Yields come in high as harvest continues

By Jeff DeYoung, Iowa Farmer Today
Oct 28, 2026
1 hr ago

Brian Sieren Harvest Survey — Crawford County, Iowa, farmer Brian Sieren said soybean yields are above average, while corn yields are average compared to the last few years or so.
Photo courtesy of Brian Sieren

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By Jeff DeYoung, Iowa Farmer Today

SCHLESWIG, Iowa — A machinery breakdown stopped Brian Sieren as he neared the end of soybean harvest.

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