USDA Crop Progress Report Released.

Apr 27, 2015

USDA Released the weekly Crop Progress Report Monday.

The U.S. corn planting pace made a good progress this past week as the weather warmed up and field conditions improved..

As of Sunday, 19% of corn is planted, compared to 9% last week, 17% last year and the five year average of 25%. 2% of the crop has emerged, compared to 6% on average. Soybean planting is just underway at 2%, compared to 4% on average.

28% of winter wheat has headed, compared to 24% on average, and 42% of the crop is in good to excellent shape, unchanged on the week. 55% of spring wheat is planted, well ahead of the average pace of 29%, and 9% has emerged, matching the five year average.

The first national estimate for the year of pasture and rangeland condition is expected in next week’s report.

For the full report, click the following link

http://usda.mannlib.cornell.edu/usda/current/CropProg/CropProg-04-27-2015.pdf

Video: Agriculture Secretary Rollins Speaks at American Farm Bureau Federation Convention in Anaheim

One of the highlights at the 2026 American Farm Bureau Federation Convention in Anaheim, California, was an address by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins. During her remarks, she thanked America’s farmers and ranchers and said the Trump Administration is fully aware that food security is national security.

She also acknowledged the challenging times in Farm Country with low commodity prices and high input costs and said that’s why the President stepped in to help with the recent Bridge Assistance Program.

Montana Farm Bureau Federation Executive Vice President Scott Kulbeck says that Farm Bureau members are appreciative of the help and looks forward to working with the American Farm Bureau Federation and its presence in Washington, DC to keep farmers and ranchers in business.

Secretary Rollins said the Trump Administration is also committed to helping ranchers build back America’s cattle herd while also providing more high-quality U.S. beef at the meat case for consumers.

And she also announced more assistance for specialty crop producers who only received a fraction of the $12 billion Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA).

It’s important to note that producers who qualify for Farmer Bridge Assistance can expect the Farm Service Agency to start issuing payments in late February. For more information, farmers and ranchers are encouraged to contact their local USDA Service Center.