Soybean production forecast
DES MOINES—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.