GRIFFITHVILLE, Ark. (RFD News) — Soybean harvest is underway in Arkansas, where farmers planted 860,000 more acres than last year.
Brandon Cain of Cain Farms says he is pleased with his soybean crop so far, with yields expected to be around average or slightly better.
Cain planted about 1,300 acres of soybeans this year as spring drought limited some planned corn acreage. High input costs remain a challenge, although recent improvement in crop prices is providing some optimism.
Arkansas is ahead of the national soybean harvest pace. Early results over the next few weeks could give markets a better indication of how this year’s crop is producing.
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