Crop was in good shape early, but faltered on low water

Plus, instances of freeze damage, disease

Drought stress seen during annual tour

Crop scouts to see a highly variable crop

Spring planting, growing season weather key going forward this season

56% good-to-excellent, up from 50% in last 2023 report

Letter to 2025 Dietary Guidelines Committee addresses indulgent vs. staple

But more soybean acres are expected this spring

Finland, Chile taking some of Germany’s market share

Would be second largest since 2014