Yields show variety in central Missouri

Benjamin Herrold
Oct 23, 2026
Oct 23, 2026

Derek Fuemmeler, who farms in Howard, Chariton and Randolph counties, said yield results have been mixed so far. The crops tell different stories for corn and soybeans, for early planted and late.
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Benjamin Herrold

ARMSTRONG, Mo. — As the 2026 harvest rolls on, yield monitors tell the story of the growing season.

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