Missouri Soybeans Yield & Precision Agriculture Data 2026
Missouri Soybeans yield is forecast at 48.0 bu/acre for 2026 (USDA Oct forecast) — 5.1 bu/ac below the US average of 53.1 bu/ac. State-level estimates, sourced directly from USDA NASS.
Soybeans yield trend
Missouri vs the US average, 2020–2026 (7 years of USDA NASS data)
| Year | Missouri (bu/ac) | US average (bu/ac) |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 51 | 51 |
| 2021 | 49 | 51.7 |
| 2022 | 45.5 | 49.6 |
| 2023 | 48 | 50.6 |
| 2024 | 49 | 50.7 |
| 2025 | 50 | 53 |
| 2026 | 48 | 53.1 |
How Missouri compares
Top Soybeans-producing states, 2026 yield
| State | Yield (bu/ac) | vs US avg |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 68 | +28.1% |
| Indiana | 63 | +18.6% |
| Iowa | 63 | +18.6% |
| Ohio | 62 | +16.8% |
| Arkansas | 59 | +11.1% |
| Mississippi | 59 | +11.1% |
| Nebraska | 59 | +11.1% |
| Louisiana | 55 | +3.6% |
What this data means for Missouri Soybeans farmers
Missouri soybeans yield is forecast at 48 bu/acre for 2026 in USDA's Oct forecast, down 2 bu/acre from the 2025 result of 50 bu/acre. That puts the state 5.1 bu/acre below the US average of 53.1 bu/acre. Over the last seven seasons yields have ranged from 45.5 bu/acre in 2022 to 51 bu/acre in 2020. Missouri soybeans have held in a narrow band, between 45.5 bu/acre in 2022 and 51 bu/acre in 2020, so the gap to the national figure has persisted. Because this is a forecast, USDA can revise it before the final estimate.
Precision tools can help narrow that gap on Missouri soybean ground by pairing variable-rate seeding with field-level yield and soil data. Zone maps show where drought stress or compaction limits yield, so seed and inputs can be shifted accordingly. At the latest national price of $12.20/bu, each extra 2 bu/acre protected or gained is worth about $24 per acre, or roughly $24,400 across 1,000 acres. With the state well under the national average, even a small per-acre recovery has a clear dollar value.
Precision ag platforms used by Missouri Soybeans farmers
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Estimate annual savings for your Missouri Soybeans farm based on acreage and current yield
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Estimate only — based on industry-average implementation costs (variable-rate seeding $18/ac, zone-based fertility $22/ac, overlap reduction $9/ac; $12,000 fixed + $17/ac ongoing) and USDA yield benchmarks, not a quote.
Frequently asked questions — Missouri Soybeans
Why is Missouri soybeans yield below the US average?
The Oct forecast of 48 bu/acre is 5.1 bu/acre below the US average of 53.1 bu/acre. Missouri soybean yields have stayed between 45.5 and 51 bu/acre for seven seasons, and soil variability and summer moisture stress help explain why the state trails the national figure.
Is the 2026 Missouri soybeans yield final?
No. The 48 bu/acre figure is USDA's Oct forecast and can change in later reports. Treat it as an estimate until USDA publishes the final number.
How can precision agriculture pay off for Missouri soybeans?
Variable-rate seeding and zone-based management can move inputs toward the productive parts of a field. At $12.20/bu, each 2 bu/acre gained or protected is worth about $24 per acre.
Are there USDA programs that help Missouri soybeans growers adopt precision tools?
Yes. EQIP offers cost-share, about 75% of typical practice cost for most producers and about 90% for historically underserved producers. Practices such as nutrient management can support variable-rate application, and applications go through the local NRCS Service Center.