Farmers plan to plant less corn and more soybeans in 2026 compared to last year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture reported in its March 31 Prospective Plantings report.
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The USDA Prospective Plantings report forecasts 95.3 million acres for corn, a 3% drop from 2025, and 84.7 million acres for soybeans, a 4% increase from 2025.
IFT file photoFarmers plan to plant less corn and more soybeans in 2026 compared to last year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture reported in its March 31 Prospective Plantings report.
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