Soy Food Crop Update: June 2025
The Soy Food Crop report is provided by USSEC in collaboration with industry partners to keep customers apprised of the specialty soy crop progression in regions across the U.S. throughout the 2025 growing season.
Please refer to contact information within each regional update to request additional specific data, or contact Will McNair, Director, Soy foods, Oil and Global Team Development, at wmcnair@ussec.org.
Southern Wisconsin/ Northern Illinois Soybean Crop Update
Soybeans across southern Wisconsin & northern Illinois are primarily in the vegetative growth stages, ranging from V2 to V5 depending on the planted date. According to the USDA’s initial condition ratings, 79% of the soybean crop is rated in good-to-excellent condition—on par with the five-year average for Wisconsin. Southern Wisconsin is slightly ahead in development due to warmer-than-average temperatures, while cooler conditions in northern parts of the state are contributing to slower crop progress. USDA has reported Illinois soybean crop 69% of the soybean crop is rated good-to-excellent condition. Recent rainfall in our draw areas has helped improve overall soil moisture levels, though pockets of dryness remain. Forecasts for the coming week indicate cooler and drier-than-normal conditions across the region, which may slow growth in some fields.
Thus far, no widespread disease or pest problems have been reported in southern Wisconsin. However, regular scouting remains important, particularly as conditions shift. Weed pressure is beginning to build, with ragweed and other common species emerging. Timely herbicide applications and integrated weed management strategies will be key in minimizing competition and preserving yield potential. Overall, crop conditions remain favorable for strong yields, provided that growers continue proactive monitoring and timely rainfall throughout the remainder of the growing season.
Update provided by Cameron Hilgenberg, DeLong Company, June 11th.
North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin
Most soybean planting is complete across North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin. The crop is off to a slow start due to below average temperatures, but we do have adequate soil moisture, so as the temperatures rise, we should be in good shape.
Report provided by Scott Sinner, SB&B Foods, June 10, 2025
Midwest
Planting is pretty much wrapped up across the Midwest as we head into summer. A few farmers are still out there finishing up, but most are done with their 2025 crops.
Here in the Chicagoland area, it’s been warm lately—highs in the 80s, lows in the 60s. We’ve had a mix of sunny days, some rain, and a few storms here and there. It’s made things a little tricky for planting, but farmers are making it work.
Report provided by Addison Rucker, Scoular, June 10th.