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Most Rented U.S. Farmland Owned by Non-Farmers

Published March 13, 2026

More than 2 million landowners rented out 348 million acres of U.S. farmland in 2024, according to the latest USDA Tenure, Ownership and Transition of Agricultural Land survey. The report highlights the significant role rental agreements play in U.S. agriculture,…

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Corn, Soybean Conditions Dip Slightly Nationwide

Published August 12, 2025

Corn and soybean good-to-excellent condition ratings slipped slightly last week, according to the USDA’s weekly Crop Progress report. Corn silking reached 94 percent, just below the five-year average but ahead of last year. Corn in the dough stage stands at…

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USDA: Spring Crop Progress Ahead of Schedule

Published May 28, 2025

The latest USDA Crop Progress Report shows strong planting and emergence numbers across major U.S. crops as of May 25, with corn, soybeans, spring wheat, and oats all tracking ahead of the five-year average. USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey said this…

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North Dakota Crop Progress Shows Strong Gains Despite Limited Field Days

Published May 28, 2025

North Dakota farmers had 2.5 days suitable for fieldwork last week, with most topsoil and subsoil moisture rated adequate to surplus. Corn, soybeans, spring wheat, oats, canola, dry edible peas, barley, sunflowers, and potatoes are all progressing ahead of the…

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Minnesota Crop Progress Outpaces Average

Published May 28, 2025

Minnesota farmers had just 3.3 days suitable for fieldwork last week as widespread rain slowed progress, but planting remains well ahead of average. Corn is 97 percent planted, with 78 percent emerged, and 69 percent of the crop is rated…

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South Dakota Crop Progress Stays Ahead of Normal Pace

Published May 28, 2025

South Dakota farmers made planting strides last week despite having just over two days suitable for fieldwork. Corn is 92 percent planted and 70 percent emerged, well ahead of average. Soybean progress is also strong at 79 percent planted and…

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South Dakota Corn and Soybean Planting Ahead of Average

Published May 20, 2025

South Dakota farmers had 4.1 days suitable for fieldwork last week, according to USDA’s latest crop progress report. Corn planting reached 85 percent, well ahead of last year and the five-year average, with 50 percent of the crop now emerged.…

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North Dakota Planting Ahead of Schedule

Published May 20, 2025

North Dakota farmers had 3.6 days suitable for fieldwork last week, according to USDA. Planting progress is well ahead of average across several crops. Corn is 69 percent planted with 25 percent emerged. Soybeans are 46 percent planted and 7…

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Warm Weather Boosts Minnesota Planting Progress

Published May 20, 2025

Minnesota farmers had nearly five days suitable for fieldwork last week as warm weather and moderate rainfall helped speed up planting progress. According to USDA, corn planting reached 92 percent—more than a week ahead of average—and over half of the…

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Spring Planting Pushes Forward in North Dakota

Published May 13, 2025

According to the USDA, North Dakota farmers continued spring planting with 6.6 days suitable for fieldwork last week. Corn planting reached 41 percent, well ahead of average. Soybeans hit 26 percent, and spring wheat was 58 percent planted, with 20…

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