Soy Food Crop Reports for the 2026 Growing Season
The Soy Food Crop reports are provided by USSEC in collaboration with industry partners to keep customers apprised of the specialty soy crop’s progress across the U.S. throughout the growing season. The reports will be updated monthly. Please refer to the contact information in each regional update to request additional data, or contact Will McNair, Director, Soy Foods, Oil and Global Team Development, at wmcnair@ussec.org.
Late May to Mid June 2026 Soy Food Crop Report
Ohio
Planting progress at Schwartz Farms was slower than we hoped due to a cool, wet spring, but we were able to get back into the fields on May 30th and completed soybean planting yesterday, June 8th. Overall, we feel good about getting the crop planted into fit conditions after waiting for fields to dry out.
The weather was the biggest challenge in May, with measurable rain on 13 days throughout the month. This week, we are expecting a few days of light showers, with around 1 to 1.5 inches of rain forecasted near Schwartz Farms. We are hopeful this moisture will help the soybeans get started growing, but that the rain stays light enough that we do not have any replant concerns.
Overall, we are optimistic about the 2026 soybean crop. There is good moisture in the ground, and if we can get some heat and timely rain throughout the rest of the summer, soybeans should be in a good position.
Wisconsin
Planting is essentially complete across the Clinton area, with an estimated 98% to 100% of soybean acres planted. Favorable field conditions allowed growers to finish most remaining acres in late May. Soybeans are emerging well, with many fields reaching the VE (emergence) growth stage. Non-GMO soybean acres are showing strong, uniform emergence and good early-season vigor, resulting in solid stand establishment.
Recent warmer temperatures have supported crop development. Looking ahead, forecasts call for slightly above-average temperatures and opportunities for rainfall. Current soil moisture levels are adequate for continued emergence and early growth, although additional precipitation will be beneficial as the crop progresses into June.
Indiana
Planting progress across central Indiana advanced steadily through May as favorable weather conditions enabled farmers to make significant progress in both corn and soybean planting. While periodic rainfall caused localized delays in some areas, growers were able to return to the field quickly and resume planting.
Overall, soybean planting in central Indiana is approaching completion, with most acres now planted and positioned for early-season development.
Michigan
Planting progress in mid-Michigan has been slower than normal due to a cooler-than-average spring and frequent rainfall events. As of late May, approximately 50% of non-GMO soybean acres and 10% of organic soybean acres had been planted.
Drier weather is expected to support rapid planting progress, with non-GMO soybean planting anticipated to reach completion by the end of May. Organic soybean planting is expected to continue into the first half of June.
North Dakota
Planting throughout the Upper Midwest is nearing completion. Despite periods of rain and wind during the planting season, most soybean acres have been planted and have successfully emerged.
Early-season stand establishment appears strong, and crop conditions remain favorable. While weather challenges have occurred throughout the spring, the soybean crop has gotten off to a positive start across the region.
Minnesota
Planting is nearly complete across most of the Red River Valley region. A few isolated areas experienced delays due to late frost departure and untimely rainfall, leaving only limited acreage yet to be planted.
Recent warming temperatures and generally favorable rainfall have supported crop emergence and development. While some localized areas have received heavier rainfall, overall crop conditions remain positive, and the majority of the soybean crop is progressing well.
Additional Information
Crop updates are submitted monthly on a voluntary basis by partners across U.S. soy food bean-growing regions and may not include every region in each report. For additional information, contact Will McNair, director of Soy Foods, Oil and Global Team Development, at wmcnair@ussec.org.
April and Early May 2026 Soy Food Crop Report
Wisconsin
Soybean planting in southern Wisconsin may get rolling in a few areas later this week, pending improved weather conditions. However, recent rainfall totaling 5–7 inches over the past 10 days has left fields saturated and in some locations, it may take an additional three to four weeks before conditions are suitable for widespread planting.
Soil temperatures remain slightly below optimal levels. Growers are generally waiting for a 24-hour average soil temperature closer to 55°F, with a consistent five-day average in the mid-50s or higher, before beginning planting. Once warmer, drier conditions arrive and fields firm up, planting progress is expected to accelerate quickly.
Contact: Cameron Hilgenberg, The DeLong Company
cameron.hilgenberg@delongcompany.com
Indiana
Seed has been delivered and is staged in facilities across central Indiana, awaiting favorable planting conditions. While there have been a few short windows suitable for fieldwork, minimal planting has occurred to date.
As the region approaches the end of April, the next extended period of dry weather is expected to trigger a rapid start to the 2026 planting season.
Contact: Grant Fausset, Pence Ag
gfausset@penceag.com
Michigan
Fieldwork across mid-Michigan has been minimal, as the first half of April brought heavy spring rains. Combined with snowmelt, these conditions caused several local rivers to crest or exceed flood stage.
Until floodwaters recede and fields dry out, opportunities for early fieldwork will remain limited.
Contact: Chaise Wilson, Star of the West Milling Co. & Everbest Organics
chaise.wilson@starofthewest.com
Ohio
Soybean planting in northeast Ohio is expected to begin around April 27, weather permitting, and should progress quickly once field conditions improve. Recent temperatures ranged from the mid-60s to mid-70s before cooling on April 19, with warmer conditions expected to return later in the week.
Intermittent rainfall has helped replenish soil moisture, supporting favorable conditions for planting. Overall, the region is well-positioned for the start of the planting season if forecasted weather patterns hold.
Contact: Gracie Schwartz, Schwartz Farms
gschwartz@westfieldgrain.com
North Dakota
Cool and variable weather conditions in the Upper Midwest have delayed early planting activity. Soil moisture levels are currently adequate, and soil temperatures are beginning to rise.
Farmers are expected to begin planting other crops first, with soybean planting likely to follow in the coming weeks.
Contact: Scott Sinner, SB&B
ssinner@sb-b.com
Minnesota
Following a brief period of warm weather and a subsequent cold weekend, temperatures have returned to above-average levels, allowing planting to begin in parts of Minnesota. Activity has primarily focused on corn, though some soybean acres are also being planted.
The extended forecast remains favorable, with light showers expected early next week. Overall, conditions point to a typical spring planting season in the region.
Contact: Jake Noll, Richland IFC
jake@richlandifc.com
Virginia
Soybean planting in the Mid-Atlantic region is slightly behind schedule due to dry soil conditions. In the meantime, growers have focused on planting corn while awaiting improved moisture levels.
Forecasted rainfall later this week is expected to improve soil conditions and support a more active start to soybean planting during the week of April 27.
Contact: Tom Taliaferro, Montague Farms
tom@montaguefarms.com
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