Soybean seed deterioration seen in Missouri

The 2024 soybean growing season finished with significant quality issues in southeast Missouri.Farmers are being heavily docked at the elevator, further aggravating the already low commodity prices. Problems began after Hurricane Helene brought heavy rainfall to the region in late September, exposing mature beans to excessive moisture.Even before Hurricane Helene struck, low test weights were anticipated due to the drought during soybean seed filling, as predicted by the University of Missouri&r