DTN Unveils 2026 Digital Yield Tour Yield Estimates
The 2026 DTN Digital Yield Tour is set to kick off on Monday, Aug. 10, where DTN will release national corn and soybean yield estimates for the season. This marks the third consecutive year that DTN's proprietary yield models have been used as the driving force behind the tour.
The DTN team combines data-driven forecasts with boots-on-the-ground insight from farmers, agronomists, and other experts to paint a picture of corn and soybean yield potential as the crops approach their finish line. Throughout the week, DTN will publish details about the corn and soybean crops, starting with national overview and Illinois-Wisconsin on Monday.
DTN's yield models forecast at the field level using publicly available data such as Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) maps, growing degree days, USDA crop condition reports, and more. The models are unique in that they use DTN's proprietary weather and soil data, making them distinct from other forecasting methods.