Soybeans in 12 States Report Dropping Leaves

In the USDA Crop Progress report released on Aug. 25, 12 states reported soybeans dropping leaves. Here’s a closer look at the 12 states that reported for that crop growth stage.

Louisiana

Louisiana is leading the pack with the USDA’s report that 58% of soybeans had reached the dropping leaves growth stage. That’s 19 percentage points ahead of this time last year and up 18 points from the prior week. The five-year average is 37%.

The USDA reported that Louisiana soybean condition was rated 0% very poor, 1% poor, 7% fair, 82% good, and 10% excellent.

Mississippi

The USDA reported 39% of Mississippi soybeans had reached the dropping leaves growth stage. That’s 12 points ahead of last week and up 2 percentage points from this time last year. That’s ahead of the five-year average of 25% by 14 percentage points.

Mississippi soybean condition was rated 1% very poor, 5% poor, 33% fair, 43% good, and 18% excellent.

Arkansas

In Arkansas, 23% of soybeans had reached the dropping leaves growth stage. That’s a 7 point jump from last week and 9 percentage points behind this time last year. The five-year average is 17%.

Arkansas soybean condition was rated 2% very poor, 5% poor, 28% fair, 51% good, and 14% excellent.

North Carolina

The USDA reported 10% of soybeans were dropping leaves in North Carolina. That’s a jump of 5 points from last week. Last year at this time, 2% of the soybeans were at the dropping leaves growth stage. The state is ahead of it’s five-year average of 3%.

The latest Crop Progress report rated the North Carolina soybean condition 2% very poor, 3% poor, 22% fair, 56% good, and 17% excellent.

Tennessee

Tennessee made its debut on the list, with 10% of soybeans dropping leaves. Last year at this time, 16% of the crop reported dropping leaves. The five-year average is 7%.

Tennessee soybean condition was rated 9% very poor, 12% poor, 30% fair, 41% good, and 8% excellent.

Illinois

Also joining the list for the first time this year is Illinois, with 2% of soybeans reported as dropping leaves. Last year, 5% of the crop was reported as dropping leaves at this stage. The five-year average is 1%.

The USDA rated the state’s soybean crop 5% very poor, 11% poor, 26% fair, 42% good, and 16% excellent for the week ending Aug. 24.

Indiana

The USDA reported 2% of Indiana soybeans had reached the dropping leaves stage. Last year at this time, 6% of the crop was reported as dropping leaves. The five-year average is 3%.

Indiana soybean condition was rated 3% very poor, 7% poor, 27% fair, 53% good, and 10% excellent.

Kentucky

In Kentucky, 2% of the crop had reached the dropping leaves growth stage. That’s only 1 percentage point behind this time last year. The five-year average is 3%.

The USDA rated Kentucky soybean condition 2% very poor, 12% poor, 30% fair, 50% good, and 6% excellent.

South Dakota

Also joining the list for the first time this year is South Dakota, with 2% of soybeans reported as having reached the dropping leaves growth stage. Last year, 1% of the crop was reported at this stage. The five-year average is 8%.

South Dakota soybean condition was rated 2% very poor, 4% poor, 18% fair, 51% good, and 25% excellent.

Kansas

The USDA reported 1% of Kansas soybeans as having reached the dropping leaves stage. Last year at this time, 2% of the crop was reported as dropping leaves. The five-year average is 3%.

The USDA rated Kansas soybean condition 1% very poor, 7% poor, 26% fair, 55% good, and 11% excellent.

Missouri

The USDA said 1% of Missouri soybeans had reached the dropping leaves growth stage. That’s on track with the five-year average. This time last year, 4% of the soybean crop had reached the dropping leaves growth stage.

Missouri soybean condition was rated 1% very poor, 5% poor, 18% fair, 65% good, and 11% excellent for the week ending Aug. 24.

North Dakota

In North Dakota, 1% of the soybean crop was reported as having reached the dropping leaves growth stage. Last year, 1% of the crop was reported at this time. The five-year average 5%.

North Dakota soybean condition was rated 2% very poor, 7% poor, 29% fair, 59% good, and 3% excellent.