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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.

Illinois made for a mixed bag of results, with a lower-than-expected corn yield while soybean pod counts were a record. Preliminary Iowa data is indicative of a big crop, though disease pressure could limit potential into the homestretch.

Scouts took samples from Iowa districts 1, 4 and 7. Iowa’s full results will be posted at the end of Day 4.

Scouts measured average corn yield potential of 199.57 bu. per acre. Pod counts in a 3' x 3' square averaged 1,479.22.

August 20, 2025

Preliminary results from Tour leaders and Consultants on the eastern and western legs.

Soybeans saw the largest swing in basis among major grains