Iowa corn production forecase as of Oct. 9
Iowa corn production is forecast at 2.36 billion bushels according to the latest USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service – Crop Production report. Based on conditions as of October 1, yields are expected to average 186 bushels per acre, down 5 bushels per acre from the September 1 forecast, and 12 bushels per acre lower than last year. Corn planted acreage is estimated at 13.7 million acres. An estimated 12.7 million of the acres planted will be harvested for grain. Acreage updates were made based on a thorough review of all available data.
Soybean production is forecast at 522 million bushels. The yield is forecast at 56.0 bushels per acre, up 2.0 bushels per acre from the September 1 forecast, and 1.0 bushel per acre higher than 2019. Soybean planted acreage is estimated at 9.40 million acres with 9.32 million acres to be harvested.
Production of alfalfa and alfalfa mixtures for hay is forecast at 2.70 million tons, an increase of 13% from the previous year. Yield is expected to average 3.70 tons per acre, up 0.30 ton from last year. Production of other hay is forecast at 858,000 tons, up 17% from last year. Yield for other hay is expected to average 2.60 tons per acre, up 0.30 ton from last year.
The forecasts in this report are based on October 1 conditions and do not reflect weather effects since that time. The next corn and soybean production forecasts, based on conditions as of November 1, will be released on November 10.