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Pro Farmer Crop Tour winds down; final estimates this afternoon
Tour records were discovered in both Minnesota and Iowa.
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.
Net corn sales for 2025-26 during the week ended Aug. 14 exceeded expectations by 860,000 MT. New crop soybean sales were also stronger than expected.
Harvest continues to progress mostly well, pushing prices down
Crop weather expected to remain non-threatening
Western Iowa has a great crop...with great risks. Soybean pod counts were also impressive. Both have disease pressure, which could affect how the crop finishes.
The Iowa corn crop is plagued with disease, but has seemed to manage it well thus far. Soybean pod counts were strong.
Observations from the field on day 3 of the 2025 Crop Tour.
We sampled a disease-ridden corn crop, while soybeans proved impressive.