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Live Coverage: 2026 Pro Farmer Crop Tour kicks off after record rainfall, flooding in eastern Corn Belt
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Key Points:
- Crop sampling across multiple Midwest states shows variable corn and soybean yields, with Nebraska corn averaging 172.9 bpa and soybeans averaging 1,241 pods per 3’x3’ square, while South Dakota corn averaged 124.8 bpa and soybeans 1,131 pods.
- South Dakota experienced extreme variability due to a cold snap and prolonged hot, dry conditions, resulting in early crop maturity and some pollination issues; Nebraska crops showed some disease presence but nothing severe.
- Ohio and Indiana report generally good corn and soybean conditions, with corn yields averaging around 170 to 184 bpa and soybean pod counts averaging over 1,300 in Ohio and nearly 1,200 in Indiana, though some fields show disease and moisture-related stress.
- Recent heavy rains across the Midwest, especially from Iowa to Ohio, have caused flooding and raised concerns about mold, mildew, and crop yellowing in soybeans, potentially impacting crop maturity and harvest quality.
- Despite storm damage and moisture challenges, crops remain standing well in many areas, though there is a need for sunnier, drier conditions to ensure full crop maturation over the next 45 to 60 days.
