Big news: Corn acres are making a comeback! According to the USDA, U.S. farmers plan to plant 95.3 million acres of corn this year, up 5% from 2024 (Table 1).
In 2025, the area dedicated to corn for all purposes is estimated to reach an impressive 95.3 million acres, showing an increase of 5 percent, which is around 4.73 million acres more than last year. Compared to the previous year, we anticipate that the planted acreage will remain steady or grow in 40 out of the 48 states we’re considering!
In 2025, soybean growers are planning to plant about 83.5 million acres, a small decrease of 4% compared to last year. It looks like we might see reductions of 300,000 acres or more in states like Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota. On a brighter note, we’re expecting record-high soybean acreage in New York and Ohio!
