For both corn and soybeans, physical quality is excellent. Test weights are above average and seed size is large. These characteristics generally lead to better storage and handling properties. Judging by the amount of sprouted beans in harvested fields, combine losses were high this year. Plan to test field corn for protein.
Variability is huge.
The amino acid results are not back yet. The corn crop also demonstrated the weakness of test weight as a predictor of feed quality in nonstress situations. In contrast, we have rarely seen higher average protein and oil combinations in soybeans. This finding probably traces to the warm weather in August and September, with no frost. These percentages are competitive with those of South American soybeans and should ensure that even northern areas will produce 48 percent protein meal or higher.