A preview of new long term projections from the USDA paint a mixed picture for ag over the next decade.
The USDA sees planted acreage for both corn and soybeans in 2018 at 91 million acres, with slightly smaller crop sizes next year. Corn acreage could gradually decline, but yields are expected to climb to more than 190 bushels per acre, while soybean acres may stay above 91 million through the 2027/28 marketing year, also with higher average yields.
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