Ohio corn and soybean producers expect smaller yields this year, according to Cheryl Turner, state statistician, USDA NASS, Ohio Field Office. The October Crop Production Report is based on conditions as of October 1.
Some highlights of the report follow:
- Ohio expected corn yield is down 6 bushels from last year to 187 bushels per acre. Total production is forecast at 583 million bushels, down 10 percent from last year.
- Ohio soybean production is expected to total 279 million bushels, up slightly from last year. The yield is forecast at 55 bushels per acre, down 2 bushels from last year
Categories: Ohio, Crops, Corn, Soybeans