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The western leg of the crop tour took us through Minnesota Districts 4, 5, 7, 8 &9. It was the best crop I’ve seen in Minnesota.
The best was saved for last. Eastern Iowa crops were much better than what we sampled earlier in the week.
A look at how state-by-state Crop Tour data stacks up against USDA.
Scouts measured average yield potential of 202.86 bu. per acre. Soybean pod counts in a 3' x 3' square averaged 1,246.86
Scouts found average corn yield potential of 198.43 bu. per acre. Soybean pod counts in a 3' x 3' square averaged 1,562.54.
Preliminary results from Tour leaders and Consultants on the eastern and western legs.
Nearly all the contintental U.S. is expected to be warmer than average
Corn and soybean acres impacted by drought increased this week
A new analysis shows a 6.5% drop in farm employment this spring and summer. Experts warn that if deportations continue at this pace, the broader economy will face rising food costs, business closures, and job losses.