Soy Food Crop Update
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.
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Soy Food Crop Update: May 2025
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
Soy Food Crop Update: April 2025
Midwest
As of early April, planting activity has been fairly limited across the region. Some of the southern areas of the Midwest have gotten a start, but overall, producers in Andres, IL, and Covington, OH are holding off. Many are waiting for drier conditions and warmer weather before heading into the fields.
The past couple of weeks have brought some thunderstorms, and there's hope for more rain in Northern Illinois and parts of Indiana. These showers are especially welcome as the region continues to come off the drought monitor.
Report provided by Addison Rucker, Scoular, April 8th.
Wisconsin
Most individuals are completing their field preparation work in readiness for planting this/next week. We are observing some of the larger growers beginning to plant food-grade beans in the area. Although it is not extensive at this moment, there will be a significant increase in planting activity as temperatures rise this week and next week. However, this week's forecast indicates higher chances of rain, which could hinder some fieldwork and planting in Southern Wisconsin. The soil temperature remains slightly cool based on recent discussions with growers. I anticipate significant progress in soybean planting for southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois over the next two weeks.
North Dakota
There has been no soybean planting in the upper great plains. Some farmers are just starting planting small grains and sugar beets, but very little corn has been planted either.
The weather recently has been below normal temperatures and slightly wetter than normal. Soil temps are still on the cool side. The pattern is expected to continue for the next 7 days, so don't see any great planting windows in the near future.
Report provided by: Scott Sinner, SB&B Foods, April 18, 2025