was released on June 30th. Corn acreage stayed large, but lower-than-expected corn and wheat stocks gave traders enough demand support to trigger relief buying and short-covering after a sharp June selloff.
Grain markets treated the Acreage and Grain Stocks reports as less bearish than the headline corn acreage number first suggested. USDA pegged corn planted area at 95.343 million acres, above the average pre-report trade estimate near 94.99 million acres, with harvested area for grain forecast at 87.434 million acres.
Read MoreAfter spring planting is complete, agricultural producers in Louisiana should make an appointment with their local Farm Service Agency (FSA) parish office to complete crop acreage reports before the applicable deadline.
Read MoreThe American Soybean Association released a statement following today’s decision from the U.S. Supreme Court in Durnell v. Monsanto, a case addressing whether state failure-to-warn claims can override federal pesticide labeling decisions under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). The Court ruled that FIFRA and federal labeling requirements preempt state failure-to-warn claims.
Read MoreRecent heavy rainfall across Louisiana has resulted in flooding and saturated soil conditions in many soybean fields. The extent of damage from flooding depends on several interacting factors, including the soybean growth stage, duration of flooding, temperature, and overall environmental conditions.
Read MoreOne of the most common observations during the early growing season is uneven crop growth within the same field. While some areas emerge quickly and develop vigorous canopies, others appear delayed or less uniform. These differences can be frustrating for producers, especially when planting conditions seemed favorable and management practices were applied uniformly across the field.
Read MoreThe 2026/27 U.S. corn outlook remains virtually unchanged relative to last month. June’s WASDE report calls for fractionally higher beginning and ending stocks for 2026/27, reflective of mostly offsetting trade and domestic use changes for 2025/26 with adjustments to imports, corn used for ethanol, and exports based on data to date. The 2026/27 season-average farm price received by producers is unchanged at $4.40 per bushel.
Read MoreThe USDA reported on June 15 that Louisiana farmers have completed soybean planting, while 95% of U.S. soybean acreage was planted as of June 14 across the top producing states. The update matters because faster planting, stronger emergence and improving crop ratings could shape 2026 yield expectations, commodity prices, crop insurance decisions and farm income across the U.S. grain sector.
The 11th USDA Crop Progress report of the 2026 growing season showed generally solid momentum for row crops.
Read MoreAs of June 14, 95% of the soybean crop in the nation’s top 18 soybean-growing states was in the ground. That’s ahead of the five-year average of 93%.
Farmers in Louisiana are done planting soybeans.
Read MoreExport sales for U.S. corn and soybeans declined during the week ending May 28, while wheat demand remained strong, according to the latest USDA trade data. Corn sales totaled 883,300 metric tons, down 13 percent from the previous week.
Read MoreChina’s renewed demand for U.S. soybeans is providing optimism for American farmers as officials expect the country to follow through on a major purchasing commitment tied to the 2026 crop.
Read MoreAmerican Soybean Association Secretary Jordan Scott urged federal officials to quickly finalize guidance for the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit during testimony before the U.S. Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service.
Read MoreAs legislation to authorize year-round E15 now heads to the U.S. Senate for consideration, the National Corn Growers Association today released an analysis demonstrating a net positive benefit of year-round E15 for corn and soybean farmers.
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