Russ Higgins, Ag Educator talks with Host Richard Hentschel about corn and soybean yields in 2016 2016 averages were 197 Bushels and 59 bushels for soybeans. Good weather and moisture levels were strong factors in getting these high yields. Right now pricing is supply based rather than demand driven. US is competing with world markets now. Corn and Soybeans are being grown in places well outside the typical corn belt.