Soy Food Crop Update: May 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.

Ohio/Pennsylvania Update 

No soybeans have been planted yet in Northeast Ohio and Western Pennsylvania. A small amount of corn has been planted, but much of it will likely need to be replanted, either entirely or in sections. 

Since May 1st, the region has received 4–6 inches of rain, causing planting delays. While late starts are not unusual for Northeast Ohio, the persistent wet conditions have slowed progress. We are not overly concerned with the late start affecting the quality of 2025 crop soybeans.  

Although we’re slightly concerned about the calendar moving forward, our primary worry is that once things dry out enough to plant the weather may shift and remain too dry. 

Report provided by Schwartz Farms, May 8 

Midwest

Planting is gradually getting underway here in the Midwest. After speaking with several producers in the area, most farmers should be up and running by the end of May. The weather over the past few weeks has been a roller coaster with below average temps followed but short warm fronts.

The month of April in Illinois has experienced lows of 20 degrees and highs of 80 degrees. April saw about 23 tornadoes and some pretty strong winds, making it a rough month weather-wise. Around the Andres, Illinois facility we have received around 2.5 inches of rainfall this month.

The Weather outlook for the next 2 weeks look favorable for good planting conditions. If Mother Nature holds up her end of the bargain.

Report provided by Addison Rucker, Scoular, May 5, 2025