Forecast projects an average yield of 233.9 bushels per acre across the county
Bloomington, IL (August 26, 2025) First Mid Ag Services recently released the results of its 29th Annual McLean County Corn Yield Estimate, projecting an average of 233.9 bushels per acre. Gathered by a team of ten First Mid Farm Managers, the survey included 1,510 samples from 151 locations on managed farms across every township in the county. Yields ranged from 177.02 to 288.87 bushels per acre, highlighting strong performance despite weather variability.
Key Findings
- Above the 5-year average: The estimate exceeds the McLean County 5-year average of 221.94 bushels per acre.
- Widespread strength: 94% of sampled fields came in above 200 bushels per acre.
- Planting advantage: April-planted fields outperformed May-planted corn by roughly seven bushels per acre.
- Crop health: Stalk quality remains strong, and disease pressure was limited at the time of sampling.
“This year’s survey demonstrates the resiliency of McLean County’s crop and the strength of local farming practices,” said Michael K. Rhoda, Farm Manager with First Mid Ag Services.
For more details, visit www.firstmidag.com/news/2025-mclean-county-corn-yield-estimates/.
First Mid Ag Services manages, brokers, and values Midwest farmland and provides agricultural consultation services, primarily in Illinois and surrounding states. With six regional offices in Bloomington (Principal Real Estate Office), Decatur, Kankakee, Mattoon, Peoria, and Springfield, the team includes 25 farm managers/Illinois licensed real estate brokers who combine their unique skill sets to represent the absentee farmland owners they serve.
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