USDA reports 73% of the corn crop nationally is in good to excellent condition – a 5% increase over this same time in 2024. Industry analysts believe the Aug. 12 Crop Production report will boost its estimate for the 2025 crop because of the overall favorable growing season.

With 259 farm bankruptcies filed between April 2024 and March 2025, it’s clear the financial stress on farms is only growing more severe this year. But there’s been another troubling trend happening in the midst of the downturn.

Amid mounting litigation, should Bayer stop manufacturing and selling its Roundup-branded, glyphosate-based herbicides, the potential fallout would have a wider impact on U.S. agriculture.

Nebraska grower Brian Herbek says a ‘finishing pass’ can help fill corn ears all the way to their tips with kernels and pack on more starch in the process. Hear more of Herbek’s insights along with David Hula and Randy Dowdy on Breaking Barriers With R&D.

The additional financial provisions support Bayer’s stated goal to get glyphosate litigation and liabilities contained by 2026.

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