CoBank predicts 4.2% increase in planted corn acreage for 2025

Published Feb 26, 2025

Tridge summary

CoBank's spring acreage outlook for 2025 anticipates a 4.2% increase in U.S. corn planted acreage to 94.55 million, up from 90.065 million in 2024, with a 5% rise in corn harvested for grain compared to last year. In contrast, sorghum planted acres are expected to decrease by 9.5% to 5.7 million, primarily due to a drop in export demand, especially from China. The rise in corn acreage and fall in sorghum acreage are attributed to corn's strong price performance relative to competing crops and the contributions of factors like tight global stocks, robust export pace, record ethanol production, and profitable feeding margins in the livestock and poultry sectors.

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CoBank is predicting U.S. corn planted acreage will reach 94.55 million this year, up 4.2% when compared to 2024. Sorghum planted acres are expected to fall 9.5%, according to the CoBank’s spring acreage outlook, released Feb. 20. If realized, the projected 94.55 million planted acres of corn will be up approximately 4.2% when compared to the 90.065 million acres planted last year, but down slightly from 94.64 million acres planted in 2023. Corn harvested for grain acreage is expected to be up 5% when compared to last year, with harvested acreage for silage projected to be down 8.2%. Within the report, CoBank notes that corn has maintained an impressive price run in recent months while competing crops have struggled to maintain the same price strength, suggesting a major shift in acreage. CoBank cites tight global stocks, an impressive export pace, record ethanol production, and profitable feeding margins in the livestock and poultry sectors as factors contributing to current ...

Source: UkrAgroConsult