A northwest Ohio farmer says the 2025 soybean crop performed better than anticipated despite challenging summer conditions. Justin Gravatt, who farms in Union County, noted that while July projections were low, the final harvest ended up around the regional average.
“The dry weather and heat in August definitely took off some of that top-end yield,” Gravatt told Brownfield. “But overall, the crop turned out a little better than I expected in August.”
Looking ahead, Gravatt plans to return to a standard crop rotation next year. Half of his farm recently received lime treatment, and he has already secured most of the fertilizer and chemicals needed for the corn crop. Chemical quotes for soybeans are expected to be finalized in the coming weeks.
The USDA’s weekly crop progress report, originally scheduled for November 17th, has been delayed, leaving farmers and market observers waiting for updated data on national crop conditions.
