Take Our Poll: USDA’s Prospective Plantings Estimates

Do your planting intentions align with the USDA data released on March 31? Share your thoughts in our poll.

By AgWeb Editors

•

March 31, 2022 11:25 AM

For 2022, USDA expects U.S. farmers to plant:

Corn: 89.5 million, down 4% from 2021
Soybeans: 91 million, up 4% from 2021
All Wheat: 47.4 million, up 1% from 2021
Cotton: 12.2 million, up 9% form 2021

That’s according to the March 31 Prospective Plantings report. Does that align with your crop mix for this year?
Please share your thoughts in our poll below.

Quiz Maker

Related Stories

Markets

Charts Confirm the High in Corn, Despite China Deal

Last week Jerry Gulke, president of The Gulke Group, predicted the highs had been made in the grain markets on May 13. After reading the White House fact sheet on the China trade framework, he says he hasn’t changed his mind.

May 22, 2026 09:24 PM

Michelle Rook

Crop Production

A $60-Per-Acre Risk: The High Cost Of Switching Corn Hybrids Too Early

Data shows late-planted corn can “cheat” the clock with GDU acceleration, making the case for holding the line on your original hybrids for now.

May 20, 2026 01:10 PM

Rhonda Brooks

Corn

Balance The Nutrient Checkbook: Why This Year’s Sidedress Is A ‘Make-or-Break’ Moment

Sidedressing is often the best opportunity in-season to address corn nutrient needs, but Ken Ferrie urges caution if you plan to go with “blind sidedressing” before the crop emerges or at spike. He offers three considerations.

May 18, 2026 12:26 PM

Rhonda Brooks

Read Next

Politics

Fertilizer Declared a National Security Priority in the Push for Domestic Production Expansion

USDA and the Trump administration have unveiled a long-term fertilizer strategy focused on boosting U.S. production, fast-tracking projects and lowering costs.

May 26, 2026 01:07 PM

Tyne Morgan