Mid-morning Ag News, July 1, 2026: Farmers plant fewer corn acres in 2026

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service estimated 95.3 million acres of corn planted in the U.S. for 2026, down 3% from last year, according to the Acreage report. Soybean area planted is estimated at 85.4 million acres, up 5% from last year. Source: USDA's NASSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.