Iowa Soybean Planting Hits 60% — Week Ending May 10, 2026
Iowa soybeans were 60% planted for the week ending May 10, 2026
What changed
USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) reported that Iowa soybeans were 60% planted for the week ending May 10, 2026. The figure comes from USDA's weekly Crop Progress survey, which tracks planting activity at the state level throughout the season.
Why it matters
Iowa is the top soybean state in the Corn Belt, so its planting pace is one of the most-watched numbers each spring. Hitting 60% planted by mid-May gives a useful read on how fieldwork is moving across the state. Planting progress at this point in the season can reflect recent weather windows, soil conditions, and how much work remains before optimal planting dates start to close. Readers across the Corn Belt often compare their own state's pace to Iowa's as a benchmark.
What to watch next
- Upcoming weekly Crop Progress reports from USDA NASS will show whether Iowa's planting pace continues to advance or slows due to weather.
- Weather patterns across Iowa in the coming days could affect how quickly the remaining 40% gets in the ground.
- Other Corn Belt states' soybean planting progress — worth watching to see how Iowa's pace compares regionally.
- Emergence data will start showing up in USDA reports soon, giving a sense of how early-planted acres are coming along.
Source notes
- Data source: USDA NASS Quick Stats — weekly crop progress survey for Iowa soybeans, 2026. USDA NASS Quick Stats
- The reported unit is "PCT PLANTED" (percent planted).
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