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Record 2015 crop yields reported in Minnesota

By Kent Thiesse Farm Management Analyst and Vice President, MinnStar Bank
Mar 12, 2016
Mar 12, 2016

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The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) recently released the 2015 estimated average county yields for corn, soybeans, and other crops. The NASS yields reveal just how remarkable the 2015 crop year was across the state of Minnesota.

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