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66% of the Soybeans Are Now Planted — Ken Ferrie Explains What It Means for Yields

May 23, 2023 at 04:25 PM CST

Planting 2023 is nearing the finish line across Iowa, Illinois, Missouri and Tennessee. Considering a large portion of the soybean crop saw an early start, one agronomic expert says the stage is set for big soybean yields this year.

For farmers in Illinois, it’s been a rapid planting pace, after a cool start to the season. Rob DeFauw, who farms near Geneseo, Ill., says planting started for them in late April.