Iowa corn production is forecast at 2.51 billion bushels according to the latest USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service -- Crop Production report. Based on conditions as of November 1, yields are expected to average 202.0 bushels per acre, up 2.0 bushels per acre from the October 1 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 acre, up 1.0 bushel 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 million acres to be harvested.
The forecasts in this report are based on November 1 conditions and do not reflect weather effects since that time. The next corn and soybean production estimates will be published in the Crop Production -- Annual Summary report which will be released January 12.
Categories: Iowa, Crops, Corn, Soybeans