Heavy Rains Delay Soybean Harvest in Midwest
Heavy Rains Delay Soybean Harvest in Midwest
US · Published Sep 29, 2026
• Heavy rainfall across the Midwest has significantly delayed the soybean harvest, with some areas reporting record-breaking precipitation. According to DTN, New Richland, Minnesota, received 8-9 inches of rain during a storm from September 18-20,
• In Nebraska, rainfall totals for September range from 3.89 to 4.8 inches, with more rain expected this week. Farmers in central Nebraska report being two weeks behind schedule, with saturated fields making it difficult to harvest soybeans and corn. (Source time: September 28, 2026, 2:00 PM CDT)

Impact & Risks

The excessive rainfall has left fields waterlogged, delaying the harvest of soybeans and corn across the Midwest. Farmers are concerned about potential quality loss in crops due to prolonged wet conditions. In Nebraska, muddy roads and saturated fields are preventing the transportation of harvested crops to market, causing a spike in spot soybean basis prices. The risk of flooding remains high, particularly in areas already saturated from previous rainfall.

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