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 Oct. 17, 2019 Source: Mercaris news release SILVER SPRING, MD) - Spring weather has taken a toll on U.S. organic commodity producers, evidenced by a significant drop in overall corn and soybean production for 2019, according to a new report from Mercaris, the nation's leading data and trading platform for organic and non-GMO markets. The fall 2019 Mercaris Organic Commodities Outlook predicts a 12 percent year-over-year decline in organic corn production and a 14 percent decline in organic soybean production due to challenges during spring planting.
In the Corn Belt, Mercaris estimates organic wheat production will see a 19 percent decline. However, overall U.S. organic wheat production is predicted to increase 7 percent over 2018 thanks to gains in areas outside of the Corn Belt, namely the High Plains and West regions. "The industry appears set to see imports escalate over the coming year as organic grain purchasers look to offset reduced domestic production," Koory said. Organic livestock production growth is expected to slow but will still see a 1 percent increase overall. Because of that, imports should bridge the gap between domestic organic feed demand and U.S. 2019 production. The fall 2019 Mercaris Organic Commodities Outlook offers additional details for 2019/20 organic commodity markets including expectations for use, price premiums, and specific data for corn, wheat, and soybeans. For more information, visit www.mercaris.com or email mercaris@mercaris.com. In addition, Mercaris is offering an exclusive webinar on November 4 for those who purchased the report. About Mercaris Since 2013, Mercaris has been helping its customers capitalize on growing demand for organic and non-GMO foods by providing market access and services tailored to the needs of the identity-preserved agriculture industry. Mercaris focuses its data and services on identity-preserved commodities, including organic and non-GMO corn, soybean, meal and organic wheat, and other small grains markets across all regions of the United States and Canada, and recently launched an organic dairy initiative. Mercaris also maintains an online Trading Platform, a pioneering tool that enables buyers and sellers to find new markets and more profitably trade organic and non-GMO commodities. Tweet |
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