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What USDA acreage numbers mean for farmersWhat USDA acreage numbers mean for farmers

In this week’s Around Farm Progress podcast, we dive into USDA's March 31 prospective planting report. Learn which market factors to keep an eye on in coming weeks.

Rachel Schutte, Content Producer

April 7, 2023

14 Min Listen

Around Farm Progress adds a twist this week as we introduce Farmgate Friday, a series that looks at hot topics in grain marketing and what they mean for your farm.

On this episode, Farm Futures market analyst Jacqueline Holland interprets the main corn, soybean and wheat data from USDA's March 31 prospective plantings report. The acreage estimates from the National Agricultural Statistics Service provide the first official estimates of U.S. farmers’ 2023 planting intentions.

So, as a farmer, what do these numbers mean? How can you adjust your marketing plan, and what factors should be on your radar as planting takes off? Tune in to find out.

Learn more about USDA's March 31 reports from the Farm Futures team. Stay up to date on the latest market commentary by subscribing to our free Farm Futures Daily newsletters sent every weekday morning and afternoon.

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Rachel Schutte

Content Producer, Farm Futures

Rachel Schutte joined the Farm Progress team in 2021 as the content producer for Farm Futures. With a deep-rooted passion for agriculture and sustainability, Rachel brings a wealth of experience to her role. Before joining Farm Progress, she worked as a certified crop adviser at Insight FS and as communications manager for the American Society of Agronomy.

Growing up around her family's dairy farms in central Wisconsin, Rachel developed a firsthand understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing producers. This background fuels her dedication to delivering timely, accurate and relevant agricultural news to farmers across the country, ensuring they have the information they need to succeed amidst their busy schedules.

Rachel now resides in Northeast Iowa, where she farms corn and soybeans and raises cattle with her husband and his family. She embraces her creative side by running a hobby business growing flowers and crafting items she sells at local farmers markets and craft fairs. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, Rachel is currently pursuing her master's degree at West Virginia University.

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