This week’s bullish WASDE report surprised farmers and shook markets.
They have now stabilized, but corn growers are still worried about the impact of such a large crop at harvest.
The acting Chief of USDA’s NASS crops branch says that these are the highest numbers in a decade.
According to Anthony Prillaman, “Now looking at the planted and harvested corn numbers graphically across the past ten years, you can see that this year’s planted total is the highest across this time series, and in fact, this is the second-highest planted area on record since 1936, only behind the amount planted in 2012. You can see how this year’s forecasted yield of 188.8 bushels compares to the previous years in trend. Now, as you can see, this is the third consecutive year of higher yields, and this year’s forecasted yield is above trend.”
Leading the way in production are the I states: Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, and Iowa. High yields are also expected in Minnesota, Missouri, and South Carolina.
Freight volatility increasingly determines export margins, making logistics costs as important as price in marketing decisions.
January 14, 2026 06:00 AM
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USDA flash corn sales, Cattle on Feed and Inventory reports, and beef packer antitrust concerns dominate January agricultural market news.
January 13, 2026 01:53 PM
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Larger grain stocks increase supply pressure, but strong fall disappearance — especially for corn and sorghum — suggests demand remains an important offset.
January 13, 2026 01:02 PM
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Record corn and sorghum crops boost feed grain supplies, while reduced soybean and cotton production tighten outlooks for oilseeds and fiber markets.
January 13, 2026 12:53 PM
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Lewis Williamson with HTS Commodities joined us to provide analysis on the January WASDE report and expectations for grain markets going forward.
January 13, 2026 12:34 PM
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Market reaction was bearish for corn and soybeans, with analysts noting that abundant supplies amid tepid demand could keep price pressure on agricultural commodities.
January 12, 2026 03:51 PM
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