In view of recent USDA Crop Production report data and four decades of historical corn and soybean yield information, most states’ farmers are expected to achieve above-trend yields for both crops, according to new analysis. Iowa is the lone outlier in the Midwest, while Arkansas and Mississippi will also see lower-than-trend corn yield, while Iowa and Alabama are expected to see soybean yields slightly below trend. Dry weather and the derecho storm in August are behind the yield outlook for Iowa. See more of the latest analysis.