Iowa Soybeans 74% Emerged as of May 31, 2026
Iowa soybeans were 74% emerged for the week ending May 31, 2026
What changed
USDA NASS reported Iowa soybeans at 74% emerged for the week ending May 31. That's a gain of 17 percentage points from the previous week's 57% figure. The bulk of Iowa's soybean crop is now up and out of the ground as the calendar turns to June.
Why it matters
Emergence pace is one of the clearest early-season signals for how the soybean crop is setting up. A 17-point weekly gain means conditions across Iowa were generally favorable for getting beans out of the ground during the last week of May. Growers still waiting on emergence in the remaining 26% of acres will want to keep an eye on stand counts and any replant decisions as June gets underway.
What to watch next
- Next USDA crop progress report — the next weekly update will show whether Iowa closes in on full emergence or if the remaining acres stall.
- Early-season stand quality — emergence percentage tells you how much is up, but not how uniform stands look. Field scouting over the next couple of weeks could matter for yield potential.
- June weather patterns — rainfall and temperatures through early June will influence how quickly the remaining 26% of acres emerge and how early-emerged beans develop.
Source notes
- USDA NASS Quick Stats — Iowa soybeans, 74% emerged, week ending May 31, 2026. USDA NASS Quick Stats
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