By Blake Jackson
Wisconsin farmers are preparing for an increase in corn planting for the 2025 crop year, with plans to plant 3.95 million acres of corn for all purposes, a 200,000-acre increase from 2024, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service - Prospective Plantings report.
In contrast, soybean acreage is expected to decrease, with farmers planning to plant 1.90 million acres, which is 250,000 acres less than the previous year. This reduction may reflect changes in market conditions and farmer decisions on crop rotations.
For hay production, Wisconsin farmers anticipate harvesting 1.31 million acres of dry hay, marking a slight increase of 20,000 acres compared to 2024.
Meanwhile, oats are seeing a positive trend, with an expected 165,000 acres to be planted, an increase of 25,000 acres from last year.
Winter wheat also shows growth, with producers planning to plant 310,000 acres, up 45,000 acres from 2024.
On the other hand, barley acreage is set to decrease, with 12,000 acres planned for 2025, a drop of 3,000 acres from the previous year.
Overall, Wisconsin's 2025 planting intentions reflect a mix of growth in some crops and declines in others, highlighting the dynamic nature of agricultural planning in the state.
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Categories: Wisconsin, Crops, Corn, Soybeans