USDA Releases Crop Production Report for MN & Iowa

Minnesota corn production is forecast at 1.44 billion bushels according to the latest USDA, National Agricultural Statistic Service – Crop Production report.

Based on conditions as of November 1st, yields are expected to average 191.0 bushels per acre, up 1.0 bushels per acre from the October 1st forecast and up 14.0 bushels per acre from last year.  Corn planted acreage is estimated at 8.05 million acres with an estimated 7.55 million acres for grain.

Soybean production is forecast at 369 million bushels.  The yield is forecast at 50.0 bushels per acre, unchanged from the October forecast but up 3.0 bushels per acre from 2021.  Soybean planted acreage is estimated at 7.45 million acres with 7.38 million acres to be harvested.

Iowa corn production is forecast at 2.51 billion bushels according to the latest USDA Crop Production report.

Based on conditions as of November 1st, yields are expected to average 202.0 bushels per acre, up 2.0 bushels per acre from the October 1st forecast but down 2.0 bushels per acre from last year.  Corn planted acreage is estimated at 12.9 million acres, with an estimated 12.5 million acres to be harvested for grain.

Soybean production is forecast at 591 million bushels.  The yield is forecast at 59.0 bushels per acres, up 1.0 bushels per acre from the October forecast but down 4.0 bushels per acre from 2021.  Soybean planted acreage is estimated at 10.1 million acres with 10.0 acres to be harvested.