The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) March 2024 report estimates a slight decrease in the global cereal harvest for 2023/2024 to 2,809 million tons, with a minor increase in global wheat harvest estimates, a decrease in corn estimates, and a stable estimate for India's wheat harvest. The report also notes a significant impact of severe drought on Australia's harvest, leading to a 36% decrease from the previous year. In terms of soybean production, despite a slight decrease from February, the report estimates a 4.9% increase from the previous year's harvest, with Brazil maintaining its position as the global leader.