Iowa Soybeans 90% Planted as of May 24, 2026

What changed

USDA's weekly Crop Progress report shows Iowa soybeans at 90 percent planted for the week ending May 24, 2026. With nine out of every ten soybean acres seeded, the remaining work is mostly cleanup — finishing late fields, replanting where needed, and wrapping up any acres that weather or logistics held up.

Why it matters

Ninety percent planted by late May is a solid position for Iowa soybeans. Getting the bulk of acres in the ground by this point in the calendar gives the crop a full growing season ahead, which matters for pod-fill timing later in summer. For growers still finishing up, the window is narrowing but not closed — late-May plantings in Iowa still have a reasonable runway depending on maturity group and local conditions.

What to watch next

• Final planting numbers: The next weekly USDA Crop Progress report will show whether Iowa closes in on 95–100 percent planted and how emergence is tracking.
• Early-season stand counts: With most acres seeded, attention shifts to how well those stands are coming up — emergence and early vigor will be the next data points worth watching.
• June weather: Rainfall and temperatures over the next few weeks will shape early crop development. Check local forecasts and soil moisture conditions for your area.

Source notes

• USDA NASS Quick Stats — Iowa soybeans, 90 percent planted, week ending May 24, 2026. USDA NASS Quick Stats