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Harvest Yield Analytics (Soybeans) – 10/7/25

Harvest Yield Analytics (HYA)

The model captures real-time yield results from commercial seed company trial results during the fall harvest season. Yields from seed plot trials are then compared to historical seed plot trials (2020–2024) in the same region and used as a predictor for average county yields. It’s important to note these results are not fully representative of every acre or growing condition, but they provide valuable directional insights into harvest outcomes.

Follow Along Weekly with our Harvest Yield Analytics as we track corn and soybean yields this harvest season and compare trends to previous years. This information is part of our weekly email newsletter — sign up here to receive updates directly in your inbox.

Soybean Yields Track Firmer in First Harvest Read

Quantum Hedging’s first Harvest Yield Analytics (HYA) read on soybeans shows a broadly firmer tone versus 2024, with our seed-plot composite running +3.8 bushels per acre higher year over year. Coverage already spans 43% of U.S. soybean counties, offering an early and meaningful signal that supports USDA’s September uplift to 53.5 bu/ac. Regional strength is concentrated in the Eastern Corn Belt and Ohio Valley — led by Ohio (+7.9) and Indiana (+5.2) — while the Upper Midwest adds momentum with Minnesota (+8.1), Nebraska (+6.2), and South Dakota (+6.0). Early Southern results are equally constructive, with Arkansas (86 bu/ac) and Mississippi (83 bu/ac) reinforcing a strong start to the 2025 harvest season.

For a deeper dive, check out this week’s YouTube video where Kevin McNew breaks down the latest Harvest Yield numbers.

  • Download the Full HYA Report

  • Data from 745 plot reports through October 6, 2025 compared to 8,000 in 2024

  • Includes benchmark comparisons from the USDA 2025 Report (September 11)

  • Updated weekly as additional plot results are reported

About Quantum Hedging’s Research Program

The Harvest Yield Analytics series is part of Quantum Hedging’s broader Research Product, delivering high-frequency, data-driven insights for commercial grain entities, merchandisers, and institutional investors. Each week’s update bridges on-the-ground yield performance with national supply trends to help clients navigate market volatility and position for opportunity.

Stay informed with ongoing corn and soybean yield tracking, updated maps, and model commentary throughout harvest.

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