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USDA Forecasts Increase in Corn, Soybean Production in South Dakota

USDA Forecasts Increase in Corn, Soybean Production in South Dakota


South Dakota farmers are on pace to see a solid increase in both corn and soybean yields, while sorghum producers may see a record crop.

The latest USDA crop production report shows most of the state's major crops are expected to increase in both total yield and bushels-per-acre.

Statewide corn production is forecast to hit 822 million bushels, up 24% from last year. Total area to be harvested is 5.59 million acres, up 12% from 2022.

Soybean production is set to increase 13% to 217 million bushels. Harvest area is down slightly at just over five million acres.

The boost in production of both major crops is largely aided by increased efficiency. Corn's bushel-per-acre yield is expected to be up 11%, while soybean's yield is forecast to increase 13%.

 

Source: sdpb.org

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