U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Archives

USDA report on projections for global corn production and trade in 2025

The USDA’s April WASDE report projects global maize production at 1,215.1 million tonnes, up 0.9 million tonnes. EU output rose due to...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

USDA cancels Partnership for Climate-Smart Commodities program

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has canceled the USDA’s $3.1B Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities program, citing high administrative costs and limited farmer...

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Maize News in English

Acres of Corn Planted in Iowa Expected to Increase this Year

Iowa farmers plan to plant 13.5 million acres of corn in 2025, a 600,000-acre increase from last year, according to the USDA....

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

New US ag secretary Brooke Rollins schedules first Iowa visit on Monday

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins will visit Iowa on March 31, marking her first trip to the state since her February 13...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

LeGrand, Koch meet with top Japanese biofuel policymakers, transportation industry leaders

U.S. Grains Council leaders met with Japanese officials and industry representatives in January to discuss expanding U.S. ethanol exports. Japan aims for...

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Wheat News in English

North Dakota farm group expects durum to take acres from spring wheat, while Canadian intentions are difficult to read

The USDA projects 2025 U.S. wheat acreage at 47 million acres, a 2% increase, but CoBank forecasts a 6% drop in spring...

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Wheat News in English

China cuts back significantly on wheat imports

China’s wheat imports are set to drop 41% in 2024-25, reducing Canadian exports. Meanwhile, Russia’s lower export quota may create opportunities for...