RECORD SOYBEAN PLANTINGS ON THE CARDS, CORN AREA AT FIVE-YEAR LOW

摘要

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) in its Prospective Plantings report sees corn acres down on the year, while soybean seeding may reach a record level. Corn planted area for all purposes in 2015 is estimated at 89.2 mln acres (1 acre = 0.405 ha), down 2% from last year. If realized, this will be the third consecutive decline in a row and would be the lowest planted acreage since 2010.