Indiana Farmer Reports Record Soybean Yields Midway Through 2026 Harvest

As the 2026 harvest season reaches its midpoint, farmers in west-central Indiana are reporting stronger-than-expected yields. Tyler Everett, a farmer in Lebanon, Indiana, shared his observations with Brownfield Ag News, highlighting that soybean yields have been particularly impressive. “Our soybean yields have been tremendous,” he said. “We’ve seen everything from good to extremely good. These are probably some of the highest soybean yields we’ve consistently seen in several years.”

According to the latest USDA crop progress and conditions report, Indiana corn is 77 percent mature, with 21 percent already harvested and 61 percent rated as good to excellent. Soybeans are 86 percent dropping leaves, with 27 percent harvested and 63 percent rated good to excellent. Everett’s positive outlook aligns with these USDA findings, suggesting a promising harvest season for Indiana farmers.

Despite the strong yields, Everett noted that input costs remain a significant challenge. He expressed gratitude for the governor’s order allowing the use of red-dyed fuel, which he believes will help offset rising fuel, fertilizer, equipment, and labor costs. “With fuel prices, fertilizer prices, equipment prices, and labor costs, every bushel and every dollar is going to count,” Everett said.