Iowa Soybeans: 80% Blooming as of July 26, 2026

What changed

Iowa soybeans hit 80% blooming for the week ending July 26, 2026, according to USDA NASS Quick Stats. Blooming marks the transition from vegetative growth into the reproductive stages that ultimately set pod and seed counts.

Why it matters

With four out of five soybean acres in Iowa now at or past bloom, the crop is moving into the window where moisture, heat stress, and disease pressure have the most direct effect on final yield. Conditions over the next several weeks — particularly through pod fill — could shape how this crop finishes. Iowa is the nation's largest soybean-producing state, so progress here carries weight for the broader supply picture.

What to watch next

• Pod-setting progress in upcoming USDA weekly reports will show how quickly the crop advances past bloom.
• August rainfall and temperatures across Iowa — moisture availability during pod fill is worth watching closely.
• Condition ratings in the weekly Crop Progress report will help gauge whether the crop is holding up through reproductive stages.

Source notes

• USDA NASS Quick Stats — Iowa soybeans, 80% blooming, week ending July 26, 2026. USDA NASS Quick Stats