The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has released its annual June acreage report, detailing significant adjustments in planting and harvesting intentions across the Southern Plains. Striking a balance between fluctuating market demands and regional weather patterns, producers in Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas are adjusting their acreage strategies across key commodities.
Oklahoma Acres See Major Surges in Soybeans and Cotton
Oklahoma corn plantings declined to 500,000 acres, down 7.4% from last year’s 540,000 acres. Corn harvested acres for grain are forecast to 455,000 acres, down 8.1% from the 495,000 acres for grain harvested in 2025.
In contrast, sorghum and soybeans both marked major expansions. Sorghum planted acres rose to 490,000 acres, an 11.4% increase. Sorghum harvested acres for grain are forecast to 430,000 acres, a 6.2% increase from the 405,000 acres for grain harvested.
The most aggressive upward trend is in soybeans, which experienced a 37% surge over the previous year’s totals. Soybean plantings climbed to 500,000 acres, up 37.0%, while soybean harvest acres are forecast to 480,000 acres, up 37% from the 350,000 acres in 2025.
Cotton acreage also realized substantial gains across the state, with planted acreage increasing to 450,000 acres, up 15.4% from 390,000 acres in 2025.
Conversely, winter wheat and forage numbers experienced pullbacks. Winter wheat planted acres declined slightly to 4.1 million acres, down 1.2% from 2025. Winter wheat harvested acres are forecast at 2.1 million acres, down 25% from the 2.8 million acres in 2025. All Hay harvested acres are forecast at 3.23 million acres, down 3.2% from 2025. Peanut acreage held perfectly flat, with plantings and harvest expectations locking in at 19,000 and 18,000 acres, respectively.
Kansas Expands Corn and Soybeans While Pulling Back Wheat
Up in Kansas, producers modified their footprints with distinct increases in corn and soybeans, paired with sharp drops in sorghum, wheat, and forage intentions.
Corn planted acreage increased to 7.05 million acres, up 2.9% from 2025. Corn harvested for grain acreage is forecast to increase to 6.6 million acres, up 1.5% from the 6.5 million acres harvested for grain in 2025.
Soybeans mirrored this upward trend, gaining momentum. Soybeans planted acres rose to 4.80 million acres, up 17.1%, and soybean harvested acres is forecast to 4.6 million acres, up 13.6% from the 4.05 million acres in 2025. Cotton saw similar double-digit expansion, climbing to 120,000 planted acres, a 17.6% increase over 2025.
However, Kansas sorghum took a substantial hit. Sorghum planted acreage declined to 2.70 million acres, down 10.0% from 2025, while sorghum harvested for grain acreage is expected to decline by 10.8% to 2.5 million acres.
Wheat and forage production also contracted notably. Winter wheat planted acres fell to 6.90 million acres, down 5.5% from 2025. Winter wheat harvested acres is forecasted at 5.95 million acres, down 12.5% from the 6.8 million acres in 2025. Additionally, All Hay harvested acres are forecast at 2.29 million acres, down 4.6% from 2025.
Texas Holds Stable on Wheat Plantings, Adjusts Row Crops
Texas data highlighted stable winter wheat seeding intentions but forecasted tighter harvest results, alongside a subtle shift into cotton and soybeans at the expense of corn and sorghum.
Winter wheat planted acres remained unchanged at 5.50 million acres. However, winter wheat harvested for grain acres are forecast at 1.6 million acres, down 30% from the 2.3 million acres harvested for grain in 2025.
The state’s primary feed grains also pulled back slightly. Corn planted acres dipped to 2.45 million acres, down 2.0% from 2025. Corn harvested for grain acreage is forecast to 2.08 million acres, down 2.8% from the 2.14 million acres harvested for grain in 2025.
Sorghum felt a slightly heavier reduction. Sorghum planted acres dropped to 2.00 million acres, down 7.0% from 2025. Sorghum acres harvested for grain are forecast to 1.7 million acres, down 10.6% from the previous 1.9 million acres harvested for grain in 2025.
On the positive side, oilseed and fiber acreage pushed ahead across Texas. Soybeans planted acreage rose to 125,000 acres, up 13.6% from 2025, and soybean acres harvested for grain are forecast to 100,000 acres, up 11% from 2025. All Cotton acres planted increased slightly to 5.425 million acres, up 1.9% from the 5.321 million acres in 2025. Total forage projections have been scaled back slightly, with All Hay harvested acres forecast at 5.0 million acres, down 2.0% from 2025.
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