Wind Dried Soybeans Too Quickly

Windy conditions helped dry down the soybeans and the corn in South Dakota. Soybeans started on the wet side, but Justin Minnaert, of Madison, says that changed quickly. “We got a handful of 80 degree days with strong winds and now we’re combining eight to nine percent soybeans.” Despite some drown-out spots in the corn, Minnaert remains optimistic about the crop coming off shortly. “We’re hearing a few preliminary reports and they’re probably around ten-to-20 bushels per acre above APH.”