Mississippi Soybeans Yield & Precision Agriculture Data 2026
Mississippi Soybeans yield is forecast at 59.0 bu/acre for 2026 (USDA Oct forecast) — about 5.9 bu/ac above the US average of 53.1 bu/ac. State-level estimates, sourced directly from USDA NASS.
Soybeans yield trend
Mississippi vs the US average, 2020–2026 (7 years of USDA NASS data)
| Year | Mississippi (bu/ac) | US average (bu/ac) |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 54 | 51 |
| 2021 | 54 | 51.7 |
| 2022 | 54 | 49.6 |
| 2023 | 56 | 50.6 |
| 2024 | 56 | 50.7 |
| 2025 | 56 | 53 |
| 2026 | 59 | 53.1 |
How Mississippi 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 Mississippi Soybeans farmers
Mississippi soybeans yield is forecast at 59 bushels per acre in USDA's Oct forecast for 2026, up 3 from 56 in 2025. That forecast sits 5.9 bushels above the national average of 53.1. Over the prior six years Mississippi yields ran from 54 to 56 bushels per acre, so this forecast should be read against that range. Because it is a forecast, the figure can change in later USDA reports.
Precision-ag tools earn their cost by narrowing the gap between a field's best and worst zones. At the national price of $12.20 per bushel, each extra 1 bushel per acre is worth $12.20 per acre. For example, a gain of 2 bushels per acre on 1,000 acres adds about $24,400 in gross revenue before costs. Variable-rate inputs, yield-monitor calibration and drainage or moisture records are the usual places to look for that gain.
Precision ag platforms used by Mississippi Soybeans farmers
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Precision ag ROI calculator
Estimate annual savings for your Mississippi Soybeans farm based on acreage and current yield
Estimate the payback on variable-rate seeding, zone-based fertility, and overlap reduction for your farm.
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 — Mississippi Soybeans
Why is Mississippi soybeans yield forecast up from last year?
USDA's Oct forecast puts Mississippi soybeans at 59 bu/acre, compared with 56 in 2025. Mississippi soybean yields have held in a narrow band recently, so gains often come from planting date and moisture management. The forecast may change as USDA updates its estimates.
How much could precision agriculture add to Mississippi soybeans profit?
Results vary by field, but the arithmetic is simple. At $12.20 per bushel, a gain of 2 bushels per acre is worth about $24.40 per acre, or $24,400 across 1,000 acres. Compare that with the annual cost of the tools you are considering.
Which USDA programs help Mississippi soybeans growers adopt precision tools?
The Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) shares the cost of practices such as nutrient management, and the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) rewards existing conservation work. Contact your local USDA Service Center for current signup details. See the Mississippi grants page on this site for eligible practices.
What local conditions affect soybeans yields in Mississippi?
Mississippi's Delta and hill soils differ widely in water-holding capacity, so zone-based management and irrigation scheduling matter. Field-level records of soil, planting date and weather help separate those effects from management choices.