The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) estimates Louisiana farmers will plant 1.05 million acres of soybean in 2025. This estimate is down 5% from 2024.
By March 30th, farmers had planted 6% of the Louisiana soybean crop which is 2% more than the 5-year average, according to the USDA-NASS.
Read MorePresident Donald Trump's new tariffs raise questions for farmers across Louisiana, many of whom are concerned about their livelihoods.
Trump's sweeping new tariffs announced Wednesday have left Louisiana farmers like Donald Schexnayder with some uncertainty on what comes next.
Read MoreAs conversations around seed oils grow, U.S. soybean farmers can feel confident that their investment in the edible oils market is backed by strong, peer-reviewed science. Research continues to reaffirm the health benefits of seed oils, particularly soybean oil, emphasizing its value in the food industry and strengthening consumer trust in U.S. Soy.
Read MoreLouisiana corn producers intend to plant 530,000 acres, up 13 percent from the 470,000 acres planted in 2024. Upland cotton acreage intentions are at 110,000 acres, down 29 percent from the 155,000 acres planted last year. All hay acres expected to be harvested in Louisiana are estimated at 380,000 acres, up 10,000 acres from 2024.
Read MoreProducers surveyed across the United States intend to plant 95.3 million acres of corn in 2025, up 5% from last year, according to the Prospective Plantings report released today by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS).
Planted acreage intentions for corn are up or unchanged in 40 of the 48 estimating states.
Read MoreSince 2015, Brazil’s soybean acreage has increased 42%, and production is up 57%. How does the U.S. stack up against this key South American competitor?
Read MoreSouth American countries, which together produce about 55% of the world's soybean supply, are on track to set a record in the 2024-25 crop season, despite localized drought challenges in some regions. Brazil's soybean production is expected to reach an all-time high, Argentina's production is projected to remain steady compared to last season
Read MoreThe latest trade dispute between the U.S. and the European Union is hitting close to home, as the EU moves forward with $28 billion in retaliatory tariffs in response to the Trump administration’s increase on steel and aluminum tariffs.
While international trade disputes may seem like a high-level game of economic chess, the reality is that Louisiana’s farmers, manufacturers, and exporters could be among the hardest hit.
Read MoreThe first vessel carrying about 30,000 metric tons of imported organic soybeans, wheat and other grain is expected to arrive at the Alabo Street Wharf in Holy Cross this summer.
It will take a full-time crew of 17 — six facility workers, seven dock workers and four security officers — to run the operation for Canada-based Sunrise Foods International.
Read MoreData from soybean trials conducted between the 2013 – 2020 seasons in the Northeast, Central, and Southwest regions of Louisiana were used to publish an article in Agronomy Journal called “Soybean planting dates and maturity groups: Maximizing yield potential and decreasing risk in Louisiana" (Moseley et al., 2024). The data in this article suggest there are planting windows in each region that 99 - 100% of the max yield potential can be achieved.
Read MoreSoil organic matter improves soil chemical properties, which includes the increase of nutrient status, cation exchange capacity (CEC), and anion exchange capacity. Soil organic matter is also known for the slow release of nutrients to the plants, protects nutrients in available forms to the plants, and reduces nutrient leaching.
Read MoreOne of the world’s biggest crop traders has halted loading of grain vessels at U.S. Gulf terminals as the region’s worst snowstorm in 130 years slams the region.
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. declared force majeure in southern Louisiana with vessels struggling to navigate the weather conditions, according to a person familiar with the matter. The company didn’t immediately provide comment.
Read MoreThe 2024/25 U.S. corn outlook calls for lower production, feed and residual use, exports, and ending stocks. Corn production has been revised downward by some 276 million bushels to an estimated 14.9 billion bushels, mainly due to a 3.8-bushel per acre cut in yield to 179.3 bushels which was partially offset by a 0.2-million acre increase in harvested area. Total corn use is down 75 million bushels to 15.1 billion.
Read MoreWhen Greg Tylka talks with Iowa soybean growers about soybean cyst nematode (SCN), he provides a sobering perspective.
His data indicates SCN is found in every county of the state, and 70% to 75% of Iowa fields harbor the pest.
Read MoreAs farmers begin making plans for the upcoming growing season, many are bracing for the likelihood of another year marked by tight margins.
“Production costs for 2025 are estimated to decrease for the second consecutive year, which is good news,” said LSU AgCenter economist Michael Deliberto.
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