Iowa Soybeans 99% Emerged as of June 28, 2026
Iowa soybeans reached 99% emerged for the week ending June 28, 2026
What changed
USDA NASS reported Iowa soybeans at 99% emerged for the week ending June 28, 2026. That's up from 98% the prior week — a small tick to close out the emergence window for the season.
Why it matters
With emergence essentially at the finish line, the focus for Iowa soybeans shifts from stand establishment to vegetative growth and early reproductive stages. Any remaining unmerged acres at this point are a very small fraction of the crop. For row-crop operators tracking the season's timeline, this marks the end of the emergence chapter and the start of watching canopy development, moisture, and heat through July.
What to watch next
- Crop condition ratings: Now that emergence is done, weekly condition scores (good-to-excellent percentage) become the next key data point from USDA.
- July weather: Rainfall and temperature patterns over the next several weeks could affect how this crop moves through vegetative and early reproductive stages.
- Blooming progress: The next crop-progress milestones to track will be blooming and pod-setting reports as they start showing up in USDA weekly updates.
Source notes
- USDA NASS Quick Stats — Iowa soybeans, 99% emerged, week ending June 28, 2026. USDA NASS Quick Stats
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