FarmPolicy

This map gives you a rough sense of all the ways U.S. land is used. Much of U.S. land serves specific purposes, such as the 2 million acres devoted to golf courses or the 3 million acres for airports.bloom.bg/37XnVYh

#Agriculture is changing. Here's how #technology is creating new jobs. High-tech opportunities in agriculture brings a new crop of professionals. usatoday.com/story/studiog/…

The #war with #Iran is driving #fertilizer and fuel #costs higher for Iowa and other U.S. farmers, who already are struggling with a fourth year of expected losses. desmoinesregister.com/story/money/ag…

Allendale's 25th annual nationwide acreage survey shows that farmers intend to plant 5.1 million acres less #corn in 2026, at 93.7 million acres. #Soybean acres are projected to be up 4.44 million from 2025 at nearly 85.7 million acres. agweb.com/markets/allend…

An energy crisis spells opportunity. For Pivot Bio, a company that sells #plant-nourishing #microbes, the war in Iran has created an opening. wsj.com/business/energ…

Shrinking #cattle supplies in top #beef exporter #Brazil and rising shipping costs because of the war in Iran are set to add pressure to meatpackers’ profit margins, according to one of South America’s largest producers. bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

#Gas #prices are surging. Farm groups say American #ethanol could help ease the pain. wpr.org/news/gas-price….

Leading European nations and Japan issued a joint statement on Thursday saying they were ready to join appropriate efforts to ensure safe passage through the ​#StraitofHormuz and would take steps to stabilize energy markets. reuters.com/world/asia-pac…

Farm organizations appealed Thursday to the Trump administration to propose a new round of #assistance for #ag producers as part of a defense supplemental request for #funding the war with Iran. agri-pulse.com/articles/24396…

2/2 #Mexico's #rice #imports in MY 2025/2026 are estimated to decrease 5% to 850,000 MT. The #UnitedStates is one of Mexico's largest suppliers of rice. From the @USDAForeignAg: tinyurl.com/3svahy2x

1/ #Rice production in #Mexico for MY 2026/2027 (October–September) is forecast to rise 4% to 285,000 MT, equivalent to 196,000 MT of milled rice. From the @USDAForeignAg: tinyurl.com/3svahy2x

2/2 #Wheat #imports for MY 2025/2026 are estimated to rise 3% to 5.8 MMT as a result of lower production due to drought conditions. The #UnitedStates is Mexico’s largest wheat supplier. From the @USDAForeignAg: tinyurl.com/3svahy2x

1/ #Mexico's #wheat #production in MY 2026/2027 (July – June) is forecast to increase by 20% to 2.1 MMT, supported by a gradual recovery from drought and higher water availability. From the @USDAForeignAg: tinyurl.com/3svahy2x

2/2 #Mexico is the fifth-largest animal feed producer in the world. The National Feed Industry Association, also called CONAFAB, reports compound feed production grew by 2% to 41.8 MMT in 2025. From the @USDAForeignAg: tinyurl.com/3svahy2x

1/ Total #corn #consumption in #Mexico in MY 2026/2027 is forecast to rise 2% to 52.5 MMT, supported by growing demand for yellow corn from the animal feed and livestock sectors. From the @USDAForeignAg: tinyurl.com/3svahy2x

2/2 #Mexico's #corn #imports in MY 2025/2026 are estimated to rise 2% to 26.5 MMT, accounting for over 51% of total consumption. The #UnitedStates is expected to supply over 99% of corn imports. From the @USDAForeignAg: tinyurl.com/3svahy2x

1/ Elevated white #corn ending #stocks in #Mexico in MY 2025/2026 combined with anticipated record-high imports are expected to create an oversupply, putting downward pressure on prices. From the @USDAForeignAg: tinyurl.com/3svahy2x

Farm-level liquidity is constrained in #Mexico heading into MY 2026/2027. Non-performing #loans in the #agricultural sector surged 83% between January 2023 and September 2025. From the @USDAForeignAg: tinyurl.com/3svahy2x

2/2 Higher white #corn production in #Mexico in MY 2025/2026, alongside continued strong imports of U.S. yellow and white corn, has contributed to a domestic supply surplus that has driven farmgate prices below production costs. From the @USDAForeignAg: tinyurl.com/3svahy2x

1/ #Corn production in #Mexico in MY 2026/2027 (October to September) is forecast to decrease by 3% to 24.5 MMT from MY 2025/2026. From the @USDAForeignAg: tinyurl.com/3svahy2x

Iowa daily cash grain bids — March 18 — bit.ly/3ApvsPi #Iowa average price: - #Corn: $4.21 - #Soybeans: $10.78