Crop Yield Estimates

There are eight, bi-weekly forecasts for each crop, beginning with winter wheat in late March.  Corn, soybean and other summer crops are available in late May or early June and continue through mid-September.  Timing of these forecasts is generally 8-10 weeks prior to USDA’s initial WASDE estimates.   Bushel per acre estimates are provided at the national, state, and regional level.  (click here for examples)

County Level Forecasts

County level forecasts for corn and soybeans were introduced in 2015.  There are four forecasts for each crop beginning in late July.