By David Moseley, Kerns, Dawson, Vieira, Leandro, Castro, Saulo, Conger, Stacia
LSU AgCenter
The 2025 soybean planting season in Louisiana began favorably, with 80% of the crop planted by May 4th, significantly ahead of the 5-year average of 54%. However, recent heavy rainfall has introduced concerns. Late April storms caused flooding in some fields, necessitating replanting in certain areas.