LA Soybean Crop Progress & Condition Week of August 10
By David Moseley, LSU Extension Service Soybean Specialist
The USDA reports 100% of the Louisiana soybean crop has entered the reproductive growth stage while 5% of the crop has matured. As of August 9, 2% of the soybean crop had been harvested. Statewide, the condition of the soybean crop dropped to 86% good – excellent. However, the rating of good – excellent has been at least 85% for the previous six weeks. Light and sparse rains were reported for the week. A late season rain or irrigation could help fill out the pods.