One Sure Way to Check Crop Data? Do It First-Hand

The video discusses the USDA's crop reports, highlighting a large forecast for corn and soybeans amidst a multi-year trend of bumper crops. This has led to market pressure and challenges for farmers, especially with international competition and tariffs. Field reporters verify USDA data, confirming its accuracy, but farmers face difficulties selling surplus crops, particularly in international markets like Europe, due to tariffs and competition from countries like Brazil.

What role do reporters play in the USDA crop reports?

In what ways might US soybean producers adapt their sales strategies for the next year?