In the tri-state region, the weather impacted crop projections. USDA expects Minnesota corn yields of 183 bushels per acre, down from a 195 bushel average last year. In North Dakota, corn is forecast at 130 bushels per acre, down just one bushel from a year ago. South Dakota corn yields were put at 145 bushels per acre, 13 bushels better than last year. For soybeans, Minnesota is projected to have a 49 bushel average. That is down one bushel from a year ago. North Dakota soybeans are estimated to be at 33 bushels per acre, two bushels below last year. A 42 bushel average is expected in South Dakota, four bushels lower than 2022.
