Preliminary route reports from the western leg of the Crop Tour
The 2026 Pro Farmer Crop Tour's western leg has reported variable corn yields, with dry conditions affecting South Dakota and excess water impacting Ohio. Initial route reports indicate differing conditions across states. The tour's findings are influencing corn and soybean prices. Yield potential appears strong in some areas, but weather conditions have taken a toll in others.
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- ✓ Dry conditions are affecting corn yields in South Dakota.
- ✓ Excess water is impacting corn crops in Ohio.
- ✓ The Pro Farmer Crop Tour's findings are influencing corn and soybean prices.
What changed
New preliminary route reports from the western leg of the Crop Tour have been released, indicating variable corn yields.
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Crop Tour Reports Variable Corn Yields in Western Leg
The 2026 Pro Farmer Crop Tour's western leg has reported variable corn yields, with dry conditions affecting South Dakota and excess water impacting Ohio. Initial route reports indicate differing conditions across states. The tour's findings are influencing corn and soybean prices. Yield potential appears strong in some areas, but weather conditions have taken a toll in others.
Why it matters
The Pro Farmer Crop Tour is an annual event that provides insights into the US corn and soybean crops. The tour's results can significantly impact market prices and trader sentiment. This year's tour is being closely watched due to variable weather conditions across key growing regions. The western leg of the tour covers several states, including South Dakota and Ohio.
What is confirmed
- Dry conditions are affecting corn yields in South Dakota.
- Excess water is impacting corn crops in Ohio.
- The Pro Farmer Crop Tour's findings are influencing corn and soybean prices.
What to watch next
- Further updates from the Crop Tour
- Market reactions to the tour's findings
- September grain production estimates
confidence 80%Sources used for this update (12)
- Pro Farmer — Preliminary route reports from the western leg of the Crop Tour
- AgWeb — What to Watch for in the 2026 Pro Farmer Crop Tour
- DTN Progressive Farmer — Results From the 2026 DTN Digital Yield Tour
- Barchart.com — Corn and Soybean Prices Have a Major Catalyst This Week as the Pro Farmer Crop Tour Kicks Off
- AgWeb — Dry Fields Stifle South Dakota Corn Yields While Ohio Battles Excess Water
- Pro Farmer — 2026 Day 1 Crop Tour Results | South Dakota
- Grain Central — Daily Market Wire 18 August 2026
- DTN Progressive Farmer — A Quick Glance at Corn, Soybean Yield Potential in 6 States
- agriculture.com — Variable Weather Knocks South Dakota, Ohio Corn Prospects, Crop Tour Finds
- Successful Farming — 3 Big Things Today, Aug. 18, 2026
- Ohio's Country Journal — Strong yield potential emerges on the 2026 Ohio Crop Tour – Ohio Ag Net
- Southeast AgNET — The Pro Farmer Crop Tour Kicks Off
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