Soybean Yields 'Surprisingly Good'

Sep 29, 2016

A production specialist with Manitoba Pulse and Soybean Growers (MPSG) says the soybean harvest is off to a good start.

Kristen Podolsky estimates that soybean harvest is between 30 and 40 per cent complete, with most of the progress happening in the southeast and central regions.

"Yields so far are surprisingly good in some areas" said Podolsky. "I think the thing this year is that there's going to be a lot of variability. The areas that were affected by the excess moisture are going to be certainly below average but we're seeing some very high yields coming out of parts of eastern, central and even western Manitoba."

Podolsky reminds producers to try to aim for 13 per cent moisture.

She adds that 80 to 90 per cent of harvest losses occur at the header during gathering, and advises producers to measure their losses in a square foot.

Source : Portageonline

Video: Agriculture Secretary Rollins Speaks at American Farm Bureau Federation Convention in Anaheim

One of the highlights at the 2026 American Farm Bureau Federation Convention in Anaheim, California, was an address by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins. During her remarks, she thanked America’s farmers and ranchers and said the Trump Administration is fully aware that food security is national security.

She also acknowledged the challenging times in Farm Country with low commodity prices and high input costs and said that’s why the President stepped in to help with the recent Bridge Assistance Program.

Montana Farm Bureau Federation Executive Vice President Scott Kulbeck says that Farm Bureau members are appreciative of the help and looks forward to working with the American Farm Bureau Federation and its presence in Washington, DC to keep farmers and ranchers in business.

Secretary Rollins said the Trump Administration is also committed to helping ranchers build back America’s cattle herd while also providing more high-quality U.S. beef at the meat case for consumers.

And she also announced more assistance for specialty crop producers who only received a fraction of the $12 billion Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA).

It’s important to note that producers who qualify for Farmer Bridge Assistance can expect the Farm Service Agency to start issuing payments in late February. For more information, farmers and ranchers are encouraged to contact their local USDA Service Center.