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Illinois soybean harvest progress in three pie charts
Each chart uses the same two categories: harvested and not yet harvested. The “not yet harvested” shares are arithmetic complements of USDA’s reported harvested percentages. These charts compare statewide harvest pace; they do not show county-level results or forecast future progress.
Week ending October 4, 2026
31% harvested; 69% not yet harvested. This is the latest statewide figure in the USDA report released October 5, 2026.
Week ending September 27, 2026
21% harvested; 79% not yet harvested. The increase to 31% the following week represents a 10-percentage-point gain.
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2021–2025 average for the week ending October 4
29% harvested; 71% not yet harvested. This is a five-year average, not the figure for 2025 alone. The October 2025 estimate is unavailable in the report.
How to read the progress figures
The three charts answer two comparisons: harvest moved ahead from the previous week, and the October 4 pace was modestly faster than the five-year average. The current 31% is 2 percentage points above the 29% average. Percentage points describe the difference between two percentages; they are not a percent increase.
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Harvest progress is distinct from crop maturity and condition. USDA reported that 87% of Illinois soybeans were dropping leaves by October 4, compared with 79% the prior week and a 2021–2025 average of 90%. Leaf drop is a maturity-stage measure, not the share harvested. [USDA NASS Illinois Crop Progress and Condition]
What local field reports add
A September 25 University of Illinois Extension update described wet, saturated soils in northern Illinois, where rain and cooler weather delayed fieldwork, while early-maturity soybean harvest had begun in parts of the state. That dated, local account provides context, but it is not a substitute for the newer statewide October 5 estimate. [University of Illinois Extension crop update, September 25, 2026]
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Extension Commercial Agriculture Educator Russ Higgins described the maturity benchmark this way: “R8 or full maturity soy is indicated when 95% of the pods have reached their mature color.” Maturity and harvest are related but different milestones: a mature crop is not necessarily already harvested. [University of Illinois Extension]
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.When the USDA report is updated
USDA’s Crop Progress report is published weekly during the April–November growing season and covers planting, crop development, harvest progress, and crop condition by crop and state. USDA notes that data may be republished with revisions in its Weekly Weather and Crop Bulletin. [USDA NASS Agricultural Statistics and Crop Progress resources]
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- Fast Germination: soybean seeds for planting sprout in 5-10 days at 70-90 °F, letting home garden beginners harvest tender edamame in just 80 days while heirloom seeds thrive in loamy soil.
- Nutrient-Rich Snack: soy beans deliver sweet nutty flavor and buttery texture; boil or freeze for soy-protein snacks, soy bean seeds to plant are ideal for survival gardening fans seeking clean non gmo edamame.
- Easy Direct Sow: edamame seeds for planting outdoors need 1" depth and 12" spacing, no trellis required; bush habit suits containers or raised beds, making veggie seeds ideal for small spaces.
- Disease-Smart Cultivation: edamame seeds to plant resist common pests when grown in full sun and evenly moist soil; gardening kit growers mulch to conserve water and pick bright green pods before they yellow.
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