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South Dakota Forecasts Surge in Corn and Soybean Harvests

South Dakota Forecasts Surge in Corn and Soybean Harvests


The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) predicts notable changes in South Dakota's farming scenario this year. Corn harvests are on the rise, projected at 798 million bushels—a 21% increase. The uptick is credited to the expanded corn acreage, now totaling 5.5 million (up 10%), and an enhanced yield of 145 bushels per acre, a 13 bushel jump from the previous year.

The soybean landscape looks promising too, forecasting a 14% leap to 221 million bushels. This optimism stems from a 4% expansion in soybean acres and an impressive yield forecast of 42 bushels per acre, improving from last year's 38.

It's not sunny all around. Winter wheat production might see a 32% dip, and spring wheat isn't far behind with a predicted 38% drop. Oat harvests too aren't expected to fare well, anticipating an 18% decline from the past year. Interestingly, the acreage for wheat and oats remains steady, but yields seem to be the dampening factor.

Sorghum, on a brighter note, is set for a comeback. Grain production for sorghum is predicted to rise by 31%. This growth is attributed to a 14% growth in sorghum acreage and improved yields.

While alfalfa hay is expected to rise by 12%, other hays might face a 4% downturn, mainly attributed to an 8% cutback in hay acreage.

 

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Categories: South Dakota, Crops, Corn, Soybeans, Harvesting

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